An Evening with Michael W. Smith and Friends

For the past three years I've wanted to do this. I've heard the commercials and wished I could surprise my husband with tickets to his Christmas concert with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra.

I was on my way to visit family for the Thanksgiving holidays when I heard the commercial. I knew this was the year to do it. I pulled over on the side of the road and made the phone call. I had them; tickets to see Michael W. Smith's Christmas concert with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Special guests: the Katinas and Melinda Doolittle.

All I told Daddy Spice was that I was taking him on a special date, we needed a babysitter, and we were dressing up. That's it. Now, could I pull off the secret for 3 weeks without him figuring it out?
I did!! He had no idea what we were doing. When we pulled up to the building he asked if we were seeing a Christmas concert at the Symphony. I replied, "Yes, but there's more." When we walked in, we saw the posters. He was totally surprised and very excited.

Now, I was very excited when M.W. Smith walked out, but I was a bit "star struck" when Melinda Doolittle (American Idol) walked out. The whole performance was fantastic!!

Of course, I couldn't take pictures during the show, but here's the stage as the symphony orchestra warmed up.

It was the most most wonderful, beautiful, spirit filled evening. We even got to sing Christmas carols with them.

And many times throughout the performance, Jesus was proclaimed the Reason For The Season.