Happenings at the Rockin 'E' Ranch

After winning the local Stars of Tomorrow talent show,

Maranda went to Buffalo, Wyoming to compete

in the district competition.

She did VERY well.

We were both a little on edge when we first got there.

Listening to others musical talents, it got a little intimidating.

Then, throughout  the day, I was feeling much better about her chances,

until we couldn't get her flute to tune correctly.

We were warming up in another room,

and getting quite annoyed about the flute.

I have to admit, I was in a bit of a panic.

Then it was time to get backstage-

on our way, we ducked into the bathroom

to have a quick, (and very pleading) word of prayer.

(mainly to calm my nerves!)

How can one pray to win?

I mean really?

We had practiced.

We were prepared.

We had done our part.

We just needed comfort,

and a little help to do our best.

We headed backstage,

got situated,

and as they announced her, I quickly asked her to tune.

The curtain was opening,

and she shook her head 

'nope'-

gave a huge grin,

took her step forward to the mike-

(and at this point, I literally almost threw up)

I was begging a prayer in my head to PLEASE

make this situation go well......

As we began,

and my daughter was playing....

I was literally taken back.

It was beautiful.

She did a fantastic job.

She is so talented.

She is so blessed with faith.

As we concluded,

my daughter was thrilled 

and full of confidence over 

her performance.

What more could I want?

She did not win.

And that was ok.

She did wonderful, and I was proud.

AND,

I was VERY

grateful,

that as selfish as a 

mother's prayer

can be sometimes,

that my

Father

was so kind

to my daughter.