This was my favorite photo from this weekend.
I took it at 7:40 AM on the day I met these boys in Louisiana.
I got there early because I can't not do it.
This boy was waiting early...by himself.
His teacher had made sure he was there.
He had his smartphone to his ear.
I walked in.
He didn't know who I was, and it didn't matter.
A teacher walked in very soon after I arrived with several boys who were members of the choir.
She said, "If they act up for you, let me know."
Because I am done with correcting discipline (30 years), I knew that was my cue to exit.
I split.
I stayed within earshot.
I texted the person who was my person, and she told me to come on in.
I was shocked. I hadn't heard the noise even though I was very close to the action.
Anyway...look at this.
This was the kid who was first and who will probably be first for the rest of his life.
And here are the photos we took after I'd been able to convince the kids I was the real deal.
They don't care what you think you are. They care what you are.
I did my best to prove it.
These boys sang.
I love having these opportunities. As I told these kids today, I am honored to be in front of you, and I want to help you have an experience where you give the audience the "feels".
They did.
"People forget what you say. They forget what you do. They don't forget how you make them feel."
Maya Angelou
