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Farewell Bude Orchestra 
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Name: Deborah
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"Do not be afraid or discouraged, for The Lord is the one who goes before you. He will be with you; He will never fail you nor forsake you."

Deuteronomy 31 v 8

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"Love Will Last Forever"

1 Corinthians 13 v.9

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Quote - Bishop T.D. Jakes

"How can you say that God has me exactly where He wants me to be, when I have never felt this lonely, and I've never felt this sad, and I've never felt this depressed. And it is a shameful place, and it is a painful place, and it is a tearful place, and it is a breaking place. But I came to tell you that God's Strength is made perfect in weakness, and when this is all over, God is going to get some glory out of this..."

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4th-Oct-2011 12:18 pm
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debris4spike
As I promised, here is a bit of a scribble about Orchestra.  We did our Winter concert on the last Saturday in September ... and here you can see me with a cheesy grin just at the beginning -


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At the end I have made the hank You speach for a few years now. It was because our Chariman always said she could never cope ... this time, however, she had since died, so it fell to me again (and for the last time) to thank people, and remind everyone when the next concert is

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The previous night I had stayed at Toni's ... and she came to the concert. It isn't often that we have our picture taken together ... so persuaded her husband to do it -

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Pity about the strappings on the hand!

The concert went well - but for me it felt weird.

I had been a member of the orchestra for 24 years, and treasurer for 15 years.  Although I had told people that this was it, nothing seemed to sink in.

I found out, as I was leaving that the conductor and his wife (the only ones I really get on with) had been told that I wasn't actually leavng. In some ways I wish it were true; but and hour and a ahlf travel each way is impossible. teresa was mortified that nothing had been done to say Goodbye ... but I said it was easier for me to slip away. I would never have coped (would I?)

So, with a hug and a kiss from them both, I got in my car and left orchestra ... and Bude.
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4th-Oct-2011 11:35 am (UTC)
empresspatti
That is a lot to let go of. *Hugs*
7th-Oct-2011 08:23 am (UTC)
debris4spike
It was a poignant night.

*hugs* - Thank you
4th-Oct-2011 12:43 pm (UTC)
kudagirl
Change is hard and people tend to disbelieve you when you say something is over. Will you try to find an new group? You have made so many changes. I'm proud of how you have dealt with all of it.
7th-Oct-2011 08:26 am (UTC)
debris4spike
It seemed weird that no one commented, at all. Part of me was relieved to escape without a "speach" ... but there again the inner me felt the unloved part well up! Silly, I know!

I shall wait to see what the new year brings - once I am more settled in life, and (hopefully) the new place,

It was a poignant night.

*hugs* - Thank you
4th-Oct-2011 12:54 pm (UTC)
enigmaticblues
*hugs* Moving is really hard.
7th-Oct-2011 08:24 am (UTC)
debris4spike
It was a poignant night.

*hugs* - Thank you
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7th-Oct-2011 08:26 am (UTC)
debris4spike
It was a poignant night.

*hugs* - Thank you
4th-Oct-2011 02:29 pm (UTC)
strikske
It's always sad to say goodbye to something you've been a part of for so many years. I love the pictures especially the one with your friend. You look great! *Big Hugs*
7th-Oct-2011 08:27 am (UTC)
debris4spike
It was a poignant night.

*hugs* - Thank you

That picture of Toni and me is great ... it is a rare thing, so even nicer that it came out well.
4th-Oct-2011 02:52 pm (UTC)
kazzy_cee

What a shame it's too far away! Perhaps there is something similar nearer to your new home?

7th-Oct-2011 08:27 am (UTC)
debris4spike
It was a poignant night.

*hugs* - Thank you

I shall wait and see what there is locally once I have actually moved to Exeter and am settled.
4th-Oct-2011 03:19 pm (UTC)
deborahw37
((Big hugs))

After all of that time it must have been a wrench to leave!

You're much braver than me. I stood down from the theatre last night after a mere seven years and I've been tearful ever since!
7th-Oct-2011 08:29 am (UTC)
debris4spike
I had seen your posts - and thought it ironic that we were both "changing" the same weekend. Hope that you are happy about your ecision ... and are able to enjoy the progress continue.

For me, it was a poignant night.

*hugs* - Thank you
4th-Oct-2011 04:21 pm (UTC)
missus_grace
At first I thought the entire orchestra was the group on the stage. Wow! That's a pretty tiny group! I see know there are some on the floor ;)

It's been a big part of your life for a long time, hasn't it? I hope you can find something in your new town that will fulfill your musical talents.
7th-Oct-2011 08:30 am (UTC)
debris4spike
*g* - there are 25 string players sitting on the "floor" and 14 players on the stage. A reasonable size for a local orchestra.

It was a poignant night. I hope to find something when I am more settled.

*hugs* - Thank you
4th-Oct-2011 07:36 pm (UTC)
illuminanted
Change is always difficult and so is letting go, but they can both prove to be a life-changing experience and make our lives better than we expected...

I really admire you for making this decision. *hugs*
7th-Oct-2011 08:30 am (UTC)
debris4spike
It was a poignant night.

*hugs* - Thank you
5th-Oct-2011 02:20 am (UTC)
cbtreks
You've left so much behind this last year - and have handled it so well, at least it seems like it. It seems, from my point of view, that you're definitely allowing God to lead you.

Do you have any musical plans for the future?

(And someone needs to tell that poor woman to your left not to cross her legs on stage - you can see clear up her skirt!)
7th-Oct-2011 08:32 am (UTC)
debris4spike
Thank you - it has been a hard few years - and still hard to know where I am to step next. I do hope to continue playing once aI am more settled.

LOL - that's why I wear the skirt I do - full and mid-calf! I thought that when I saw her in it - it was knee length and quite staight (and very pretty!)
5th-Oct-2011 03:47 am (UTC)
ayinhara
Moving is very difficult. I know that you leave Bude with many fond memories of your time there.
7th-Oct-2011 08:33 am (UTC)
debris4spike
It was a poignant night. I loved the time I had in Bude - but had to move on.

*hugs* - Thank you
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