MY HUSBAND IS HOME!!
It’s been almost a month, and even though he’s already back at work this afternoon recording guitars for someone’s record, it’s wonderful to have him back under the same roof as the rest of us.
I flew out Friday to Colorado to see his Saturday show at Red Rocks. (You can read about that HERE.) For those of you who have been there, you may understand why this was such an amazing experience. That Amphitheater is unlike anything I have ever been to…and everyone said that it was the most amazing venue they had ever played.
To see my husband perform, and even lead a song himself there was a memory I will treasure forever. I got teary-eyed as they took the stage, and completely cried as he was singing. I kept thinking “my husband is singing at Red Rocks!!” I was so proud of him. He was worked so hard, been so faithful, and this moment was such a reward.
Another thing that made the day really special was discovering that my Uncle (whom I knew had played there himself) performed there on the exact same day (May 4), 23 years earlier in 1990. How awesome is that?!
To top it all off, about 35 of my family members and friends were in the crowd. I was born outside of Denver, and so we have a lot of loved ones who wanted to be there. I was so excited that they were able to see him perform in such an incredible space.
I ran up and down those steps to see my family, and then back to the stage, up more stairs to the greenroom, down 3 ramps to catering, etc. so many times, that I woke up in the night several times that night with my legs aching! This big girl got quite the workout!! Fortunately, Baby Girl seemed to handle it all just fine!
We rode back on the bus together, which was really fun, even though it took almost 24 hours. I love all of the people he travels with, and it was amazing to have no responsibilities for an entire day. I slept until 11am and took a huge nap, not sure those have happened on the same day since I was on bed-rest!
On a random note on the flight to Denver, there were 2 men in a row ahead of me, cracking “musician” jokes as we were getting off the plane. All about how musicians never grow up, and how they can’t make a living, etc….it was pretty hilarious and ironic, considering I was about to go see my husband perform at one of the most iconic venues in the world. I was traveling with my sweet friend, whose husband plays drums with Hank, and we just laughed together as we listened to the cracks. But it also served as a good reminder – you really never know who may be listening…
On a health note, um..It’s HARD to eat healthy on the road! Tours provide amazing food for each meal, complete with about 5 desserts to choose from. I wasn’t perfect, but fortunately, they offered salad at every lunch and dinner, which totally neutralized the cake I ate, right?!
On the way home we found a Chipotle and Panera to eat at so it wasn’t a total loss!
We got home early this morning and I about died seeing our little ones being reunited with their daddy. There is nothing sweeter.
So, today is a good day. I’m sitting in Hank’s studio right now while he’s working, baby is sleeping, Henry is playing.
We had a lot of rain overnight so today is gorgeous. We are planning a family walk once Miles wakes up, then, a quiet evening.
I kept turning to Hank this weekend and saying “We have an amazing, wonderful life.” The Lord has blessed us far beyond what we deserve.
And, to think, in less than 4 months our lives will be getting even richer with the arrival of Baby Girl.
Truly, I wouldn’t trade with anyone.
live well. be well.
