Participating in All Aspects of Your Child’s Life

Mis-Matching Talents and Making It Work

My daughter Veronica sings and wins awards. I sing and break glass.

I think musical talent must skip a generation. My dad was an awesome singer, Veronica has his gift.

She loves singing and I listen, but I can’t help ‘train’ her or advise her in anyway about controlling and growing her talent. I’ve always been an outsider in this part of her life.

But this week I’ve been offered the opportunity to ‘man’ the sound booth at our church. I’ll be trained of course.

Although I have minimal interest in those knobs and controls and music (country or gospel) for that matter, I see this as a golden opportunity to be a part of my daughter’s singing life. I’ll be useful, instead of just the chauffeur, at her practices and events.

Tonight’s my first night. We’ll see how it goes…