Day 249 - Saturday, September 19

The organisation Vinj works for, "The Open Door", is an emergency shelter for youth at risk. They held their annual fund raiser this morning - the main event being a 'bed race'.

Vinjelu and Kathryn had been asked to perform on the stage during the day. I went along to look after the kids while they were singing. There was a pretty good sized crowd - two bleachers full of people - but the bleachers were a rather long way off, so I cannot judge how the crowd responded to the music.

Several people (mostly youth) came and expressed their enthusiasm to Vinj and Kath, though.

Taliah was a good little princess....sleeping through most of the afternoon....







Seth was also well behaved. He was quite fascinated with this clown.....

When his mom and dad were singing, Seth was singing, dancing, and clapping in his seat.....

Their performance over, Vinj and Kath went to Wetaskiwin where they attended a meeting for church before the actual church service. I brought Seth home with me.....to Melanie's birthday party.

The little girls introduced Seth to their favorite thing about being at Auntie Mel's....kittens!

Later on, the girls enjoyed Uncle Ken's hot tub.....

.....while Titus beat out a rhythm on the fire pit....

Oh yeah....the day was meant to honor Melanie - who was turning 48.

After birthday cake, we went out to sit around the fire pit.

Vinj and Kath arrived about 11:00 - just as I was ready to go home to bed.

I do not know what time they called it a night, but they stayed overnight in my guest room. Daniel also stayed here - in the trailer.

Day 113 - Friday, April 24

Vinjelu and Kathryn performed at the 'Sentry Youth Center' in Millet tonight.

I went along to look after Seth, Jim went to 'run sound' for them.

"Hurry up, Gramma"

Running toward me

First photo I've gotten of Vinj performing that isn't blurry!

Taking advantage of some of the amenities at the Youth Center

"orange ball in the side pocket"

Taking a break between sets

Seth is going to play percussion for his mom and dad at their next gig.

Day 78. Friday, March 20

Another Way performed tonight at a fundraiser for the homeless, hosted by CLBI in Camrose and my cousin Elaine came to town to pick up a package from Vinj and Kath.

Elaine is going to Zambia in a couple weeks and agreed to take gifts to the YWAM base in Lusaka on behalf of Vinj and Kath. I picked up the package and met Elaine at Boston Pizza where we had a quick supper and I got to hear all about her plans to travel to the other side of the world before I headed back to the church where the kids were performing.

I missed the first act.....a young man from Calgary that Vinj and Kath have become acquainted with since the GMA contest.....but had plenty of time before Another Way took the stage.

My main purpose at these events is to care for Seth while his parents are on stage.

He hadn't had a nap so he was a little tired and comforted himself by sucking on his blanket for awhile. I almost had him asleep when his Uncle Dan came and sat by us. Of course, Seth wanted to go to Daniel....and fell asleep in his uncle's arms.

Kathryn and her new guitar....with Andrew in the background

Vinjelu, explaining the background of one of the songs.

Andrew plays either his electric guitar or Kathryn's accoustic. That's a pick in his mouth, by the way.

Other members of Another Way are Jon on the bass and tonight, SheriLyn on piano. Daniel was supposed to play violin but he could not get there on time after work.

I do so love hearing my kids make music.