Thursday Night Class

I love my keyboard class!.  Each one is very sweet. 

Jocelynn Galinda, Jennifer Labinpuno, Linda Dunham

In our small, but functional, classroom

This low "child's" table works perfectly for playing the keyboard

Jocelynn is maturing and becoming a lovely young lady.  Her family has procured an organ which has two short keyboards.  So now at home she can practice the organ, which has a similar touch to the electronic keyboard.  Her progress is slow, but she is working at it more consistently now, and she is making progress.  She could progress more quickly if she could be worked with one-on-one for a longer period of time than I can do in a one-hour class

Jennifer Labinpuno is a woman of great faith.  Her son, Vince, is winding up his mission in the Philippines.  He was an assistant to the president for quite some time, but is now teaching - and loves it!  Jen is so excited for him to return.  Jen's husband is not a member and has not supported his son as a missionary - will not even read his emails or letters.  Sad.  I have never met him, but I love Jen.  She works full time and is a very structured - and busy - lady.  She loves doing family history and temple work and is a pioneer in this endeavor in her family.  She was excited a couple weeks ago to report that she had driven to the temple in Los Angeles for the first time.  She said she took a wrong exit twice, but finally made it.  That can be a scary drive! 

Linda Dunham's children are grown, and she and her husband do a lot to serve others.  Recently, they helped her mother to completely renovate her house.  This began when they discovered some pipes had been leaking and so new flooring had to be installed.  One thing led to another, and they did quite the remodel job.   Sister Dunham is the Primary president in her ward and wants to be able to substitute at the piano if there is a need.  She is a consistent practicer :)

We have a recital set for May 16, at which time I am bowing out and Sister Dunham is taking over.  She has progressed to the point of assisting the two as they continue to practice and improve.