Being an ungifted child in the musical arts I found an early apprecieation  in my youth through my mom.  My favorite memories include her playing the piano. Being a youngster I would half heartedly listen as I had more exciting things to do.  When it rained, well that was another story.  Most kids would glue themselves to the TV or gaming console.  I beleive it was Nintendo back in those days.  When it rained my mom would open the windows and sit at her piano.  When the scent of rain hit my nostirls I knew what was about to happen.  I would run up stairs and plop myself  on the floor and listen to her play.  My very favorite was Fur Elise.  I was transported into another world.  I could sit and listen to her play all day.  Every time I hear this song I am instantly transported back to when I was 10 years old laying the floor gazing at the living room ceiling listing to my mom play.  I will always carry this with me and cherish it even more now that she is gone.  

Thank you mom for giving me this memory...one of many