With or Without You
We had a difficult time making the decision whether or not to go ahead with the U2charist after the snow and ice came. Some said that if the band could get there, we ought to do it for those who would come, even though we knew attendees would be small in number. Others said that we ought to postpone in the interest of safety and the interest of making a big splash and receiving a larger donation for our causes. I could see the points of both groups, and I was torn. In the end, the decision was left up to the band. One was indifferent (in a good way), one didn't want to do it (and didn't come), three wanted to go ahead. I wanted to go ahead with it but was okay if we didn't (especially as I had our Minnesota visitor covered).
So we went ahead, ready to play for a handful--wives and husbands and so on. While the actual turnout wasn't what it might have been in good weather, we still ended up with 50 or so enthusiastic folks and had a great time. You know the scripture about where two or three are gathered--well, the spirit was great!
posted by mac | 7:03 PM
4 Comments:
Glad you got to do it! I'm sure the 50 appreciated the fact that you weathered the storm to make it happen. Did you video tape it?
Keep rockin' brother!
Thanks, Mark. No video this time around, but that's something we'll work on in the future. But if you remember seeing any footage of the Cody band, we weren't that exciting to watch. More of the same here, and I tend the most animated of the bunch. Still, it's good music.
Michael, I was thrilled that you went ahead with it but would have understood if you didn't. I enjoyed it so much that I am still humming U2 songs in my head.
Driving home from work today, my radio station played "With or Without You" and I was telling myself how much Bono sounded like you!!! You were great Michael, and this Minnesota person appreciates it more than you know.
What a great resource!
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