My mom has been teaching music at Joseph City Elementary for almost as long as she’s been a teacher there. Her music students have three performances a year, and the community loves them. Two and a half weeks ago, my mom had her last concert as a full-time teacher because she is retiring at the end of this school year. One of her dreams has always been that her own children would be like the Von Trapp family and sing together, so for her last concert, all of my siblings surprised her with a performance of “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” from “The Sound of Music.” My mom loved it — and we didn’t even have to flee the Nazis afterward.
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I’m not a mushy person and that made me cry! Your mom must have been an overjoyed mess after that performance. How awesome! And I remember you came from a big family, but all of those are flesh and blood siblings, none in laws? Holy Big Mormon Family, Spiderman! And apparently you didn’t get the memo about wearing dark pants..hee hee. Way to be original!
The performance was magnificent ~ there was electricity in the air that night! I feel so lucky that I was able to watch it in person. Your family is amazing, and it’s been wonderful to watch your togetherness in good times and bad. You’ll always be glad for that weekend. May the Lord continue to bless each one of you as you grieve Celia’s passing. She’s one special gal. Love ya, Marla
P.S. Did you take all the photos at the top of your site, Maren?
They are fabulous–love your other photography, too!
I loved this! Can you help put one on my blog?
I just wanted to thank you for this wonderful website. I spent quite a bit of time scrolling down and watching each clip. I must admit it did make me tear up a bit. Celia’s clip was very touching and I do remember those cute children who lived around the corner from us over 30 years ago. Hey, you guys can sing,the Von Trapp family could not have sounded better. What a wonderful tribute to Linda for her kind and loving contributions.
We continue to pray for Linda and her special family. We always look forward to the yearly Christmas letter that keeps us informed and in touch with the Huntins.