Real People

I drove with my to eldest children to Alexandria, Indiana this weekend to attend a concert featuring the Isaacs. We were excited to be able to see this group in person, because it usually helps make them seem more real.

I must say, I was not disappointed. The concert was incredible. This group, made up of mostly family, showed such comeradery on stage that everyone seemed drawn right into the music. I especially enjoyed it when a song was given a prologue. Understanding the "why" of a song, generally endears me to that piece permanently.

As wonderful as the concert was, I was most impressed with the after-concert activities. This family stayed out front. They mingled. They took pictures, gave autographs, and allowed for people like me to get to know them a bit. The building where the concert took place needed to have chairs put away and sound equipment stowed. This family showed they weren't even above the menial tasks of set up or tear down.

It is a rare thing to see people so greatly gifted, remain at the level of the "common people".

Thank you Isaacs family, for being "Real People".