Alexa Gasparatto, a talented figure skater, created a beautiful moment on ice when she honored another skater’s mother through her performance. She chose the beloved hymn ‘His Eye Is On The Sparrow’ for her routine, touching the hearts of everyone who watched.
She wore a stunning gold outfit that matched her golden curls, making her shine on the ice. But it wasn’t just how she looked that made people pay attention – it was the feeling she put into every move. Her performance started in a quiet, meaningful way that drew everyone in.
As the music began, Gasparatto knelt on the ice with her head down in prayer. The hymn – written in 1905 and made famous again by Lauren Hill and Tonya Blount in Sister Act 2 (1993) – filled the arena. Her coach, Rohene Ward, helped her create movements that matched the song’s message of comfort and hope.
The words of the hymn matched her skating perfectly:
Why should I be discouraged, and why should the shadows fall?
Why should my heart be lonely and long for heaven and home?
When Jesus is my portion, my constant Friend is He,
His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me.
The crowd burst into applause when she landed her first jump without any mistakes. Then she went into a beautiful spin as the music grew stronger, leading into the second part of her performance where she showed even more passion.
She timed another perfect jump right when the singers sang the word “sing.” She showed real grace when she stretched her leg back during the word “happy.” At 2:15 in the music, when they sang “free,” she leaned back onto the ice with complete trust, making that moment special.
This performance meant more than just skating – it was a tribute to Sandra Kawaguchi, who passed away on December 7, 2022. Sandra was the mother of fellow skater Liz Yoshiko Schmidt.
Through her skating, Gasparatto reminded everyone that God watches over us during hard times, just like the hymn says: “His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.”
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father’s care. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.” Matthew 10:29-31
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