Ahh, the Sound of Music is back!

A few weeks ago Lionel was playing basketball with a couple friends, and he ended up fracturing one of his fingers. Generally it wouldn't be a big deal, but since he plays the violin, he needs that finger to play, especially since it was the pinky on his left hand!! That left hand is vital to a violinist!!!

This isn't the first time it's happened either. He broke a finger a while back which was much worse (he slammed it shut in the car door - OUCH!), but fortunately he wasn't playing the violin at that point. Let's just hope that he doesn't break any more.

Due to the fracture, he had to take a few weeks off from practicing and lessons which isn't a good, especially since he just started up lessons again after having the summer off. He stated playing again a few days ago and it seems to be perfectly fine now. Phew! I'd hate to think that he wouldn't ever be able to play the violin again. I try not to sound like a paranoid Mom every time he wants to go play sports with his friends, but I do make a point to remind him that he IS a violinist. =)

Last night he was practicing and it was such a joy to hear him play again. Since beginning the instrument at the age of 9, he's come such a long way! I'm very proud of him, and I pray that he will always use this gift that God blessed him with.

Lionel, happy to be able to play again...well, I'm happy he is!


Concentration...


You can tell he's practicing hard when the rosin gets on the violin.


"OK Mom, enough photos, now let me practice!"