Backstage Pass @ A.I.

Carol, (Vicki's sister) Jamey, Jonna, and myself went to the American Idol concert in OKC on Tuesday night. There was another good friend at the concert that had backstage passes to visit and take pictures with the American Idol top 11 after the concert. In the past, Vicki and I have had fun with this good friend for years in teasing about who could pick the next American Idol winner. We had our own private contest and predictions together. It has been a fun competition each week to see who was right about the contest results. This year, our friend was able to get backstage passes for the OKC concert and I was invited to bring Carol, Jamey and Jonna too. This was a generous and fun gift to us. Our friend could have given these prized tickets to many, but we were asked to go. I think it is because I have lost so many friendly bets over the years on A.I. results that there was a pity factor going for me. (American Idol watching started with me and Vicki when she got sick. It was something we could do for the past three years together that did not take lots of energy for her. Vicki even watched this year into the first few days of her hospice care.)

After the concert, the American Idol stars were incredibly gracious in giving their time to visit, to answer questions, and to take pictures with those that had passes to see them. When visiting with them, it became even more impressive how talented and confident they were on stage at such a young age, and yet they seemed humble and giving in person.

What a fun night! It brought a smile to my face during the concert to think about how much Vicki enjoyed music and in watching A.I. together. It was fun sharing this FUN experience with Carol and with our Siloam friends that came with us.