Happy New Year! While new to the SNC fc and site, I'm not new to their music. Born in Indpls., moved to CA in 1980. My oldest turned 30 in Aug. as well. My ENTIRE family still lives in IN - mom on Heritage Lake, bros. in Carmel, Zionsville, Avon and Indy, with most either attended, graduated from, or still attends IU - undergrad, med and law schools. Great place to be from! Now in West Hollywood, CA.

Hi, El,
Just stopping by to say happy holidays. It's hard to believe that this time last year we were gearing up for a New Year's Eve concert in Reading, PA! 2011 has been an interesting year. Hope 2012 treats us all well!

Eileen

Hello, again! Was checking to see if you and wife will be in Fresno, California for the New Year's concert. It is my hometown and I would love to meet you both!

Hi El,

Just wanted to say I know now where Ryan learned "how to turn a phrase" so to speak. I hope you and Kathy are doing well.

I hope that someday our paths will cross again; til then best wishes, God bless and keep smiling!

Sincerely,

Victoria

You ROCK, Mr. El! Keep charging.

Sincerely,

Tina

Good to hear from you, El! I did see Mike's mom, but did not get a chance to introduce myself to her and tell her how wonderful I think Mike is. I was able to say hello to Jerome's parents, talk with Seggie's mom, and meet Charlie and Randy's folks. I have sincerely enjoyed meeting SNC's family members. You are all so gracious and friendly- I can tell where the guys get their great personalities!

I am not planning to attend any more shows in AC this summer, so I will miss you in September, sadly. School will have started back up for my kids and me, and holiday weekend traffic is too awful to contemplate. I really wish I could see you and Kathy and other friendly faces. I know I will suffering from SNC withdrawal by then, having attended 3 shows this summer. It will be a long wait until November in Baltimore!

Safe travels when you head out this way. I know you'll have a terrific time at the shows!

Hi Eileen....good morning from Indiana! Kathy and I send our thanks for your kind comment from your heart as well as your "music-appreciating" mind! I add our "ditto, and then some!" to your thoughts. We're all happy for the guys, and so proud of them. And shoot, as parents, well, I'm sure you can empathize with our inability to find words that reflect our JOY when seeing Ry live out a dream he's had for most of his life...and to do it with his college pals...and for adoring and kind and considerate and CARING fans...wow. By the way, Kath and I are driving to AC and will be in the audience for their last two shows on Labor Day weekend. Did you see Mike's parents, Bob and Meg, at the taping? C U in September?

Sincerely,

El

Hi, El! I know you already know this, but your son and his friends are a fantastically talented, wonderful group of guys! I was fortunate to be in the audience for last night's PBS taping. WOW.

Hope all is well with you!

Your post to your son on his birthday brought a tear to my eye. I see how special he is to you. There's nothing like a father's love. Even more special, when they share the love of God and His word. Blessings to you and your family.

I just saw Ryan's post from yesterday & Heather's blog! CONGRATULATIONS to you all!!!