Grateful

‘They’ say a core memory is one that shapes your life in a new and foundational way. Attending the Noah Kahan concert in the pouring rain in Fenway Park is now one for me, although not for why you might think.

From start to finish, it was a meaningful experience. The artist’s humility and his ability to articulate his personal struggles to bring healing to so many inspires me to be a better writer and human being.

Singing out loud his cherished lyrics with other like-minded fans made it somehow a profound, almost religious experience. And having my son next to me sealed the deal. He is my first born. We have walked through hard times, both individually and together. Against all odds, our bond is unbreakable. I am so grateful for both my children and the healing in our lives.

Of all the dynamic moments, this next one will remain above the others. It is the actual core memory.

Michael is the Music Director for one of the opening artists of the tour, Annabelle Dinda, who is a beautiful and talented singer-songwriter.

While waiting for the doors to open, Michael calls me and says, “Mom, I am coming to get you. Stay there.” He showed up in record time, and escorted me and my guest, Sara Civian, past hundreds of fans to the front of the line, checking on me as we hurried. He then communicated to security that he was on the crew, and he needed to bring his mom in with him. We were in!

My son has grown in ways unimaginable. I am infinitely proud of both my children. Not for what they do, but for who they are inside.

So, Mamas, if you are in that stage of waiting and praying, stay strong and be patient. Your “I am coming to get you” is on the way.