WOW!!

Well, we arrived at NQC yesterday afternoon. It has been AWESOME, and we've just attended one program. We have 3 on the agenda today. Everyone has sung great. There's been lots of fun and laughs and plenty of tears.

Why tears, well, you know I cry at the drop of a bucket anyway, but I'll have to tell you about the Greenes. I'm a big "Greenes" fan anyway....so I've been holding on to this story to post until I saw them with my own eyes! I've seen them before, but I was really anxious for this time. The Greene's consist of a husband and wife team, Tony and Taranda, and another guy named Jeff. I'll post pictures. Well, Tony was diagnosed with end stage renal failure a few years ago and has been undergoing peritoneal dialysis until he developed infections, then began hemodialysis. His only hope was a kidney transplant.

A few weeks ago, a letter was attached to their website. On August 25th, Tony and Taranda underwent surgery. Taranda, to give her kidney - Tony, to receive it. You can check it all out on their website. Taranda's letter is on page 6 of 13 for their updates.

Last night was the first night for both of them back on stage. Just walking on stage got them a standing ovation - and many tears. Then they sang "There's a Miracle in Me." That got a major standing ovation. Tony said that the doctors told them if they would have been born twins, there was not a possibility that they could have been a more perfect match for the transplant. They sang 2 more songs...."God Has A Better Plan" and "Hold On"....both of which fit the moment.

They got like a 5 minute round of applause. I was tickled pink to get to witness the moment....it was definitely the show-stopper of the night. People were even talking about it on the shuttle ride back to the hotel.

Gotta go. Will write more soon.....