See this picture? It was music to our ears — our aching, vibrating ears. Sitting through a Battle of the Bands competition is now right up there on my Things I Hate to Do list (right after visiting a crowded amusement park). My eardrums, two days later, are still vibrating — and I was wearing some pretty dern good earplugs.
When Sam and Bren took the stage I pulled the squishy, blue foam plugs from my ears in anticipation of Sam’s first strum on the guitar. As he began to play, I could see the chatty teens stop talking and turn toward the sage, watching as Sam’s fingers expertly plucked out the melody of their first song. When Bren began singing harmony everyone was paying attention. They really do sound great together. The soothing music was such a contrast to the previous performances and I wasn’t sure how it would go over with the young crowd. It was a nice change of pace.
The kids performed an excellent set (Hubs and I were amazed by how good they sounded — especially the girl who has two parents that can’t sing a note!) and were awarded second place out of eight bands. They received a Baby Taylor acoustic guitar along with a gift pack that all participating bands received from local music stores. We are so happy for them.
26…a teenage daughter that is patient with her parent’s struggle to find the right balance
27…a house that faces north
28…visits with precious relatives that are willing to travel to see us.
29…birthday celebrations and giving gifts
30…watching Bren’s excitement over new adventures
31…a husband that lets me be me
32…valium before surgical procedures (Mine is in the morning – 6/22; prayers appreciated!)
33…flowers that last a long time
34…audio books from the library
35…iced coffee
36…being able to run to the Lord when I’m afraid
37…fireflies
38…my best friend, Kim