Sunday got away from me as I had the awesome opportunity to go see George Strait on his last concert tour at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.  Martina McBride opened for George which was an added bonus for me because her music (and voice) have always resonated within my spirit. 

It’s been a long time since I’ve listened to country music but it used to be all Neal and I listened to when we dated.  Hearing the verses that captured me so many years ago brought me to tears on several occasions through the night.  I thought it best to share the day through picture (not the best grade, so I apologize) and verse. 

(Picture and verse might not match but these verses are what grabbed me again.)

I have been blessed.”  Martina McBride

Michelle had this in her kitchen, loved it.
Michelle had this in her kitchen, loved it.

For all the fighters and survivors, I’m gonna love you through it.”   Martina McBride

Patrick, Neal, me, Bubba (Charles), Michelle, Sarah and Charlie.
Patrick, Neal, me, Charlie, Michelle, Sarah and Bubba (Charles).

Do it anyway, believe it anyway, I sing, I dream, I love anyway.”  Martina McBride

Aren't we the pair?
Aren’t we the pair?

With a broken wing she carries her dreams and you ought to see her fly.”  Martina McBride   (My favorite)

View of the crowds at the rodeo carnival.
View of the crowds at the rodeo carnival.

I’m not going to lay around and whine and moan because someone did me wrong.”  George Strait

Rodeo crowd, record breaking 80,000.
Rodeo crowd, record breaking 80,000.

 

Life is to short to waste it.  I say bring on anything.”  George Strait

Martina McBride...we actually had decent seats on the 'field' but not the floor..so she was still far away.
Martina McBride…we actually had decent seats on the ‘field’ but not the floor..so she was still far away.

His fingerprints are everywhere.  I stop to stare.  I saw God today.”

Two strong women. ;)
Two strong women. 😉

I ain’t rich but Lord I’m free!”  George Strait

George Strait....best shot I could get. :(
George Strait….best shot I could get. 🙁

What’s your song today?

Blessings

Shannon