06/25/2025
Just got home from Bible Study.
Jessie got another gift in the mail. I will do an unboxing tomorrow.
I'm waiting/ listening for Mandy Barnett ( aka the child my mama REALLY wanted/ but got me);to take the stage at the Grand Ole Opry.
Funny side note;( sorry it's so long ) Mandy. She is 1 or 2 ( I THINK 2) years older than me
Being from Tennessee, we travelled to horse shows/ fairs through 4-H all through the state, where at times Mandy would sing. My mom absolutely just adored her. I could be carrying the American flag on my horse and Mandy singing and mom would cheer for her.🤣
As, I got to be older ( teen in 4-H). My mission was to be a little bit better at 4-H so, mom would cheer for me as hard as Mandy. I don't think she ever fully did, which is fine. But, this was an upcoming name, I ignored in my life as I got older. Resentment /jealousy table for one
Mom would inform me what the kid from Crossville was doing. I rebelled and ignored.
For a second; I did pray for God to not let this good girl get corrupt by others.
But, not another thought
Until one day, This June my Pastor said our Church got tickets to Sunday Morning at the Opry.
I saw Mandy's face and declined my ticket. I wasn't sure my car would handle Speed growing of Nashville traffic anyway..
Then, I went home turned on my Spotify and played her music.( Just to see what I've missed in 35 -40 years) I played it for hours! THIS is what my Mom heard. WOW!! This is what music is supposed to sound like!! It gets down in your soul.Its just good ole singing...
I did eat crow and ask for a ticket. I did go that day with my church. And for my mom, who always wanted to see her on a REAL STAGE, who died 4 years ago. I stood up ( the only one in that big building) and cheered AND CHEERED for Mandy for my mama and me too.. I got it!!. I REALLY do now, get it! Some 40 years, resentment of someone who didn't know me from spit on the side of the road..
This rambling is to tell you.
1. Never put yourself up to someone else's standards.
She has an incredible journey blessing all with voice and music. I've had an incredible journey in healthcare. We are both where God called us to be.
2. Be the woman who cheers on the girl, who has success, pray for them in trails and hard times.
3. Be what God called you to be. My 4-H years, would have been even sweeter if I had tried harder for me, not to be a little bit better than she for my mom's approval..
HA HA SOOOOO Apparently, I didn't get out of Bible Study in time. LORT....
I missed her🤣 What is it Scarlett O' Hara says
" Tomorrow is another day"
I am closer to Nashville than Crossville. But, getting someone to go to the 3rd and Lin. Is doubtful..
Maybe, I will go see her on the Cumberland Stage for my mama who always wanted to go. There is 1 ticket left up front. And, I need to go for me. 🤣 Ya''ll see, I'm still chewing on that Crow. 🤣I think, she turned me from the dark side, to the sweeter side of life.🤦🏻♀️🤣🙏🏻
Thank you, for liking and loving Jessie as much as I do. We will see you on the next adventure. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram..
Love, Cindy
