Katrina and six string music

A soon to be 15 year old wandered through the lobby of a local inn where he is staying with relatives until the okay is given for the family to return home to Louisiana. He noticed someone playing a guitar and sat down to listen for a while. The guitarist asked where he was from and did he like guitars? The young fellow answered affirming his love of the instrument. After a few minutes, the lad mentioned that he supposed to receive a guitar for his birthday next week, but acknowledged that it was doubtful such a gift would be possible due to the loss of property, his Dad's job destroyed by Katrina. He was not whining, just stating facts. A young, gentle soul trying to be considerate of those around him. A rare thing seen this day and time.

The guitarist thought about this after the young man left. His heart lifted to churn his thought processes and so began a search. After talking to a local merchant that sells musical instruments he was armed with information about a decent guitar and amp. Then he consulted the parents to make sure they approved. They were overwhelmed, especially with his generous offer to let them give this cherished present to their son as if they had made the purchase. They insisted that the guitarist do the honor. Well the instrument has been purchased and very soon there will be an extremely happy 15 year old in Tupelo that is from the Lake Pontchartrain area.

The guitarist, a native of Tupelo that is employed at the mentioned inn, said, "When you're 14 or 15 you just need to celebrate your birthday."

Thank you "Ashby Rhett Culpepper, III, Esq.", for being a kind, generous person. Thanks Jim for being a friend.

"The deed is everything, the glory naught."
-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe