BLAST

Well, we had a blast at BLAST this past weekend. Our three girls, Kaitlin, Sam, and Kelli, were able to attend this year. And, if you don't know, BLAST is a district talent event for the Church of the Nazarene. Kids come from all over the eastern part of the state to perform and compete in art and sports. Very exciting stuff! And such a joy to see kids come together and give it their best for God.

Kaitlin performed and competed with a sign to the popular Christian song "What Faith Can Do" by Kutless. She did a phenomenal job! She did not place, but her song and performance spoke to my heart, and I'm sure did to others as well. Sign language always makes a song's lyrics come alive for me. And, Kaitlin does a fantastic job.

Kelli submitted a creative writing--a short story, if you will. I had the privilege of hearing it (read by Ms. Kaitlin) on the way to the BLAST event. And, let me just say... people, if you see the work of an author named "Kelli Nelson" on the shelves in the future, you better pick it up. It will be well worth your time. She is a very talented girl, and am anxious to see how God uses her talent in the future. (Just remember me, Kelli, when you get rich and famous.)

Sam was there for moral support, and a good job she did. I'd love to have her in my corner anytime!

We had a good weekend, minus the hotel scares. Let me just say, do not trust the pictures that the Days Inn posts on the internet. What I saw online was worlds away from what we experienced. Plus, the unexpected visitor in the morning (or 3 unexpected visitors), make me never want to stay in that establishment again. Deadbolt and chain your doors in those places, people. The visitors may only be hotel staff coming to check your room, but that doesn't subtract from the creepy factor in the least.

I am very proud of our girls. They performed and conducted themselves in a very respectable manner. I was blessed to be their chaperon, and thoroughly enjoyed their company.