Music Across The Sound...A Visit With Dear Friends in Hyde County and FRIEDA SAID "ANNE!"

March 1 was a great day for Wayne and me. After having battled this evil FLU thing for what seems to be an eternity, we headed out early to Hyde County. It's beautiful country up there and always a pleasure to visit. I was performing in "MUSIC ACROSS THE SOUND," which has always been a great time among wonderful folks. The folks in Hyde county are always so generous and kind to us. They put out a spread like you would not believe!!! There was enough food to feed an army...and to tell you the truth, some of us musician types are known to have hefty appetites, so we were more than thrilled with the selections! I wanted to start with desert because there were amazing cakes, pies, cookies and loads of yummy treats. I behaved and had dinner first. But I am a firm believer in the saying "Life is uncertain...eat dessert first!" My friends Gary and Kitty Mitchell and David Tweedie were there, my good buddy Gerald Hampton and his new treasure (thanks for accompanying me Gerald!) Marcy Brenner and Lou Castro and their brand new baby girl Charlotte, Jamie Tunnel, Earl Carrawan, Rodney Kemp and others were there. It's like a big family reunion of sorts. Also, our dear friends Martha and Gene Myers came over on their way back from Raleigh. The concert was held is the GORGEOUS Providence Methodist Church. It is known as the "Church that was moved by the Hand of God." Dick Tunnel (Jamie's dad) gave the audience the wonderful story how how the church came to its present location today.
The audience was so warm and welcoming. They are ALWAYS warm and welcoming, for that matter. We have done this same show at Mattamuskeet and I have loved it there each time, but there was just "something" about performing in such a beautiful historic church.
I am blessed with talented friends, warm neighbors in the counties north of here and good friends.
When we returned to Washington, we spent the night at my parent's place and we made a visit to Frieda. She was very happy to see us and we were happy to see her. I HAVE TO SHARE SOME NEWS! She looked right at me and SAID...MEANING VOCALIZED..."ANNE." She grinned like a Cheshire cat! It was like she was holding in this BIG surprise! Then she said "WAYNE" and just laughed! We were thrilled. I was in tears and we were high 5'ing all over the place. Today, was so wonderful to have time together with Frieda, Wayne, Martha and Gene. Frieda said several words and is working SO VERY HARD.
I am asking those of you who read the blog to PLEASE pass this good news. Frieda is working hard. She has great support from her caregivers and she is trying SO HARD.
On specifically THREE different occasions over the past week, I have been told that by folks asking about Frieda "that they HEARD" she is a VEGETABLE! She is a HUMAN BEING. She has problems to overcome, but she is certainly no vegetable and that is so hurtful. Bad news seems to travel and keep going and going. The good news is that FRIEDA can type, she can drive herself around in her own power chair, she can engage in conversation and all that is needed from visitors is patience and an extension of love and encouragement to Frieda as she continues to heal.
TIME is the answer and just know that Frieda is in this to WIN and in it for the long haul. Please continue to pray for Frieda
and just know that vegetables are for steaming and eating. We have actually joked about it though. Frieda said it was ok to let readers know that ASPARAGUS is her favorite vegetable, so if she must be labelled a "vegetable," she would like to be ASPARAGUS! SEE? That caustic sense of humor is still perfectly in place.
GO FRIEDA GO! She's going to do great things folks...so just keep praying for her energy and strength to push forward.
Thanks for stopping by and I appreciate all of you as readers.
Also, once again a HUGE THANK YOU to all of those who put together "MUSIC ACROSS THE SOUND!" I thoroughly enjoyed myself and singing for you was completely my pleasure.
Till next time,
Annie

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