Mystery Lady

I am recording this post for my own benefit and not for any one else to read or critique.

Today as I finished the organ postlude after the church sacrament service a little lady that I did not know came quickly up to the organ to speak to me. It usually take a few minutes for me to cancel my stops, clear the area of all music, disengage the organ and lights, and secure it for the next organist and meeting.

This lady did not introduce herself necessarily but told me she was visiting the church service from another area. She indicated she was astounded at the organ accompaniment, prelude and postlude today. She said she wanted to compliment me on my organ skills and abilities. She went on to inquire as to how long I had been playing organ and how long it had taken me to become so good!! Say what????? Since I don't consider myself accomplished or polished I was somewhat floored. She went on to say that in so many church services you hear organists play who are really pianists and it shows in how they try to play an organ. And that it is obvious when an organist understands the instrument (organ) they are playing!!
She kept asking me how long I had been playing organ and I told her finally that it had been many years and further that it had taken a lot of work and time.

I thanked her but still have no idea who she was nor why she was in our meeting. Something for me to reflect on for a while.