This week

So, this week brought back two of my favorite shows - American Idol and The Bachelor. I have become hooked on both of these - I love to watch someone "get their chance" to become a star - if that is what they really want, but I do love watching those who THINK they have what it takes when in reality they have nothing of the sort. I saw a promo of one girl crying so hysterically you would have thought her best friend or someone very close to her had just been hit by a car and killed. Really? I mean I know it is a chance to be on tv and all but to cry like that and throw yourself on the ground on your knees? 

And the Bachelor? Well - who doesn't like to watch romance? I know that no couples ever seem to stay together after the show (except for this couple) but it is still fun to watch the romance, cat fights and this season Jason and his son, Ty. 

I am also very excited, yet sad at the same time about news from the Gaither Vocal Band. Guy Penrod, who has been with the GVB for 14 years has left the group. But David Phelps, Michael English and Mark Lowry have all rejoined the group! These are amazing voices - but so was Guy. Marshall Hall also left the group, which I was not expecting and am not sure if it was because of those coming back or his choice. So, now the GVB has 5 singers (including Bill) who may be preparing for his departure too at some point. I am looking forward to hearing the "new" sound, but thought that the "current" group (Marshall, Wes, Guy, Bill) sounded the best they had in a long time. 

But the best news this week by far is that Matthew is coming home next Saturday (the 24th) and I cannot wait to see him! He is going to drive his car back to Louisiana and there will be a blog about that whole situation coming ... but today I'm going to enjoy the fact that he is coming home! Woohoo! I can't wait to hang the banner out front and see his face when he sees it!