Today my niece, Melissa, turned 13 years old. She’s now a teenager and young lady. Happy birthday, Melissa! I hope your day was magical.

However, Melissa is celebrating more than one special event. Today, she also sat for her Grade 7 exams at the Conservatory of Music. In August, she was the special guest of Roger Woodwood at a concert he gave in our local area. It was a night we’ll all remember and I will treasure my signed programme because it’s not every day you watch a 12 year old perform magic at the piano.

Next year, she will sit the Grade 8 exams and then she will move on to achieve her diploma. After that, the musical world will be her playground.

Melissa, your family is very, VERY proud of you. Congratulations!

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