Was so fun to see so many former students, current students, and friends at the concert today. Special congrats goes out to Thomas Tran who received a scholarship and was featured today! 

It was fun to see the tulips out today in Holland! I used to play many shows during tulip time which is next month. That has dried up but enjoyed seeing them out in the cold but nice day today before I attended the concert!

Watched these two videos from Global Awakenings recently. These couples are such inspirations to me and are modern day examples for me to show how deep you can go with God but also the cost one has to pay. They are truly amazing and I thank God so much for them. 

Mrs. Mesman was my 3rd grade teacher, (Miss Paul at the time). We have kept in touch meeting up when we can. The Mesman's have been a total blessing in my life and really helped fill in some of the mom gaps at times in my life. She also was my niece Esther's pre school teacher. She was only at Northview for 2 years. I have many people in my life that our paths crossed at just the right time and have made a life long friends out of it. Not a coincidence at all but more divine appointment I'd say. Thank you Lord for the Mesman's!

One of the cool things about the eagles is how it is brining together community. Many cars pull off the side of the road. One person expressed the same sentiment that with so much horrible things happening, it's nice to have a diversion of watching the majesty of these eagles. Love God and His creation! 

It was a little rough for a couple reasons but I'll move on. The band was killin' and all good friends! 

I had such a great time with my dear friends Jeff and Sue who I met on my Israel trip, watching the eclipse with them. The drive home did not enjoy so much! 

Sean's Dizzy Spells Show was amazing and I was so glad I got to be able to see it. Sean is for sure one of the great trumpeters of our time! Love and Blessings to you my Brother!

Branford truly is one of my favorite saxophonists of all time. Been so blessed to hear him so many times over the years. He always takes you on a journey. Great to see them and so many friends! 

I was happy this Easter because I was able to really focus on the reason for the season which is almost impossible to do at Christmas. It helped to go see The Chosen which has been so awesome for me. Played a service in GR and was great to play with Eli and Juan! Went to Dad's after then we went to my brother Nate and Dori and saw my nephews which is always fun! 

The night started off with dinner with my niece Kelli and then was so happy that so many of my friends were able to experience the amazing Samara Joy. 

Came home to see a premier of a Branford Marsalis Symphony with two of my best buds. Then it was fun the next night to see Randy Napoleon with Brandon Rose and Ari Titel. 

The main reason for going to Florida was to see my friends/heroes! Terell Stafford, Wycliffe Gordon, and Jeff Hamilton. Was also great to see Phillip Norris and Kevin Bales.

Had a great rest of the week. Left Miami early to travel back up to Sarasota. Saw Mom and Dad Townley, had a great time with former student James Suggs and Duke Ellington bassist John Lamb, saw a dolphin and came back to snow.