New Orleans

Friday Night: Ben Speer's Stamps Baxter Final Performance. Everyone did a fantastic job! Those two weeks of instruction and encouragement made a tremendous difference in everybody, both in their musical abilities and their personalities. The choir sounded amazing ,and it was an honor to sing with Ben and Allison Speer. After the concert was over, everyone in the school was busy saying goodbye because many of them were leaving that night, and others very early in the morning. I sat back watching all this transpire, and was struck by a strange feeling. Having spent the last two weeks with all of these people, and in such a close proximity, it starts to create a bond. Staying up late with all of these like-minded and like-hearted people (even though Chase persistently reminded us, "Ok guys, its passed curfew, time for bed.") , they really begin to grow on you. Sitting there, I began to realize that these people were like my second family, and we were all leaving. It was a sad moment. I love all of you guys and gals, very much. That night, we all stayed up and sang and played and glorified God. It was a good way to end the "school year." I will miss you guys!


We packed up this morning, and began the drive to Louisiana. We went through Alabama, and Mississippi. I found both of the states very beautiful. It was an overcast day, with a few showers. We got to Louisianna, and interestingly enough, it was cooler than Tennessee. When we arrived in New Orleans, we noticed that despite it being such a big city in the downtown area, it was not at all crowded. There was a fair number of people on the streets, but the sidewalks were open. First sound we heard was obviously:  A jazz quartet down a busy side street. Yes, we were in New Orleans! Tomorrow, we'll do a little sight seeing/exploring. For now, we're just relaxing in the motel, which is a converted coffee grinding warehouse. The walls are old brick, with the loose mortar. Very cool :) I'l ltake pictures for ya'll!

Goodnight :)