Rachel~~~Thanks for posting those songs...they're great. He's a gifted performer for sure. First time I've heard of this group. We will miss you and the Texas gang next week but are so glad that Amanda and Grant will be on our side of town for the holiday~thanks for sharing them! Give our love to all of your family there...we are grateful for you! Love you~
Happy Thanksgiving!
I haven't necessarily been a long time Celtic music enthusiast, and the group Celtic Thunder is, from what I gather from comments of fans/critics, more middle of the road, not staying with true Celtic tradition, only. They have quite a few older songs of other artist, which they re-do, and a variety of styles and song choices. I think the reason I was glad to have something new, but old, to listen to, is that much of their music has a strong theme of home..of roots...whether it be home town, or specific to parents, or more anthem-like, asn Ireland's call or Homeland. Especially at this opening of the "holiday season", it's not surprising to find thoughts of home even more prevalent, but I feel and think these things far mor frequently than just when the weather turns chill.(lol living in TX, as compared to FL, its ggreat to be able to say "when the weather turns chill" and have it be MY weather! :) I know you do too. That's part of what makes it such a great thing. This year has an aded feeling of feeling drawn to my roots. AManda and Grant's wedding, and having such cause to be profoundly happy for them, but having it so far from most of you...that was a day of mixed feelings, to be sure. Being glad for Amanda and Grant's solid focus, calm approach to wedding and weding "stuff"...their lack of drama or expectations, but their fondness for the many faces which were just too far to be able to make it Florida, makes this a great day, since they will finally be able to spend time with all of you, and celebrate, get acquainted, laugh, eat, and have the most important people in Amandas young life meet this most important person on her life from now on...we're all really glad that is happening.
ReplyDeleteAnd Jason and Ashlee...different history, no less amazing when one of "our" kids chooses someone forever, that's a really great occasion. So sorry I missed Jason and Ashlee's day..it was so close, I actually thought I'd be there. The whole day of Nov 6 I kept thinking...what we always think at those times "I can't believe today is really their wedding day! Wow!"
ReplyDeleteThe fun, convenient tool of a computer,cell phone a package of gum, almost../in my pocket, chirping at me...and 2 seconds later I'm looking at a photo, only minutes old, of newborn Kaylee...or picturing Michaela headed for a dr. appt, wondering if she'll find out any fun news, and kind of knowing what she might be feeling or thinking as she heads toward the appointment...a quick text from Wendy:call Mom. How nice to have the luxury of these small and big connections. Living in Ohio...and Florida...and now Texas, these are things I really feel thankful for! I look at these landmarks, and thousands of others, and appreciate the good sense our "kids" collectively are showing as they become adults, and the many ways they did not wait for life to tell them what would be, but rather took all the lumps, bumps and blessings, worked hard, found what was important to them, and made it real. I appreciate my own grown kids when they call with such real concern for everyone, whatever is going on, and they offer simple, helpful words, only wanting the best for all the family. It is clear that they have concern and support for each person, not an immature tendency to stir the pot of contention. For that, I would pay any price.
Well-said, Rachel! Amen! When hearts are close, feelings flow and surround and warm us all! May this closeness be nurtured well and continue to surround this rapidly-arriving new generation!
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