Thank You for Sharing Your Stories

THIS is why I love what I do. A lady at the show last night who had never heard my music told me later that she was moved to tears by "Angel". Her husband passed away recently and that song really spoke to her.
It really is amazing when you write a song and it means THAT much to people. I mean, I wrote it for my Granny because of how much she has inspired and influenced MY life. And look at what happens!!! She just continues to influence people without even meaning to!

So after having a beautiful moment with the lovely lady from last night, I get online and see an incredible comment on my myspace page from a girl named Holly. Here's what she wrote:

"My boyfriend and I saw you at Whiskey River a little over a year ago and I thought that you were great. We actually have your CD. I love that song My Angel. My mom died of kidney cancer a little over a year ago and that song helped me deal with her passing. Everytime I start to think about her and get sad and depressed I just put that song on and it makes me feel better. So I want to say thank you. Keep doing what you do and may God bless you."

It's just amazing how we can all affect someone else's life without even knowing it. And the best part? I am doing something because I am passionate about it. I LOVE what I do. I love writing songs. I love singing. I love dancing. I love performing. And because I am passionate about those things, there's so much more potential to positively affect and inspire others. I heard Michael Phelps talking on Jay Leno tonight. He was talking about having A.D.D. as a child. He really wanting to stop taking Ritalin because he noticed how focused he was when he was swimming. He knew if he could channel his energy in the pool, he was capable of being able to focus that same way in other areas in life. And it is all because of his passion for swimming. Swimming!!! I've never thought of swimming as something that could have such a huge impact on your life. But it does for those who truly love it.

I wish everyone could find their passions in life. I was lucky enough to figure it out at a very early age. The dream has evolved along the way, but it has stayed the same at the core. I was also blessed enough to be surrounded by people who encouraged me to "Dream Big". In the Kid's Club show, 2 of our songs were "Think Big" and "Never Give Up" and I believe every word of those songs! Singing them 4 times a day for 4 years probably didn't hurt ;) But I am going to take this dream as far as it can go. And I hope to encourage, inspire, and work my tail off along the way!