Sun, 22 Feb 2009

A Wonderful Host Family

Getting to know host families on choir tour is quite an experience. Anna Showalter and I had the privilege and opportunity to be hosted by Jon and Erma Stutzman from Normal, Illinois. Anna and I were greeted warmly by our host family after the concert. We had no idea what was about to happen. Once we were settled at the Stutzman home, Jon showed us his one-hundred year-old cello. He had been playing cello for seven years and was ready to give us a performance! He asked Anna for accompaniment assistance and told me that he was a little nervous, but ready. He started to play a beautiful song that made me smile from beginning to end. While he was playing with Anna, I realized that host family experiences are unique, wonderful, and should be treasured. We shared our stories, discovered social connections, and enjoyed each others company. This was a moment that I will always treasure.



Posted at 13:16 by Leah Yoder #


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