Monday, June 30, 2008

Finally

We got a new piece of furniture today. Well, new to us. After literally years of trying to get a free or virtually free piano, the day has finally come. Thanks to the Shaddix family AND my mother-in-law who was helping them pack. She knows that I have been on the lookout for a long time. We just needed the perfect match of price (free or under $100) the right timing, people to help, a piano that is not too heavy, transportation. Ryan helped his dad and Rod move it in.
My issue with a good, cheap piano is that I know a dozen people who got a piano for free or next to nothing. Because I am genetically preconditioned to always look for the best price, I could not bear to pay when I knew free pianos were out there. So I have passed the assignment to everyone I know: find me a piano. When my home teacher would ask: "Is there any thing I can do for you?" I would answer: "Find me a piano." When my relatives would ask what I wanted for Christmas or my birthday, I answered: "Find me a piano." I had a few that slipped through my fingers: either I wasn't fast enough, I didn't have a truck at the right place or time, it was simply just too heavy, etc.

Now my girls can practice piano. Now their teacher does not have to explain that the keyboard is not adequate for practicing. Now we can enjoy music in our home. Now our house feels like a home. I am really very, very happy.

So ... does anyone need an electronic keyboard?

9 comments:

LaQuintamomof3 said...

I am so excited for you! I too would LOVE to have a piano. Ever since Jacque was abelto get one at a very decent price, I too have "coveted" one to fill our home.
So... now that your quest isover, please keep your eyes and ears peeled for me- and we have a truck!
You will have to have a home recital so that we can come and listen--- or video tape and post it on your site.

Maggie said...

When I was 17 my mom bought a piano for I think around $25. Last year she finally gave it to me. It is so nice to have, I agree! Now I just need to learn how to play. I'm way cheap so I figure if I learn I can save money on lessons for the girls and just teach them myself :D

Anonymous said...

Looks great, Your Father would be proud of you!!

Mother

The Queen said...

Yeehaw!! I know EXACTLY how you feel! :) Congrats!

Kimberly said...

Yeah, new things like that at such a good deal...you can't beat! How exciting.

Kyle said...

I'm glad you finally got one. I know you've been looking for a long time.

Taryn said...

I hear ya on finding a piano that is cheap. And I always liked the piano compared to a key board for some reason. Great find!

Alysa@atticgals.blogspot.com said...

Hurray! Nothing like having your own piano. It's awesome. Can you find me a free baby grand? I've been looking for years.

Chauna said...

Oh Lisa, I'm so glad you finally found one! I felt so bad when you were mere minutes behind Holly for claiming mine!