Scouting and music were the center of my wonderful life!
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I would become a professional musician, or a band director, and play my horn the rest of my life. On my previous birthday, Daddy had proudly presented me with a shiny new Selmer cornet, the finest instrument of the day! I won medals at State music festivals, and the Assistant Band Director at Michigan State University invited me to take lessons with him…was I flattered! My life was all planned in my mind. September meant school starting again, and my wonderful life continued blossoming! I won “First Chair” trumpet in the high school marching band, and music became the center of my activities. I savored the panoramic view, and treasured the experience! Near the ranch headquarters on the last day, I climbed a high wire fence to be safely away from a grazing buffalo, and watched a mosquito bite my arm, a trivial thing that I thought would be of no consequence and soon forgotten. One day the trail led over the top of a mountain where I could see three States and the tops of rain clouds in the valleys below. Hiking through the mountains with pack burros was both a thrill and a test of my new physical strength. In July, I went by train with a group of Scouts from Michigan to Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico. The physical activities of Scouting and marching in the school band filled my days and appeared to set the stage for wonderful things to come! But, a seemingly insignificant event was about to initiate a dramatic turn of events that would reshape the rest of my life! ‘The year of my 15 th birthday, 1950, was a wonderful year in my life! I was thoroughly enjoying the new strength and abilities of my maturing body. “Reply” and let’s enjoy the journey! Posted in Website Let’s throw in fun things along the way – to build a “community”, or “family” of people who love the Lord and are enjoying life. And I’d like to hear what adventures and experiences have added value to YOUR life! I’ll add some unique experiences that most people wouldn’t know about that gave my life extra adventure and additional value. I sensed a feeling of purpose when I discovered that my gift for rhyming can help children learn to read. I answered the question by sharing how God has protected, provided for, and “pushed” me through the years to prepare me for His purpose to be a children’s author. “80 years old? Really? How did you get to be 80?” The Blog idea started with a question posed at my 80th birthday party. Hit the “Reply” button and share your experience or comment on what I’ve written. Welcome to Mr Bob’s Blog! This is an adventure in interacting with YOU, so we can get acquainted, share experiences, and have fun together.
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