She Put the Music in Me

by LDS artist Calee Reed

I'm a little late with a Mother's day message, mostly because I have spent my time doing "motherly duties" like not sleeping, and feeding the baby. Oh, sleep . . . how I took you for granted. Oh, how I miss you!!!

I came across this video today and I thought it was beautiful, and the perfect message for my mother . . . WATCH IT!! 

It is WORTH it!

My mother "put the music in me" too.

Every Sunday night we would gather together around my mother and her amazing piano hands, and we would sing. We would sing everything from Church music to Broadway hits. My father would sit in a comfy chair, with a book, and listen -- smiling with delight. We ALL sang. Every one of us. It was not really an option to sit it out. It was family music time. A must, a tradition, a "magic," that bonded our family together -- and still does.

As I have gotten older, I realize how special that time was. I thought it was what every family did -- music time with mama. But no, it was unique. I was lucky. And my mother was the maker of the magic (and still is!).

I feel so blessed to have a mother who would always take the time to play for us, and with us. If I wanted to sing, she would often get up from whatever task she was doing, and come and play for me. I thought that was what she was there for, what she existed for -- my own personal pianist. She never made it seem otherwise.

There were many days and nights my mother spent playing for friends, family, church members . . . anyone and everyone. Who do you ask to play the piano? You ask Sally (my mother), of course! She always made it seem like she loved it, like it was a joy for her to play for you, a pleasure, rather than a chore. SO many people would gather around the piano in our home . . . my mind starts spinning when I think about how many times she has accompanied others. She was also the organist in our ward for years and years, without it ever being her "official" calling. But she is just one of those ladies . . . you know the type. The kind of lady who you can count on, to just do it, and smile.

Music is a gift from God. Life would be rather boring without it. I am so grateful that God "put the music in my mother" so she could bless the lives of so many. What a blessing she has been to hundreds, even thousands of people because of her great gift.

I love you my marvelous Mama.

Thanks for the Music. Thanks for the Magic.


(I can't wait for you to bring your piano to our home, and create even more magic moments!)