Show Time!

Saturday we woke up to icy weather. Although we had no doubt that we would make the performance (after all, he was in the band), we knew that my family from Pennsylvania were snowed in. Although he was disappointed, Robby understood that his cheering section was going to be smaller than his friends. Sometimes living in Virginia when everybody else lives in Pennsylvania stinks!  He video chatted with his Nana before we left, and he knew that she was rooting for him from afar.

To our sheer delight, we spotted my cousin Dan as soon as we drove into the parking lot. He, his wife Erin and all four of their kids braved the roads and drove nearly 3 hours to cheer on Robby. Robby was so excited to see them, and was absolutely amazed at the efforts they undertook simply to watch him play. Having a considerably larger cheering section, he felt more confident when he slipped on his guitar. 

Robby's songs were a rousing success.  Despite his nerves and stage fright, he was able to put on a brave face when he took the stage. After a few chords I could see his body begin to relax, and by the end of the first song he was genuinely having fun.

By Sunday the roads had completely cleared, allowing both my Mom and my sister to drive down for his second gig. Although he was still nervous, he was more comfortable than he felt on Saturday. Nerves are good before a performance. Feeling petrified and nearly vomiting is not. Sunday we had nerves without the paralyzing fear.

After his show was over and when we were driving home, Robby started chatting about how much fun he had. He can't wait to do it again. Looks like I might have a budding rocker in our house!

 Here are some links to watch two of his songs:

 https://photos.app.goo.gl/S5e4NTXy72r5wtdV9

https://photos.app.goo.gl/jHy3TK18Wece29D67