I sat teary eyed watching my lil Pigpen singing with his class... and being Pigpen he was one line behind the group most of the time and I could hear him.. hear his crystal clear voice singing out ... and I know it sounds sappy - but it sounded like an angel's voice.
Then his brother came on stage - dressed as an Irish leprechaun. I watched mesmerized as he sang and danced and even spoke his lines. My first born grandbaby looked so grown up.... he made me so proud.
I came home feeling that once again the kids' concert had brought the Christmas spirit home to rest in my heart.
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And then ......... I heard from W. His best friend..... his oldest friend... had passed away at 4 in the morning.
And now I have no more words. My heart breaks for W .. for his friend's family...
HUGE HUGS
ReplyDeletemany condolences on the passing of W's friend . . .
ReplyDeletefor what it's worth, Serafina and I will remember you, W, and his friend's family in our daily prayers with a plea for hope and solace . . .
on a lighter note, I always dreaded the obligatory Christmas concert when I was a child, performing for friends or family was never scary but a dark auditorium with an audience full of the unknown gave my stomach butterflies . . . but I guess they really are for the family!
I am glad that the Christmas concert gave you the lift into the season that you sought...
ReplyDeleteAnd I am sorry for the loss of W's friend.
Peace and solace and joy in whatever measure each is needed...
hugs,
swan
I am so very sorry for W; and I am so very sorry for you ...
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts are with you both.
So sorry...
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