We scooted on out of Dallas after the second service in a hurry to get to Kirbeyville for a house show at our friend's, Jay and Kathy Sharp's place. Per usual, Samwise talked non-stop until two miles from our destination.<\/p>\n
We unloaded in the dark while the boys made a b-line for the trampoline full of Sharp (and neighbor) children. The trunk door to our van has been permanently locked for five months. In order to make the trip in the van, we have been loading in through a side door and removing a seat from the van every time we loaded or unloaded. Michelle was explaining the situation to Billy, a Kirbeyville fellow who was helping us unload. He made his way to the back of the van, punched the door like Fonzy and it flew open. Halle-stinkin-lujah!!! Our life got a whole heckuva lot easier with one swift punch! Billy trained us in the ways of punch opening and we are now opening our trunk and loading in like any other normal travelling musical family of six. Billy, The Door Whisperer, you can have free Barry and Michelle cd's for the rest of your life.<\/p>\n
You know that feeling you get when you walk into someone's home and you know you are cut from the same cloth? That's what it was like for us to be in the Sharp's home. We met them almost a decade ago in FW and we had a good connect even then. We could tell, as their people filled up their living room, they live in the same kind of community as we do…one where you are family, bloodlines or not. We could see that they are well loved and that they love well. The Kingdom of God is alive and well in Kirbeyville.<\/p>\n
Jay and Kathy are preparing to record in December and we asked them to play a few of their own songs to open the night up. A highlight of the night for us was Jay, standing there in his socks, singing a fabulous song about how the devil will get his butt kicked. No shoes required. Our friends Rodney, Kathy and Meredith Moore came out from Beaumont and fit right in. We talked about grace and sang about the goodness of God. We laughed and worshipped and had a really good exchange with the Kirbeyville family.<\/p>\n
We slept a tad late, awoke to an amazing breakfast and got in a couple of hours if great conversation with the Sharps. No pretense needed, we just dove right in. We talked about life, loss, grace and Jesus. Our kids were so sad to leave and Samwise tried to sneak Rosa, the chihuahua into the van.<\/p>\n
Be sure to check out www.jayandkathy.com<\/a> and watch for their new project at the turn of the year. Kirbeyville, we can't wait to see you again!<\/p>\n We scooted on out of Dallas after the second service in a hurry to get to Kirbeyville for a house show at our friend's, Jay and Kathy Sharp's place. Per usual, Samwise talked non-stop until two miles from our destination. … Continue Reading <\/a><\/p>\n
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