Well, when I was asked to do this program, I was shocked and honored that my aunt Bonnie (who I had never even met at the time) would ask me to do this for her town. Basically, I was given the directions of speak and sing for 30-45 minutes about your story and pioneer stories. I've never done anything like this. I've sang a musical number in church many times, I've given a 5-10 minute talk three times, but this was a BIG task.
After lots of prayer, preparation, and asking friends for family stories (thank you to those who sent them!), I put together something that I hoped would be beneficial to someone. I made the four hour drive to Meadow and arrived just in time for the parade, which was adorable!
When it came time for me to speak, I just hoped and prayed that one person would be touched by it. The best part of the whole thing was knowing that someone was. Right after I finished, a man in this thirties(ish) came up to and, with tears in his eyes, told me that he was going through a difficult time and that what I said was exactly what he needed to hear.
This is what it's about, folks. I feel blessed and honored to have said something that might help him. It's all inspiration. The Lord knows what we need and when we need it, and He will place people in your life and in your path to deliver the message.
I hope that we can all be as open as this man was to hearing the message that God is trying to deliver to us.
This was easily one of the most memorable and touching moments of my life, and I am so grateful to have had that opportunity.
Uncle Shane, Aunt Bonnie, their 7 kids, and me!
This was my first time meeting half of them (we just found out about my uncle about five years ago because he was given up for adoption).
They're the coolest!
They're the coolest!
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