Postcard from Cheyenne
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Today was definitely Nebraska day! From Omaha to Cheyenne, except for
about 35 miles, it was all Nebraska! Hot, too, but a great breeze and
some shady trees at the rest areas.
When we met up with our kids at the pick up location, yep, definitely
lots of talking and sharing about the great hosts they had been with the
night before. Such friends and hospitality we found with the Nebraska
Choral Society! Joining us in the audience were some relatives, too.
Laura's aunt was there and looked like about half of Becca's family too
- including Mom and Dad from Madison! That was a special treat!
It was a four movie day, a few naps, some nice leisurely rest stops and
we pulled into Cheyenne right on time (thanks to Captain Jim) to a great
welcome at the First Congregational Church. The Cheyenne All-City
Children's Choir Director Diane greeted us and we basically had the run
of the church from the best equipped bride's room where Chris S. was
busy letting down some hems and ironing out the creases, to a great
youth room complete with pool tables in their cooler downstairs!
Wonderful lasagna dinner with a great selection of salads and fruit for
all of us. No doubt this hit the spot! Some sound checking in the
Sanctuary, getting all glammed up and ready for performance.
Margaret had the kids well prepped for the anticipated heat in the
Sanctuary (no AC and it was 100 degrees in Cheynne today!). First the
Cheyenne All-City Children's Choir sang a song, using a blend of choir
kids, some from last year and some new kids that had just finished up
their camp workshop. Then came Chorale and they sang their hot hearts
out! Such troopers! Following the concert, a lovely reception was held
in the Fellowship Hall....some great molasses cookies and this amazing
banana split cake-y dessert! Wow!
Our hosts were also a blend: some from the children's choir and some
from the First Congregational Church. Their warmth (in more ways than
one) in sharing their church and their homes and food was really
special. Thank you, Cheyenne!!
Check out the website for pics: www.wisconsinchildrenschoir.org
Til next time,
Sue
