What a huge blessing it is to be sharing my profession with my brothers in the band. The first time I ever heard them was when I hired them for my wedding in 1990! Little did I know that one day I would be the only female to break into their all male group. No woman had ever been able to do it. I remember how excited I was when they offered me the exclusive gig. Of course, I accepted, then SURPRISE--found out I was pregnant. This was just the beginning of the many times when they would be flexible and supportive of my chaotic life. They have seen me through adoptions, family emergencies, snow storms, children's illnesses, bereavement...the list goes on and on. I have shared so many moments with these guys. They know me very well.
One of my favorite places to be is within their circle. It's a sanctuary from the stresses of my life. With them, I can laugh until my side hurts. I appreciate them more than they will ever know. They offer me a shoulder or a listening ear when I need it. They keep me accountable professionally and personally, yet they accept me as I am. Each of them is so different, and each adds his individual strenghts to our team. On stage, I have experienced musical moments that singers dream about. Everyone who is close to me knows that I absolutely adore these men. With them, I am not playing a role, but I am really me. I've worked with lots of other bands. This is different. This is family.