This coming Saturday, my oldest child, the one who has been with me the longest, is going to be on stage in a recital hall in the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas at Austin for his Junior Recital. When he first told me that this would be happening, I was amazed at how fast time has gone by.
It seems like just yesterday I was seeing him off on his very first solo trip to Austin for freshman orientation. That day, I was supposed to go with him but realized that I couldn't just go and leave Nicholas and David at home. I mean, what was I thinking? So, I did the only thing I could do...I put my trust in God and in Brenham and I waved goodbye to him as he started on his journey. He did fine that week. He went to lots of orientation information meetings, he made friends, and he realized that Austin was where he was supposed to be. He had found his new home.
Now, three years later, he is a junior and is hosting this recital for everyone to come enjoy. Not only has he found his home, he has grown exponentially in his music studies. He has had an amazing teacher who has nurtured his voice and it shows. I always knew he was talented, but the extent of his talent has gone beyond anything I ever imagined. He sings opera. Opera. I don't know very many opera singers who weigh about as much as a feather. The voice that comes out of him is phenomenal. It shocks everyone when he sings.
So on Friday, Nicholas, David and my self will be heading to Austin to listen to this wonderfully talented young man sing. I am so very proud of him and all of his accomplishments. If you are in Austin this weekend, please come hear him. The recital is free and there will be a reception afterward. He would love to have a full house.
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