Families

Well I missed yesterday, didn't mean to, it just happened. I do have an excuse. I had a chance to meet a young man that is up and coming in the Southern Gospel music world. Branson is hosting a Gospel Music Convention and the Convention Center. I get to go on Friday and really look forward to it. I am a fan of Gospel music. My interest has been peaked due to this young man I met again last night.

He is 19 years old, has recently graduated from High School and is enrolled in college in his home state of Ohio. He has been traveling around the country singing Gospel music for a few months and his talents and the response to the songs that he sings has been almost overwhelming. His name is Jake Holder. Jake is the oldest son of a cousin of mine. He has a really great voice. I have known for years that his dad Kenneth, and his two aunts Janice and Justice have harmonized together. I heard them sing together for the first time several years ago at my Aunt and Uncles 50 wedding anniversary. I was told then that they began singing together in the car on the long drive from thier home near Dayton, Ohio to Grandma and Grandpa's house in Texas County, Mo. In my limited experience I can tell you they were good! Jake is good. His style and delivery is honest and you can feel the love this young man has for the Lord in his music. You can visit Jakes website at http://jakeholdermessengersound.com You can hear him sing. There is a list of the places he will be there as well and if he is close and you like gospel music, make arrangements to attend. I know he will be back at the Branson Convention Center on Friday this week. He will be on stage at 12:30 pm.

I'm going fishing in the morning, tomarrows blog will have a fishing update.