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by toogie 13 Aug 2017 ( edited Aug 17'17 02:59 )
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Hello Cuties,

I wanted to show you what a friend of mine wanted to GIVE away, to a 'good home'. Luckily, my daughter saw her Facebook post and was here. Ashley said she would like to have the baby grand and was going to reply. I said 'No, if you want it, get my phone and call her', since I had her number.
I told her I had seen it in her home when she lived here, but she had moved out of state. I really liked it, too, when I first had seen it. Her husband was our music director before his job relocated them.
Ashley's mother-in-law plays piano at church and also gives piano lessons. Needless to say, MIL was there when they brought it home. She had to try it out even though it will have to be tuned in a few weeks, after moving it, but she says it has a good sound.
So now Nora and Gus will have something to practice on at home, when the time comes. By the way, we had Avery here yesterday, as I cooked lunch just to get to see her-lol- She is well. Have a good day Cuties-Toogie

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Comments (18)
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by jrob 13 Aug 2017
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Nice find!!!!
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by toogie 13 Aug 2017
Yes!!!!
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by graceandham 13 Aug 2017
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Glad she was there to give it a good home.
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by toogie 13 Aug 2017
I'm not on Facebook and haven't talked to Barbara in a while, but it's a good thing Ashley is and checked when she did. Barbara & DH move so much with his job, that I think they were just tired of moving it.
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by gdsteliga 13 Aug 2017
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God is good, and works in mysterious ways.
Your family is always in my prayers.

Hugs
Doreen
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by toogie 13 Aug 2017
Thank you very much Doreen
This piano was given to my friend's husband, by the church he was music director of, at the time. Barbara said they wouldn't sell it, because it was a gift to them, but they would give it to someone who would appreciate it. Luckily Ashley plays and has the room for it.
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by pennifold 13 Aug 2017
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God's perfect timing! So happy for you all and I'm so glad you got to cook for Avery. God bless, love Chris
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by toogie 13 Aug 2017
Chris, my DH and I were suppose to ride with Grayson and Ashley, to pick up the piano, as his mom was keeping the kids. Even though it was in the next state, they were able to start out early and make the trip back and forth, in one day. However, this was right about the time I found out Ashley was considering enrolling Avery in the new school and I had cried so much I made myself sick. I had lost my voice and felt terrible. Barbara was so disappointed because I didn't visit Ashley said, but told her I wouldn't have been able to talk anyway!
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by asterixsew 13 Aug 2017
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What a great story. Good to have the update on Avery.
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by toogie 13 Aug 2017
I think either Ashley, me or Grayson have seen Avery almost each day she has been there-lol- but mostly Ashley, even though we are an hour away. Ashley has the excuse of bringing in more paperwork/records. Even though Grayson has to drive another 20 min further than his work, if he goes in in the afternoon to work, he will drop in and see her. I know he loves Avery just like his own, Nora and Gus. I am sure he misses her almost like her mom, as he help care for her so much.
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by kustomkuddle 13 Aug 2017
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How wonderful for all of you! It looks like a beautiful piano! My Mom used to play piano. I miss it! Congratulations. God moves in mysterious ways!
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by toogie 13 Aug 2017
Surprisingly, as much as it has been moved, it has very few 'nicks'.
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by dragonflyer 13 Aug 2017
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How wonderful...it's music to my ears!!
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by toogie 13 Aug 2017
lol-We already saw interest in Nora but now see Gus's interest in music. Grayson had piano lessons, but he says only because his mother 'made' him. She had 5 sons, no daughters, but taught each of them to play.
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by vickiannette 14 Aug 2017
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how lucky for you, but I think that you are really being repaid for being a very nice person. so nice to think of the children wanting to learn.
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by toogie 14 Aug 2017
This is the piano in my daughter Ashleys house. Since music is a part of our lives, we always look for interest in the children.
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by marianb 14 Aug 2017
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What a wonderful find. Hope Nora and Gus can give it a workout soon, so glad you got to cook for Avery she needed to see you too. Marian
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by toogie 14 Aug 2017
I had to get some lovin' and also give some!
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by cfidl 14 Aug 2017
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Good news all around. Excellent.
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by toogie 14 Aug 2017
Yes it is, thank you
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by maleah 14 Aug 2017
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what a blessing for you to find a good home for this beautiful piano..
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by toogie 14 Aug 2017
Yes I'm glad she was able to get it.
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by lidiad 14 Aug 2017
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Well done! Somebody said that there are no coincidences :-)
Hugs, Lidia
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by toogie 14 Aug 2017
Thanks
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by stork 14 Aug 2017
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What a gorgeous piano! Looks like it was well loved and will continue to be......
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by toogie 14 Aug 2017
Ashley had the perfect place for it too!
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by rsloan 14 Aug 2017
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Ohh it's beautiful - what a find!
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by toogie 14 Aug 2017
I thought the same thing!
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by lucy12345 14 Aug 2017
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Wow, looks great!!
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by toogie 17 Aug 2017
I think so too!
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by cooperal 15 Aug 2017
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So elegant! What joy it will bring when someone plays it. Enjoy! Avis
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by toogie 17 Aug 2017
Now when Oma (the other grandmother) comes to sit with the children, she will have something to do when they nap.
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by arisann 17 Aug 2017
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I am so happy you could get this, so nice!!
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by toogie 17 Aug 2017
I'm glad my daughter got it too. I always thought it was such a lovely piece.
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by gerryb 17 Aug 2017
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So happy Ashley's home is where the piano is!!! And glad to know you got to spend some time with Avery. How is she adjusting? Or maybe I should ask how are YOU ALL adjusting!?
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by toogie 17 Aug 2017
We have had so much 'stuff' going on to occupy our minds, before I know it it's almost the weekend again. Avery is well. Her mom took her back Sunday evening and then saw her again yesterday (Tuesday). Avery was in the 'theater' with the other children when Ashley got there, enjoying a movie.