While it is a well established fact that I have no life, Valentine's Day was a rare exception worth noting for public record.
Thanks to my best friend, Beth, and her husband Pete, Rick and I had tickets to see Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson in concert in Tupelo, Mississippi. Thanks to my Father and my sister Kari, we had babysitters for Jared. They pulled a split shift since we had to leave early enough in the day to drive to Tupelo and actually eat dinner (something I didn't have to cook - yippee!!!) prior to time to find our seats.
It was an amazing night from the word 'GO'. Getting to spend time with the man I love is always good, but this even more so since his eyes were actually open. Although he unkindly suggested that I am responsible for his deafness now, I don't believe him because I wasn't near as loud as those 'other people' in the arena.
There is something almost magical about attending a live concert of this magnitude. The years peel away and reveal that inner person who truly isn't much older than about 18 and who can still shake it with the best of them. The lyrics flow back into your mind and the reality of getting to physically lay your eyes on the two entertainers who have brought a lot of joy into your day can really break you up!
From the opening act of Melissa Peterman, who played Barbara Jean on the TV show 'Reba', to the final number of Reba's ('Fancy'), it was just a blast!
I put several of the photos into the letter I am sending my son this week in Germany. I hope he enjoys seeing them and hearing about how his Mom and Dad actually got out of the house for a change.
I most humbly thank everyone involved in making my Valentine's Day evening a memorable one. From my long-suffering and possibly permanently deaf husband, to Beth and Pete, to Daddy and Kari, to Reba and Kelly - whom I am certain planned this particular venue with a harried and tired 40 - something in mind.
I'd have to say that "A Moment Like This" (Kelly) was something "Out of A Dream" (Reba).
I think I'm going to go gargle now. For some strange reason, my throat feels all chapped and raw - almost as if I had been screaming or something. :-)
Thanks to my best friend, Beth, and her husband Pete, Rick and I had tickets to see Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson in concert in Tupelo, Mississippi. Thanks to my Father and my sister Kari, we had babysitters for Jared. They pulled a split shift since we had to leave early enough in the day to drive to Tupelo and actually eat dinner (something I didn't have to cook - yippee!!!) prior to time to find our seats.
It was an amazing night from the word 'GO'. Getting to spend time with the man I love is always good, but this even more so since his eyes were actually open. Although he unkindly suggested that I am responsible for his deafness now, I don't believe him because I wasn't near as loud as those 'other people' in the arena.
There is something almost magical about attending a live concert of this magnitude. The years peel away and reveal that inner person who truly isn't much older than about 18 and who can still shake it with the best of them. The lyrics flow back into your mind and the reality of getting to physically lay your eyes on the two entertainers who have brought a lot of joy into your day can really break you up!
From the opening act of Melissa Peterman, who played Barbara Jean on the TV show 'Reba', to the final number of Reba's ('Fancy'), it was just a blast!
I put several of the photos into the letter I am sending my son this week in Germany. I hope he enjoys seeing them and hearing about how his Mom and Dad actually got out of the house for a change.
I most humbly thank everyone involved in making my Valentine's Day evening a memorable one. From my long-suffering and possibly permanently deaf husband, to Beth and Pete, to Daddy and Kari, to Reba and Kelly - whom I am certain planned this particular venue with a harried and tired 40 - something in mind.
I'd have to say that "A Moment Like This" (Kelly) was something "Out of A Dream" (Reba).
I think I'm going to go gargle now. For some strange reason, my throat feels all chapped and raw - almost as if I had been screaming or something. :-)
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