Band Competition and Answered Prayers....

I was able to go to Malcolm's high school band competition with Cole today. Ok I learned a lot about life today. On our ride to the competition Cole and I were talking. I initially just asked so how is school going...GOOD>... long pause. And I continue I know you know I was looking for more than that so I will ask you a different way. So how is... I don't remember what I asked exactly but something to do with Football. And he started talking... I forget Cole is one of those who will give you very little until he knows for sure you really want to know or go deep into a question. I really think he enjoys playing with me that way.
We enjoyed our drive and our time at the competition. This was the area competition for Marching Bands. Wow,,,, Yes WOW! You would not believe the talent that was there. One of the reasons I wanted to blog about this is the reaction to the results from Malcolm. We watched Summit perform and they did really good... Oh, wait back up...
Ok we are waiting for them to get on the field and I turned to Cole and asked how crazy is it that I have butterflies for Malcolm? I took a minute and said a silent prayer.. Probably the 10th one that day for him. But this time I just prayed that they would be able to do their best and whatever the outcome Malcolm would know he did his best.... We watched and were amazed. It looked flawless.
About an hour or so later they announced the schools to move on to finals to go to state. They named and named and nothing. My heart sank for them. For Malcolm. For all the kids who had such hopes of going to state. I had text Malcolm while waiting for results on how he thought he did. I received the text after the announcements.
"I DID GREAT"
Yes, Heavenly Father answered my prayers.No they didn't win but he was good with his performance.
We continued to text and I felt I wanted to share this message he sent me....
" I don't think I have ever felt a more crushed feeling eminating from anyone"
Hmmm...
a few minutes later " Yeah it is unbelieveable so many people feeling this emotion so powerfully it makes me want to cry."
He wasn't worried about himself but about the friends around him who were upset. I learned something from him today. He is becoming such a good strong young man.
I hope he doesn't mind me putting this out there for others to read. I wanted to have it on here for prosterity.

How can I be so lucky to have been blessed with a wonderful son. You have to remind yourself that our prayers are sometimes answered in a time where we can see them and sometimes we don't see the answer so clearly. I am so thankful that the lord blessed him tonight and helped him do his best and know that he did.