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  • By: Joni Eareckson Tada
  • June 25, 2012
  • 25 Comments
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joni playing chopsticksBefore I broke my neck, I took 10 years of piano lessons – and of all the things I miss as a quadriplegic, I really miss playing the piano. So you can imagine my delight when at Family Retreat I was offered the chance to play "Chopsticks" with my husband Ken! (He had to be taught the lower part :-). It was the first time in 45 years I "made music" on a keyboard, and was I thrilled! This is why Ken and I so love Family Retreats. As a couple with a disability, we get ministered to right alongside the rest of the special-needs families. Five top-notch Family Retreats will be underway across the US this week, so join us in asking God to open weary hearts to the healing hope of Jesus Christ!

 
 

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Joni, have you ever tried using Garageband for the iPad? It is an amazing way to make music with just a few touches of the screen! I've even used it to lead worship before.
  • June 26, 2012
  • 11:14 a.m.
  • Jonathan
Dear Joni, I used to play the piano well.But be- cause of a mental illness that talent is difficult to use.I even have had lessons at the conservatory of Amsterdam. My favorite composer is JS Bach. I loved to play the Italian Concerto (third part:Presto) by heart. I now play the guitar and sing songs to praise my Lord.In heaven God will restore our talents and there will be joy in abundance!
  • June 26, 2012
  • 11:05 a.m.
  • San
Its nice 2do things just4 fun sometimes !!!
  • June 26, 2012
  • 3:01 a.m.
  • Jim Hendrickson
Isn't God awesome Joni?I wish I could meet you in person.I still have my special book "JONI" since you wrote it.You are an inspiration to me.I asked GOD how I can do more for him.I realize he called us each to different ministries.
  • June 25, 2012
  • 8:39 p.m.
  • Teresa Atchenson
AWESOME!!!!!!! That's the way I play!
  • June 25, 2012
  • 7:52 p.m.
  • Polly Crawford
I think it would be such a blessing to help out at such a camp. God bless you, Joni, for all of your service as a child of God!
  • June 25, 2012
  • 6:48 p.m.
  • Linda Sipes
Joni, I had forgotten that you were a pianist. I'm so glad God gave you this keyboard experience. I was a piano major, and was told by my oncologist when I went through chemo for breast cancer that I might have neuropathy in my hands. I drop things easily, but can still play piano. I play His praises whenever I get a chance, and now I will always think of you as I do. Maybe we can play a duet in heaven. (p.s. my favorite piano duet is "Sheep May Safely Graze" by Bach., so get ready)
  • June 25, 2012
  • 5:32 p.m.
  • Sheila Lau
This reminds me of your TV program where the one singer was told she would not be able to sing again & her friend Voice teacher? said; "I don't care if you never walk again(quadriplegic), but you gotta sing♫ And she put weights on her diaphragm & it was strengthened & walla---she sang beautifully♫ Is this your new pencil in the mouth= great artist start at being a pianist Joni? I wonder as you do everything with your whole heart♥)))
  • June 25, 2012
  • 5:14 p.m.
  • Leslie Dawn Neagle
PTL!!! I am so thrilled for you. Just another glimpse of heaven. God is good and He is faithful. It just makes my heart sing. Love you bunches!
  • June 25, 2012
  • 3:41 p.m.
  • Debbie Faculjak
Hey Joni, I know you don't remember, but I played piano right beside you, in school. We had many a compatition. Glad to hear you at the piano again.
  • June 25, 2012
  • 3:27 p.m.
  • Irene Taylor
 
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