Its as if these singers were a deterrent to the nasty wet weather! Nothing is going to stop us from enjoying the last two days of our trip! Even the great fatigue that is beginning to settle in on us (myself included). After assessing the situation, I offered the group the opportunity to attend the Pope's New Years Blessing... All but 6 went (most of which had been blessed by this Pope on our previous Italy tour). Those six and I returned to the hotel for naps... where everyone else joined within the hour!
Ahhhhhhhh now everyone is rested and getting dressed to take our very important "walk" through St Peter's Square into the grand doors and take our rightful place in the choir loft for the 5:30pm Vigil Mass! We are the VERY FIRST choir to be heard in St. Peter's in 2009! What a privilege and an honor. With some rest under our belts, I am sure it will be the highlight of these young singers trip! I am so proud!
Well, I must ready myself to meet the choir in the lobby in just a few short minutes! Hope everyone at home is enjoying their New Year's afternoon as we sound in just a few short hours!
Ciao...
Hillard
What a GRAND way to spend New Years Day!
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We love you!
How thrilling. I think it is seven mintutes from now...
ReplyDeleteI will TRY and picture your beautiful faces and voices. I will picture the tears in the faces of those who listen.
Thank you for your blog. You and Jamie inspired me to create one, too (for orphans around the world, only thing is, not many have found it yet)! But it's been a neat way to spend part of my vacation.
P.S. Hope you blog about the Mass afterward!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!!!
ReplyDeleteWe are praying for safe travels.