The concert, by Dr. Ogi Ressel

Warm hellos to everyone!

Again, I want to thank you with all my heart for your amazing and continuing
support, love, encouragement and strength through a very difficult time
for my family.
.....And I want to leave you with a this special THOT:

                                       The Concert

When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin,
the mother returned to her seat and discovered that the child was missing.
Suddenly the curtains parted and the spotlight focused on the impressive
Steinway on stage. In horror, the mother saw her little boy sitting at the
keyboard, innocently picking out "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." At that moment,
the great piano master made his entrance, quickly moved to the piano, and
whispered in the boy's ear,  "Don't quit. Keep playing." Then, leaning over,
Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in a bass part.
Soon, his right arm reached around to the other side of the child, and he added
a running obbligato. Together, the old master and the young novice transformed,
what could have been a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience.
The audience was so mesmerized that they couldn't recall what else the great master
played. Only the classic, "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star."

Perhaps that is the way it is with God. What we can accomplish on our own is hardly
noteworthy. We try our best but the results aren't always graceful, flowing music.
However, with the hands of the Master, our life's work can truly be beautiful.

The next time you ser to  accomplish great feats, listen carefully. You may hear
the voice of the Master whispering in your ear,

                             "Don't quit. Keep Playing."

May you feel His arms around you and know that His hands are there, helping
you turn your feeble attempts into true masterpieces. Remember, God doesn't
seem to call the equipped, rather , He equips the " called."

Life is more accurately measured by the lives you touch than by the things you
acquire. So.. touch someone. Save a few lives.

                    And for us...it is easy - that is what we do!!
                So...always remember, "Don't quit. Keep playing."
     The Master is with you always making certain your melody is perfect!

My warmest wishes,
Dr. Ogi Ressel