Shallowford Presbyterian Youth

We managed to survive our first food court stop with no casualties or stragglers, putting us in Tuscaloosa even a few minutes early. Upon arrival, our audience was already anxiously waiting for us. After a short warm-up, the kids put on another great show despite cramped quarters and the chorus of hearing aid buzzes and squeals that accompanied their singing.

After the show the kids got a chance to visit some of the residents of Pine Valley Nursing Community, join in a little friendly Auburn vs. Alabama banter, and stuff their faces with some of the best, warm, chewy, chocolate chip cookies.





Following the concert, Jeffery from FPC of Tuscaloosa took us on a drive so we could see first hand, some of the devastation that has ravaged this part of the country. It was truly unbelievable to see entire blocks and subdivisions wiped away, while businesses and homes just across the street managed to go unscathed. I think the kids were a little surprised to see the extent of the damage firsthand.

Before dinner we had a chance to hang out at FPC and do a little research and development for our upcoming building campaign (foosball please) and get our t-shirts just sweaty and smelly enough that our host families will have to wash them for us tonight so that we can sing in them tomorrow.
Just about that time we realized it had been almost 24 hours since we had had pizza. Thank goodness the troops showed up with you guessed it. More pies! This time it was at least a little local college town pizzeria but admittedly it is slowly turning into a new version of the lasagna tour of 2010! Looking forward to some tex-mex in the days ahead.

We are all safe and sound and tired after what seems like a long day one. Tomorrow, another long drive to Louisiana and a concert at a Veteran's home there. Continue to keep up with us and pass our journeys along to your friends.




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Location:T-town, Tuscaloosa, AL