Bless His Heart

First off, let me start off by saying that Adam gave me permission to post this video. I went back and forth with whether or not I should, thinking that I should try and preserve his dignity and not cause him embarrassment, but Adam was really okay with me posting it----- and my reason for posting it was not to embarrass him, so here it is.

Adam and Julia have worked very hard the past few months. They have been challenged at the new music school they are attending, and their passion for music has blossomed. Adam has also been playing bass in the worship band this past year which has really been a wonderful experience for him.

For this concert Julia not only played "Indescribable", but she and Adam played a big part in the big finale of this year's Music Recital---- Hosanna by Hillsong.

As the clicking of the drumsticks counted down the beginning of the song, I got goosebumps. The song is powerful all on its own, but as a Mom watching her daughter playing the keyboard and her son playing the guitar, it somehow meant so much more to me.

See...... the vision of this music school they attend is to develop and train up Christ believing artists who will in turn communicate the message of Christ through music. Two of my children up on that stage gave me such hope for the future for not only them but all of my children.

As I watched the band play it was obvious that Adam was not himself. I thought it was nerves--- Adam's teacher knew it was something worse since Adam rarely misses a beat.

Then it happened.

I sat there for a moment paralyzed. What do I do? Come on Christine-- think. Adam was even more paralyzed than I so I ran up to help him. We quickly got him off stage-- and the show went on! Bless my son's heart. I felt so bad for him. Even in the midst of it all, he was more concerned for his guitar than himself--- we had just bought him that guitar as an early birthday present and he wanted to take care of it.

My dear Adam. You were amazing------ you made me cry with such joy that you are my son. Even though I know it was out of your control--- you exited the stage with a bang!

On a side note--- God is so very good. For whatever reason, the group has been asked to play for the whole church a few Sundays from now---- Adam will get a second chance!