We are home! After a final gorgeous day spent in Centennial Park, an attempted visit to a couple of closed guitar shops (Really, Nashville?) and coffee with our friends Anna & Julia Johnson (http://www.reverbnation.com/annajohnson/), Travis, Brian and Chris at Fido on 21st St, ... oh and a stop at White Castle (HA), we eventually got into Kansas City at about 3:00am.
I feel rejuvenated from our trip. We're going to map out the next 6 months and try to meet a few new goals. You may not have noticed, but our highly diverse music, merch and personalities could be giving off a bit of a scattered impression. We love diversity and believe it could be a strength, but some if the advice we received from our new Nashville friends is how to harness it correctly and wield it in a way that leaves a solid, powerful impression for Christ.
Our fans are lovers of many genres and many different types of ministry. The most exciting email I received was from a student who told us her favorite Maywood song changes regularly as she grows in Christ. She said she keeps upwrapping new gifts in the music and lyrics as her experiences change and as her understanding of Christ becomes deeper. Wow!
So diversity can be a powerful tool for the Lord to use and can pave long and fruitful ministries because there is so much to draw from. The trick is knowing what to focus on and when. So that's what we're going to do next - refine.
More pictures and video coming soon. I didn't use my phone too much since I took my nicer photo and video devices, so it'll have to wait a little bit.
Until then, we would like to hear from you! If you're a Maywood fan, tell us why. What do you think we do well and what do you think we should strive to become better at? Honesty is our friend, as iron sharpens iron! If you're not too familiar with us, visit our website and listen. http://www.maywoodband.com/
Grace & Peace,
Sarah