This is the one and only picture from The Lower Lights show that I have. And that's okay, because I have all the treasured moments in my memory. [if you have pictures you want to share with me, feel free to email me :]
Saturday was one of the best days of my life. Up there with getting married. Up there with the births of my children. There were moments during this show when I thought to myself, "This is heaven on earth." People were singing along to hymns, families were clapping along with music, couples were swinging in the aisles, a little girl was twirling in her tutu, a 12 year old boy was dancing with his mother. That's what I imagine heaven will be like.
The treasured moments I'll always keep with me:
+ Deb Fotheringham singing 'Be Thou My Vision.' It was breathtaking.
+ Mark Smith's mandolin throughout the show. So beautiful.
+ Ryan Tanner's absolute kindness to me and my family.
+ Sarah Sample leading us all on 'Orphan Girl' to close the show.
+ Dustin Christensen's story telling + delivery on 'Tis So Sweet To Trust in Jesus'
+ Announcing my next show with Paul Jacobsen on stage. [more details to come!]
+ Brian Hardy's harmony on 'Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me' and the way he hooks the note on "pilot".
+ Scott Wiley's red electric guitar and the way he humbly takes the background vocals.
+ Talking with Colin Botts about his upcoming album and his wicked cool modified washtub bass.
+ Listening to my daughters rave about George Brunt's awesome glasses.
+ Watching Aaron Anderson and Darin LeSueur work the percussion together.
+ The hours of work Joe Anderson gave to make sure the sound was perfect.
+ Nick Simpson being patient with me while we figured out the merchandise tables.
+ The entire audience on their feet for 'This Little Light of Mine'.
+ The emotional moment I shared with a very dear friend.
When I think about these musicians leaving their families and traveling up here to share their talent with us, I am grateful. When I think about all of the help that many offered me to make this happen, I am grateful. The friends who brought dinner for the group, I am grateful.
Last night, as we were headed to a family event, my oldest, Madeline, said to me, "Mom, I can't get 'This Little Light of Mine' out of my head. The whole time they sang that song, I had a grin on my face and felt so joyful."
And that, folks, is why I will continue to bring family friendly music events to this area!
8 comments:
It was magical indeed. Thank you, for doing all of this so the rest of us can experience something new. I heart you.
Oh how I wish I was there! It sounds like it was a beautiful evening, what a memory for you and your family to treasure. And Paul Jacobsen next... how great is that?!
It sounds wonderful! I wish we could have been there. Next time!!
Marilyn that was so incredible! It was so funny, I dragged Don along telling him that he would like it. On the way there I mentioned that the tickets were 15 dollars, he now claims that he didn't say anything negative about that price (he did). On the way home as we were recounting just how much we loved it he asked me again how much the tickets had been and when I said 15 he said, "That's ALL?!? I would have gladly paid twice that. tee hee
I have only one question. . . When will they be coming back? And I then you are definitely going to need a bigger boat.
(tee hee a little Jaws humor there). In all seriousness though you are going to need a bigger venue next time because I bet, due to word of mouth, that the next show will be packed to the rafters!
I wish I would've brought my big camera. I do have a few with our little point and shoot. We loved it and can't wait until the next one!!!
You're the best!! Congrats on making your dreams come true. It takes some guts to do what you've done.
We caught them in Spokane, and they were fantastic. I really love the Lower Lights, and have had their album for a few months. I was thrilled to hear they would be up this way, and I too had to semi-drag my husband to it. He, myself, and my 4 year old son had a great time. it truly is a once in a lifetime experience. It felt like a campfire testimony meeting, everyone sharing their love of Christ. So fantastic. So lovely!
I'm so glad everything was perfect! Congrats Marilyn!
I just wanted to let you know that I am in complete aww of you and all your music coordinating perfection. The Lower Lights were amazing and I am so glad that you allowed me to help (although it was more play than work). I was totally blown away by the amazing sound! No joke! They sounded EXACTLY like they do on their album. I am SO SUPER excited to see Paul perform. Thank you for providing wonderful, quality, clean music for me and my family to enjoy. It really is a blessing.
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