The boy next door and the boy on stage

Hello LOA Friends,

Have you ever been invited to go to a childs birthday party and it just really wasn't at the top of your list of things to do? Not that I don't love the family throwing it, not that I don't realize how much TaylorRae will enjoy it, and not that I don't know there are always amazing things that come out of meeting new people and reconnecting with old friends...but sometimes it takes a bit of self talk to get me to actually go.

This weekend was no different....

But first a little history. Last Sunday Charles and I were at the 11:00am service at The Unity Center where Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell shared some metaphysical lessons using the story of David & Goliath. Her topic was "handling the tough stuff" and it was fantastic. One thing I took from that lesson was, "When love meets fear, fear disolves." http://www.theunitycenter.net/

Towards the end of service there is always a closing song. About half way thru the song a little boy about 2 years old with a guitar strapped to his body comes up on stage and starts jammin on his guitar! His mouth was singing the words and at the end of the song where it really gets into it, you should have seen this little guy...he was rocking his guitar like I've never seen. IT WAS AWESOME and the whole place absolutely fell in love with this 2.5 foot star.

I noticed that the drummer was communicating with him right after his performance so I figured that he was the proud daddy of this boy. I never forgot him and our hearts were just beaming after seeing this little performer in action.

Ok back to this weekend...TaylorRae had been invited to a 4 year-old boy's birthday party up in Ramona. Evan the birthday boy and little Alec the 2 year old used to be our next door neighbors and they moved away about 6 months ago. We decided to go.

(Evan the birthday boy in front, TaylorRae right behind him and Alec to the right.)

On the way to the party I'm asking the universe..."Why are we going to Ramona for a 4 year old's party?" Oh yeah ..for the people. To see old friends and to meet new ones ..OK. Cool.

We show up and it's really nice to see this Gaby & Steve and the boys and all their relatives too. We've been at the party for maybe 30-45 mins and I've already met some great women Tina, Alison, and Michelle.

Then I'm standing in the kitchen and who walks into the kitchen?? The drummer from The Unity Center! I say, "Wait I totally know you..you're the drummer at my church!" He says, "Yes, my name is Toby." "Oh my gosh and you're the daddy of that amazing boy that came on stage last Sunday!!!" "Yes and he's (Lucas) here along with my wife (Alexis), want to meet them?" "Are you kidding? Of course!"

I go outside and there he is....adorable. I go up to him and in the warmest voice I can muster

I say, "Hello Lucas! I saw you on stage last Sunday!"

He says, "Yeah" and smiles.

I say, "You make me want to play guitar!"

He says, "Yeah"

I say, "It is soooooo great to meet you! give me 5"

He says, "Yeah"(And he high 5's me)

(Yep this is Lucas)

I know this might not seem like a big deal, but this boy is soooo special, the love is just pouring out of him and I can feel it. Wow...This experience is really filling my heart with so much joy I'm having a hard time finding the words to express it.

Then I meet Lucas's mommy, Alexis. My sister from another mother I swear. We connected so instantly that the time flew by and I don't think we could get to know each other fast enough. What a blessing meeting the whole family. I am soooooo glad that Gaby and Steve threw this great 4th birthday party for the their son Evan because if they didn't I would have had to wait longer to meet my new friends.

Today at TUC 11:00 am service when I saw Toby, Alexis and Lucas it put a smile is my heart. What a difference between meeting someone and having a connection and not meeting someone. Really an amazing feeling.

(Alexis & Liza)

Alexis you are an amazing spirit and I'm sooooo thrilled to have met you and your family. I'm excited for the future, I just know we were meant to meet.