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Canadara Tour ’09 Memories…

Ok so I did a really bad job of writing everyday while on the tour. We traveled to Canada halfway through the trip and that ended things for me. There was no internet or phones in Canada!! Just kidding. But the first day that we were in Canada we were stopped in our tracks when we saw the word ROAMING across our phones and were trying to explain the new phenomenon of “wireless internet” to the nice older couple that we were staying with. We made it through though and are better people for it!! :p At any rate… I am now going to recap the end of the trip for you so that you all can experience the entire tour with us!!

Wednesday, Feb 25th, marked what I would say was the busiest day of the tour. That morning we lead worship at a christian school in Lockport. From there, we got a few hours of R & R and then headed straight to the Anchor Bar where we indulged in the most AMAZING chicken wings.

Buffalo is the home of those things so we got to try the finest ones!! It was so fun.Then we headed to the radio station WDCX where we got the privilege of having a two hour interview with host Neil Boron. We even got to play a few songs live on the air!!

IT was amazing!! I had never been a part of something like that. I was honored! Anadara did an incredible job describing her songs and her life to those listening and the whole afternoon was just plain fun!! Here is a little footage for you to enjoy…

After our radio spot we went straight to Love Joy Gospel Church where we lead their congregation in worship. The whole was jam packed but I would have to say was one of the highlights of the tour for me!!

The next morning after our crazy day we headed to Canada. And folks I will say, Canada was amazing!! We got to play a show alongside a dear friend Greg Sykes. He is an incredible songwriter with a voice that will melt your heart!! He and his wife so graciously took us into their home for our last weekend of the tour and we got the opportunity to get to know their hearts. They are amazing!!!

The Saturday that we were in Canada we decided to go into vacation mode. The day consisted of the beautiful sites of Niagara Falls and Niagara on the Lake… followed by an incredible evening of Wii at Family Game Night with another family that we spent time with while in Canada. I decided to let you in on some of our day…

Then Sunday we got up early to lead worship at Greg’s church Central Gospel Temple and from there we headed back to Buffalo. That evening we got to enjoy ANOTHER family night. It was my dear friend Dick Murphy’s birthday so we celebrated and oh did we celebrate…

In conclusion… this trip was incredible. I miss New York right now. I got to see God do amazing things!! I got play music!! And I was overwhelmed by incredible people!! God is so good that He lets us enjoy life as we do!! To God be the glory…