A bit of Tennyson, from Christy
There’s a conference all week here at the Hemlock Inn for the Francis Asbury Society and Boo has gotten to know some of the attendees…including the worship leaders April and Jason. They asked her to sing a song for the group tonight. As she practiced, Donna one of the cooks came out of the kitchen screen door with tears streaming down her face (which then made the rest of us cry).
As Boo sang her song to the crowd a little later in the night, 10,000 reasons by Matt Redman, I noticed a small crowd inside the dining room window….where the staff had congregated to watch her sing. Boo is getting over a cold, and was so nervous, but she still had us all in tears just the same. It was her first time ever singing by herself in front of anyone, out of her comfort zone. Running into the kitchen afterwards she was greeted with hugs and her proud new inn family. She was beaming.
Meanwhile Brett was at Tsali, part of the Nantahala National Forest, helping to work on the bike trails. It’s a volunteer effort to keep it clear and safe.
Tomorrow Harper “the intern” and I are off to visit Carl Sandburg’s home….something we’ve talked about doing all summer.
I’m an idealist. I don’t know where I’m going but I’m on my way. -Carl Sandburg
Life piled on life.
Ashley, Brett, & Sweet Boo,
It is always great hearing from you. Boo I would love to hear you sing. It is like hearing from a child, spouse, & what the grandbaby has been up to since the last letter. Yes I am old enough to be your parent. It touches my heart to hear from you. I enjoy the goings on at Hemlock Inn. What your family has been doing. I love the Great Smokey Mountains. My preferred spot is in a TN town but soon for me it will be the colors of fall. Now you are going to the house of Carl Sandberg.(hope the spelling is correct) Bike paths created for safety.. Thank you Brett. Boo singing. I guess school will begin soon. I now your family is glad you are close by. A new niece to spoil. Much more to explore. More to tell us about your discoveries or whatever is on your mind at that time. Until next time.
Hugs from Krazy MiMi. The best, most fun, Texas loving’, Doll Lover, & Crazy fun thrown.
Sharon
I loved the Tennyson quote. Copied it in my journal this morning. 🙂
Whether you know it or not, you are bringing peace to our spirits and souls. Thank you for your transparency. You are an inspiration.
Thank you for posting about Boo singing, I had to google the song and then started listening to worship songs for a long time. We sing 10000 reasons in church but I didn’t realise what it was called! Love reading your updates 🙂