"... I love your work..."

<<< "Hey, Goober, I love your WORK!"

Signed, Ima Dork

"Judee, judee, judee" >>>>

I knew I would only have about 30 seconds within which to tell MARK HALL of Casting Crowns how much I admire his ability to take scripture and make it not only live and breathe with a message relevant to today, but also to sing itself right into my heart, and how much I appreciate both of the books he has written, "Lifestories" and "Your Own Jesus", and to thank him for the contribution to my faith in Christ that he has made.

What did I say to this man who has made such a spiritual impact in my life? I said, "I really love your work." Not just once but three times. I'm STILL rolling my eyes and shaking my head at myself, and I did it Friday night. It is now Sunday evening. I am a huge goober. The one sentence every hardworking artistic person wants LEAST to hear - "I love your work" - that sounds like I have absolutely no idea who he is, but I want to say something nice, so I say, "I love your work." Freaking lovely. Heidi Schultz, who is rarely at a loss for words, says, "I love your work."

It is just so ironic. I've been such a fan of Mark Hall for so long, since I started hearing Casting Crowns music on the radio oh, four or five years ago, and first heard them live on a rainy night at the Plant City Strawberry Festival grounds. I am such a fan of his that I don't even think of him as "Mark" - I think of him as "MARK HALL" as in "MARK HALL of Casting Crowns."

A completely forgettable encounter for MARK HALL of Casting Crowns, I'm sure.

Talking on the radio and having I dunno how many people stuck in cars that HAVE to listen, or change the channel is no problem. Being on stage with Dave, Bill and Carmen was fun for me. I can stand in front of 3,200 people and wave my wobbly arms around and grin like a ... well, goober, ... and I have no qualms. Ladies in the bathroom told me congratulations and I can piece together a warm, "thank you" like they're neighbors or something. But MARK HALL of Casting Crowns?

If your kids are allergic to peanuts, please don't let them get within 10 feet of me for the next couple of days.

Thank you if you were at the concert Friday night for being so sweet and supportive of me. My next post will be about where I'm going from here!

Have a great week, and get your goobers out to the gym!

And, Mr. Hall? I really, really REALLY love your work.