In the midst of trial ...

appears those that you least expect to help out.

While my main support system did fail, I can't let it pass that I did get help from unsuspecting people.

Lea was busy Fri night, and i know she's up really early for work, so I admit, I didn't think to call her even though she's in the neighborhood. She was heading to bed, she went to close her browser and saw my FB plea for help, and sent me the text saying she had to change back into clothes and was on her way.

Kate saw my frustration on twitter Sat that my friend didn't go get my meds as promised, so she added me to her list of errands, did my shopping, banking and med run for me. Seriously folks, she was an angel, we had only met IRL once before at my garage sale. She has the cutest kids, I gladly kept them here so she could get a little time alone also.

My boyfriend Eric and his daughter came over on Sunday to spend a few hours before he drove her home and had to head North, he just started a new job and is working almost 50 hrs a week.

A former neighbor came by with a surprise Christmas food drop for me. 5 bags of groceries and a Turkey. Humbled and blessed.

My friend Jake dropped by w/ a fantastic Christmas CD for me, and has called daily even though he's getting ready for his band's first music video shoot this weekend.

My ex even offered to drive down 3 hours to spend time helping if I needed, yet none of the "close friends" that have been here through all of this, were able to be here for me.

So while it was frustrating, there were major bright lights from unexpected places, and they weren't trains! I am blessed, I am humbled that people I barely know would go out of their way to help me out. It's times like these that really show you where we need to prune. Thank you Lord for being so blunt!

Jacob Merlin ROCKS the house!

OMGOSH They were chosen!! I am sooooo happy for these guys!! WOOHOO!!! They are headed into the Trailblazer Studio soon to record the music and a video!

One of my dearest friends is an amazing musician. Last week his band auditioned to be the House Band for the NBA's own Portland Trailblazers!

Found this video online of the audition; mind you, they didn't get the music until less than a week before the audition and his dad writes ALL the parts for the horn section. Oh ~ did I mention his dad was on a CRUISE in EUROPE at the time? Yes, Rick faxed/emailed all the music to Jacob so the guys could practice! I can't imagine THAT bill!!

Trail Blazers band tryouts: Jacob Merlin Band