Well, we did it! It’s over! Bug just completed his last concert of the 2017-18 school year. He just completed his last concert of sixth grade. The kids sang a few songs from Hamilton and Mary Poppins. They did an amazing job and were perfect little songbirds. It was wonderful!
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As I was watching them, I couldn’t help but feel gratitude. When I was growing up, there wasn’t a car in the household. All plays, concerts, and special events were performed without anyone from my family being there. I loved to perform with the marching band in high school and didn’t mind the absences too much, but I absolutely hated it when I was younger. I watched as kids’ parents bought flowers and hugs while I just waited for someone to provide a ride home. It wasn’t my great grandmother’s fault. Such a thing just wasn’t available to us at the time.
I remember thinking if I were ever to have children of my own, I would come to every event as well as I could. I’ve made it to most of them. On occasion I have gotten to one or two late because of schedule conflicts, but I always made it and always made sure my son saw my face. Tonight, he was taken to the concert early since they had to rehearse prior. I watched him search the crowd for my face and then saw the smile that covered his face when he saw me. That it always an amazing moment for me.
Now, I am reminded that if it is God’s will, Bug will be a 7th grader next year! What a beautiful and amazing joy that will be!
At the end of the night, the concert was a great event. Even though he missed a baseball game and a choir rehearsal for it, I wouldn’t have traded it for anything. I’m so proud of him and can’t wait to see what next year will have in store for him!
Have a great evening!
-K
