A surprise for me and big tears of joy for her

Went to our local church today. The local music school, in which The Kid has been a student for years, was having its ending of this autumn term. By tradition that is celebrated with a massive concert and show-off. All sorts of music and bands was performing. There were classic pieces on both guitar and piano. A luciatåg appeared (a few days early). Some violin and flute, the brass band (including TK) and two bands doing a rock/pop song each. Of course, I was filled with parents joy (and pride!) hearing TK perform, and it was also fun to hear the songs he's been practising and struggling with at home put in context and arranged in a clever way.

And for this event the church, its just enough-sized stage and good sound equipment was just perfect. 

As the crowed was gathering and I had snatched myself a good seat and waited for it all to start, suddenly M, my friend from work, by coincidence suddenly sat down beside me. She was like "You??" and I went "You??" as we starred at each other, both just as surprised. It turned out her son, the kid I have told you some about, recently had started in that same music school and this concert was his first ever public performance. Later when "his" band was on stage M had big tears falling down from her eyes (I know that feeling alright) 

"- After all struggles, finally something amazing", she told me as her son played. Maybe he wasn't quite yet a virtuoso but he gave his heart for the music. It was really fun to see him like that after all the bad news I've been told lately. What more improvement can anyone ask for?

So yeah, today was quite a surprise.

Much Love
Daniel