She (and Mere) selflessly give of their time, treasures and talents as they invest in youth and the mamas (in this case :) that are raising them. She confirmed what I've known which is that she loves Jesus, loves what He is doing in and thru her and loves those that are encouraged in the Lord via her ministry.
She let them play with her kiddos and told them different sweet stories. She asked them about school and things they enjoy doing. She allowed the girls to ask questions, take pictures and tell stories. After the show Franny invited us onto her tour bus with Matt and her children. Our girls were loved on in ways that far exceeded imagination. Just when I thought it couldn't get any more special- it did. I have tears in my eyes just capturing this day in writing. She turned and looked right down at Kylee and said, "But you come find me" and continued with her last song. Then she explained to everyone that unfortunately she couldn't stay to sign autographs because she had a 14 hour bus ride and a flight out of Nashville in the morning that she had to make. Unusual, This is the Stuff, Let it Go, Write Your Story. ) Of course the girls thought it was great fun and sang right along.Īs if this wasn't enough awesomeness for one day Franny took the stage. I usually do so person to person and not in the center of a crowd. While I happily acknowledge another god-given year of life. And then I turned a shade of pink few have encountered as Mere and the band sang Happy Birthday, quite loudly, to me. When things settled a little we were able to tell VCB what a great set it was and to thank Mere for being so sweet to our girls. Songs that apply to all of us.Īfter their set we joined the masses in an attempt to chat with the band. Written to bless and honor the one that instilled the talent and ability into not only the writers but those listening. Written out of a need for God to meet them in their moments of distance, despair, joy, discontent, worry. It's not fancy, no pyro technics, no flashing lights. Vertical Church Band is amazing and the worship is just that- worship. It read, " Yeah, hey!!! I see y'all!!! -)" You could have sent the girls home that very moment and their days would have been made. Seconds later I saw a message come across from her for our girls. I love to see the way that you are so unusual ) and know that she was created in His image and needn't fear man.Īt one point in the sound check the girls saw Mere pull out her phone. And that when she faces mean girls or criticism for her faith she can sing the chorus of "Unusual" (I call you Brave, unique and set apart. I love that in moments of hardship my daughter can recite lyrics that remind her that we serve a "Strong God" and that "Not For A Moment" will He forsake us. I love that my daughter does not look up to Disney personalities but to authentic, bible believing, women of God that serve Him first, then family, then the body of Christ. I love that she adores her and sings her music when she is getting ready in the morning. Mere took the stage for sound check and Kylee yelled her name more times than she should have. The girls spent our money on merchandise and concessions all in the name of the "girls weekend" and we happily obliged every purchase. We joined the crowd, on our blankets, in the festival atmosphere of shoulder to shoulder, muddy toed- selfie taking- folks and made memories. To have them together at the same event made us giddy. I couldn't have been more excited about this because both Mere and Franny have been sweet influences in my Kylee's life and are considered extended family in our home. The lineup included Unspoken, Selah, Meredith Andrews, Vertical Church Band, Francesca Battistelli and Kutless. My friend Michelle and I took our daughters to the Witness Festival in Quarryville, PA. I, however, planned a day of celebration. A number certain to scare the average pre-middle aged woman. Thankfully, those symptoms were due to Neurological Lyme Disease, and with an exhaustive oral/intravenous antibiotic protocol, and the grace of God, I was restored to health. I suffered symptoms unique to ALS with a life expectancy of 3-5 years. Nine years ago I went thru the biggest scare of my life. (OK- I don't actually shout from rooftop but you get my point) I gleefully shout my age from the rooftop.
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