I mostly was recovering from kidney stone surgery but did manage to play a gig on drums and one on trumpet. Mr. Rex got his jersey from his HS although he was number 20. Had a nice Christmas with the family and stopped to see Mr. Phillips!

It's always a pleasure to hear Samara with her family. This was number 7 for me. Her father is always so kind to me also! Fun to see some Byron kids that made the journey also! 

I moved to Holland this month. Saw a beautiful rainbow. Had the Honor of playing with the Harry James Orchestra. Had a great time of fellowship with some band directors. And went to Elijah's junior recital which was awesome! 

Again, I had the honor of attending the wedding of David and Heather! So inspired by these two and it was a beautiful time of worship and fellowship! 

It was an absolutely beautiful Fall!

Amazing that this was the first time Stevie had been in GR. This was my 4th time hearing him and he was amazing as ever. The sound was a major problem that put a big damper on the night for me but was so happy so many friends and family got the chance to hear him for the first time. Great to hear my friend Dwight Adams play with him again and Shelea sounded amazing as always. Also special to go with my good friends Dale and Sandy! 

I couldn't help and post many of a similar picture but I never get tired of them! 

Another one I'm so proud of ! So great to have Markus in Holland and again, had a very blessed time of fellowship! 

Hard to believe she has already turned 50! Had a nice little celebration for her. 

Brandon is another one that stays in touch with me. I'm proud of him and is another one of my favorite bassists! We had a great time of fellowship and he sounded great as always! 

Great to hear Joshua Rodman again and was so happy he had Phillip Norris with him who is one of my favorite Bassists (I have many)! I also love seeing so many friends at these concerts! 

October began with hearing my bro play with Yo Yo Ma. It was the second time I have heard him and he just brings so much joy to all he does! Fun to go with Sis and see my dear friend Eric Thorne there! 

Many of these pictures should be individual posts but trying to get caught up. I think you see common themes from month to month. Fellowship, music, and nature. I played a couple of special gigs this month. One in Muskegon with very special people. Mr. Xavier Davis, Mr. Rob Hartman, and Mr. Tim Froncek. These gentlemen represent the longest associations I have in music which all go back to HS. It was a very special night! I also got to play a gig that really happened because of Talia's stay in hospice. It was so nice to play for her Doctor and Nurse and was a little emotional just because I love these people so much! Got to see Branford again in Detroit. Sadly two of the pictures are of friends lost this month. Mr. Tom Rink, and Mr. Milt Sernick. 

I was so honored to attend the wedding of Luther and Yvonne. It encourages my soul so much to see these young people love the Lord and to keep me in their lives as they have left MSU. 

It was fun to again meet up with my hero, friend, and mentor Mr. Jon Faddis at the Schilke plant. Both Jon and I were looking at some mouthpieces and the amazing staff made one for me. Love playing Schilke and the hospitality they always show me. 

I've seen so many great concerts at Ravinia outside of Chicago. I've been wanting to hear and meet Joel Ross who is a great Brother in Christ. It just so happened he was with family getting something to eat on the grounds so I was able to thank him for his testimony! Was able to see Samara for my 6th time. Never disappoints. It was fun to go with my niece Libby. We didn't get to talk to her this time, but I was able to give her a cd and she so graciously let me know she received it! So kind! 

It was always a bucket list item for me to see the Northern Lights and God has blessed that with a few opportunities in the last few years to see them. Always breath taking!