Posted by blamethebanjo on Saturday, July 12, 2008
I recieved an unexpected but wonderful gift allowing me to buy a banjo I have been longing for for quite some time. This wasn't a necessity by any means but it a positive lift that was sorely needed. Sometimes I believe that in itself can be necessary when you think about it.
These kinds of gifts keep giving long after the original owner has played his last tune. My hope is that some day another player will be as happy as I am to hold these instruments and express their feelings as only they have allowed me to do.
There is something about a new instrument that inspires me to play and try to improve. These instruments give me a sense of striving toward something to be had in the future. Building on something for another day. Thankfully great expertise is not required to feel the thrill that comes from hearing that banjo ring out from your touch. It is something I can recommend to anyone without hesitation.
A fellow Hangout member and dear friend, Shorty recently sent me several unexpected gifts that had the same effect. The fact that this man cared enough to take his time and money to reach out and say,someone cares and is thinking of you. Many of the members here through the years have reached out in every way to do that and I am blessed beyond words to know you all.
The fact is that no matter how bleak your situation can seem there is so much more good around us to concentrate on it is humbling. I feel sure that if a person has felt love in their life it is a life fulfilled. There isn't anything more valuable. I have been blessed and know that the love comes back to you from me.
7 comments on “Blessing Of The Banjos”
kcjc69 Says:
Saturday, July 12, 2008 @11:59:15 AM
Darrell,
Couldn't have said it better. I too was the recepient of a wonderful banjo gift from a HO member. It was a very humbling experience to realize that someone I barely knew would go to such lengths. Consdiering what I started with it was very uplifting to finally play a tune and say, Hey that actually sounds like a banjo. I wish you many years of playing that new jo.
rinemb Says:
Saturday, July 12, 2008 @3:59:45 PM
Good to hear from you, Darrell. Now, what is that banjo? Pick On! Brad
blamethebanjo Says:
Saturday, July 12, 2008 @8:52:11 PM
People are wonderful everywhere but there sure is an abundance of the very best right here on this site. God bless you all.
BryanWB Says:
Sunday, July 13, 2008 @1:01:06 PM
Hi Darrell - I couldn't agree with you more. You're a gift in itself when you write in here. Love reading what you have to say. God bless and keep safe. Bryan
blamethebanjo Says:
Sunday, July 13, 2008 @1:05:07 PM
Bryan my dear friend, you always give me a lift when you write and I thank you so much.
Shorty Says:
Monday, July 21, 2008 @10:42:04 AM
Darrell, is's a Pleasure to Give Gift's , it always makes one Feel Good , you are still in My Prayers every day,!
blamethebanjo Says:
Monday, July 21, 2008 @12:00:50 PM
A person couldn't ask for a better friend, Jim.
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