Receiving Thanks for Being a Star

I spent the entire evening preparing for and participating in a composition contest. I was part of an ensemble that performed a wonderful piece written by a good friend of mine. I was one of four bell players, and we (the four bell players) were meant to represent stars. My friend won the overall award (yeah!), but better than that, we received tremendous praise from many audience members about the impact the piece had on them. The effect of the "stars" was one of the defining elements of the piece. My part was small, but because I performed at the right place at the right time in the right way, it greatly contributed to the powerful effect the piece had on the audience. I am grateful for the gratitude I received for playing my small yet significant part as one of the "stars."