Monday, April 25, 2011

Southern States Tour! Day 1: Raleigh, NC

Well, we're here! Our Southern States Tour has officially begun! We'll be doing our best to keep the blog up-to-date, so that you dedicated readers (We're talking to you, Mama Haycock, and all you other YA mommy's) can follow our tour! We'll be posting pictures and text recaps as often as we can, and we'll do some video recaps as often as we can get them done! We need to take care of ourselves, and get much needed rest when we can!

Michele Ringer, Whitley Osborn, Oyoyo Bonner, and Kate Bailey
are ready to go!

Well, our day started bright and early when we met at the Richard Building at 3:00 am. Though it was early, there was a palpable energy pervading the air! We got to the airport, met up with the rest of our group, and boarding a plane at 6:00 am. We stopped in Dallas Fort Worth International airport after about two and a half hours on a plane, then boarded another flight to Raleigh! Two and a half hours after that, we touched down in Raleigh at about 3:30 pm local time. We immediately felt the humidity as we exited the aircraft, but we were thrilled to finally be in the South!



Aboard our BRAND NEW bus!

We stepped outside, and we saw a most beautiful sight: a brand new bus from "Le Bus" with our favorite driver, Coleen! She was our driver for 10-day and we just fell in love with her! The bus is brand new. We are the first group to use it. It has wood floors, power outlets, seat belts, and that 'brand-new' bus smell (pretty similar to 'brand-new' car). It honestly was one of the highlights of our day! At that point we took off to the chapel we would be eating at. We had an hour or so to change and freshen up, then we helped set-up and make a DELICIOUS meal (Chicken Salad Sandwiches!). We were lucky enough to eat with some of the local Young Single Adults!
Goofy Young Ambassadors with new friends!

We had a wonderful time eating with and getting to know so many wonderful young people from the area. It was great to get to know them by name before we shared our Fireside with them. They were truly remarkable people, and their spirits touched us as we sang and spoke about our Savior. It's been a busy, fun first day! We can't wait for our second day tomorrow! It's a big one: two shows! Keep checking back!
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5 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 26, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Mama Haycock thanks you on behalf of all Mamas. You all look great! WELCOME to the SOUTH!!!!

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  2. drudewittApril 26, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    I am a close friend and pseudo-mama of Ashley Haycock's and I am THRILLED to finally get to see you guys perform in under two weeks here in Atlanta! Be safe and see you soon!

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  3. larainydaysApril 26, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Mama Eddington is so happy for the update. I am also very pleased that you flew to your destination. Max told me you were going to hitchhike.

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  4. ringermelinda1@gmail.comApril 26, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Mama Ringer is SO SO happy for the updated blog!! I check it every day - so keep those good times rolling! and keep us informed!
    Love, love, love it!

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  5. Jeff DespainApril 26, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    We got word late about the fireside so I'm sorry we weren't able to get more YSA out and well they sure missed out! It was AWESOME!! Who knew primary songs could sound soo good?!? :) Now I've been apart of honors choirs and bands before and have been in performances where we've played something so beautiful that it brings the audience to tears.. but it's completely different when you yourself are so touched by what you are performing, that it means so much to you, that it brings you to tears as your performance did last night. When that happens tho it becomes a very strong spiritual experience for both the audience and the performer. Each of you bore your testimony to us, not just through your voice, but with your eyes. You can be coached to smile with your eyes and you've been well coached, but you can't be taught to have your testimonies shine from your countenances as yours does. Thank you for you testimonies, born to us through your eyes and through the incredible gifts our Lord has blessed you with. Y'all rock. Thank you for coming to the east and good luck y'all! :) See ya tonight!!

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