On the same day the U.S. Supreme Court made the historical decision to legalize gay marriage nationwide, my daughter’s Christian singing group performed its only Kansas concert of a seven-state tour.
Friday was the first time I’d seen her in two weeks. She was
actually gone for both my birthday and Father’s Day, but that didn’t bother me.
I was so ecstatic that she tried out for this group and made it. It’s been the
experience of a lifetime, and I know she didn’t want the tour to end. (I know
this because she told me on the way home. Ha. Their last concert was last night
in Joplin, Mo.)
If you're reading this on a laptop, this video is a little sample from Friday night. It’s
difficult to describe my emotions while I was taking it. It was such a happy
day for millions of Americans – and I’m assuming it was particularly great for
gay Christians who wish to be married in a church.
And it was such a happy atmosphere inside the church, even
though I’m told many there were disappointed with that morning’s SCOTUS decision. The
subject never came up, which was appropriate. It was clear from the prayer
before the concert that the focus would be on simply praising God.
During the entire concert, I was fighting back tears. Totally
unexpected. If someone wants to offer an explanation as to why, I would
love to hear it.
Well.
ReplyDeleteI believe it is because you are a beautiful human being, Adam, and you care. You care about every person's human right to be who she or he truly is.