One Christmas at a Time.

Merry Christmas to all our friends and family members.

Everyone is busy and so is our family. But we would like to take a moment to stop and wish all of our friends a very special Christmas. Personally, I struggled this year more than others to slow down and enjoy the season in a way that the season deserves.

This year is yet another year in which we saw Erik grow and mature in many ways. He is so much taller and I am almost sure that he would be taller than me soon! His hands have grown quite a bit making his piano playing more powerful.

Erik worked very hard on academics, piano, lego building and whatever else that comes his way. He spent many hours a week on practicing piano this year again. Some of you may recall that he participated in a Piano Concerto Competition in January. Erik is preparing for yet another one for this upcoming January.

I never thought that, some of the music books I purchased yrs ago would come in handy for Erik. Erik played quite a few pieces from my Beethoven or Mozart Sonata books which have both been in my possession since I was in my teens!. That is 30 yrs ago. Also Erik has played many pieces from sacred collections that I purchased 20 yrs ago! This piece actually comes from one of Sven's old book from his college years!!!!

I do not remember what he played last Christmas but this year's piece is a lot of fun. It is a Medley and you would hear several familiar tunes.

We wish you all Merry Christmas. If you are traveling this season, we pray for your safety. Some of you, who are going through difficult days, we are also thinking of you. We hope that all of us will focus on the most precious gift and appreciate this season, one Christmas at a Time.

Comments

Diane said…
Wonderful Electronic Christmas card! Erik we missed you yesterday, everyone asked about you. Thanks for sharing your God given talent with us. The Futches
December 19, 2011 at 6:14 AM
Yoko Setoyama from Japan said…
Thank you so much for your precious Christmas card!! It's wonderful and beautiful music that Erik gave us! Thanks for your sharing.

I wish you, Erik, and your husband have a warm Christmas, and Happy New Year!!!
December 19, 2011 at 6:05 PM
Wakako 源　Eklund said…
Thank you, Diane and Yoko for your kind comments!!! Erik is delighted to know that his hard work is bringing a smile to someone .
December 20, 2011 at 1:18 AM
Christina Poston said…
Absolutely beautiful! You are so blessed to have such a talented and wonderful young man! Merry Christmas and God Bless your family!
December 21, 2011 at 3:34 PM
the⋆silver⋆of⋆His⋆fining said…
Fantastic, Erik!! Bravo!! Always enjoy hearing you play. Joyce
December 22, 2011 at 7:59 PM
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