And with this...I finish MOC 7!!
Journaling:
I was destined to marry a drummer. From my youngest days, I always gravitated towards drums and drummers. My favorite person in nearly every band? The drummer.
My Dad was a country music singer and guitar player and had retired when my Mom gave him an ultimatum: Music or kids. He chose a family. In the 1970’s, he decided to take up his his guitar again. He started a guitar choir at our church and when my parents made a Cursillo in 1973, he became “The Big Guy with the Big Guitar”. He quickly became the assumed leader at the occassions the community got back together.
One day, a handsome young man came to one of the meetings with a Djembe drum. My Dad saw him, and immediately said, “Son, you stand right next to me!!!!!” On his way there, the young man said to himself, “If anyone says anything negative about me bringing a drum, I’m outta there!!”.
My Dad and my future husband fell for each other that day. From the moment they met, there was a connection, and we joked that when he found out that my Dad came with the package, we started dating.
Through this time, my Dad was thrilled to have a real drummer in his band. Up until then, our drummer was
named “Mo”...you know, MO Chine...Machine. He only had a drummer in a box.
On our wedding day, we all got up and played country music at our reception, and I sang a song I wrote for Michael.
Our lives have always been filled with music, and that’s just the way we like it! Our daughter is now in the choir at our Church with Michael and she loves to sing. Even though my Dad is now gone, his music lives on in the songs he recorded and the love we have in our heart for him. Who would have thought that a hand drum would bring me my soul mate, my husband, and my forever love!?
Credits:
Font: KG Susan P (custom font of my printing)
A Crazy Love is Great Word Art: Etc by Danyale "On the Inside"
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From this Moment Word Art: "Once Upon a Time" Collab
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Paper Heart: M3 January 2017
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Ribbon, journal book: Etc by Danyale "Afternoon in the Park"
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Stitches: Etc by Danyale "Boho Soul"
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Doodle, staples, Right Now Tag: Thrive
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Stitched Heart: "Makers Gonna Make" Collab
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Believe in Possibilities Word Art, heart star drawing, The Robin Music paper, : M3 August 14
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Family word art, log papers, From this Moment Word Art: "Treasured - The People" Collab
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Arrow: "Karma 2 Innercircle" Collab
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Grace Word Art: "Grace" Collab
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Paint hearts, heart frame: "Laugh Often" Collab
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Ephemera paper, tag, : "M3 April 2017
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envelope: Pink Reptile Design "More than You Know"
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Flower, foliage: Etc by Danyale "Sundara"
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1424 Ticket: Etc by Danyale "She Flew"
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Tickets: Etc by Danyale "Lifetime"
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Bead spill: Etc by Danyale "Peace Love"
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Paper tear: Etc by Danyale "The Street Where We Llive"
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Bleed paper: Etc by Danyale "Affirmation"
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Vintage paper pack, view wheel: Etc by Danyale "Beginnings"
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Tab: Amy Wolff "Renewal"
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Background wood paper: Etc by Danyale "Songbird"
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