Peanut is in the school chorus. I’m so happy that she joined. She’s had a fear of getting up in front of public to do anything lately, even at our church, where she’s been since she was in my tummy. When she was little she had no problem singing, talking or doing something she wasn’t supposed to be doing in front of the congregation.

But as she grew older, little by little she was afraid to be seen by everyone. First she didn’t want to go up on stage for VBS (Vacation Bible School) group songs. Then she didn’t want to be chosen to say the verses, even if she did it with other children, instead of on her own.

Now it’s at the point where she’ll go up for the children’s sermon but won’t answer a question there or even if she’s sitting during the service. When it was time for her to become a Communing member, our Pastor had to basically trick her into coming up front of everyone.

She is afraid to read out loud in school or to give a speech. She was so glad when her class didn’t have to introduce themselves when school started. I know how she feels as I was the same way, but in a group I was, and still am fine.

To know that she’s excited about being in the chorus and that she’s even going to sing at a community event, makes me very proud. It’s another sign that she is growing up right before my eyes.

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