Magical moments

That day, I shed a tear. I was in the bathroom when I heard this beautiful music from the violin. I was wondering who was playing? It sounded mature, musically beautiful and heart wrenching. I have been listening to many endless evenings of sreechy chicken-screaming violin playing for the longest time and god knows how many times I have stormed into the room to confront the horrible sound that was coming from Tobey's practice room.

But that day was different, magically different. I heard the most beautiful playing thus far. I walked into the room to verify that it was what I heard. And I could see Tobey enjoying the music, playing it with heart and focus. I melted and shed a tear. I told him, it was the most beautiful music he has ever played. He has brought out the soul from the instrument and he is enjoying what he is playing. That moment made all the sacrifices worthwhile. I believe that even though a child is not gifted in music, he can appreciates it and learn to make music a part of his life. It takes more effort but it is worth it at the end of the day when that day comes. And for me, that day has arrived, the turning point for me and Tobey.