Dear World,
This summer was kind of terrible. It was not at all tragic, but it was just sort of miserable. A falling out with a friend, major heartache, and an almost frozen like music career was the perfect trifecta for my oh so horrible summer. And yet despite it all, I found myself surprised by dozens and dozens of curious times when joy almost violently broke through my misery. This would happen at a baseball game when the summer night was exactly as it should or at a dinner date with my grandfather who is exceedingly more hipster than me. Other times it would present itself in a conversation while Irish music blared in the background or while eating pizza in a Wichita hotel room with a dear friend I never get to see. Once I felt it on a walk near my sweet little Virginia home, and my heart almost burst from the emotion. These moments were varied in kind but always left me with the same glorious feeling.
So today I begin to document my life, not only as a musician (new music and videos to come!), but as someone who grew up in beautiful rural Virginia in a house named Glenway with my nine siblings and the most wonderful parents you’ve ever met. This will also be where I share my thoughts on all those nerdy things I enjoy, such as old movies, documentaries, and, of course, books.
What I have learned from my terrible summer is that my life is curiously beautiful.
Yours,
Marie
Very cool idea, the blog. Be thankful for your terrible summer. Playing beautiful music, traveling, collaborating, meeting new people, family, long walks…How terrible could that be? Be thankful. Now come to Charlottesville so I can hear your “terrible” music. I am a huge fan, but I still haven’t seen you play!!!
Didn’t mean to sound disrespectful. Your life is a blessing, and you bless us with your beautiful music. I can’t believe I haven’t gotten to see you yet. I hope to soon. Thank you
New album soon?
Yes! New song coming out in about a month as well!
Well done Marie! So amazing to watch your journey unfold these past few years. Can’t wait to read more and continue to cheer you on from the sidelines. #blessingsforthejourney
Thanks Laura!
Great start… You are a very talented and blessed daughter/princess of the King. Pursue Him every day as your greatest treasure, because He is… May you continue to grow and flourish and be a true light to the many lives that are crossing your path each day. So very proud to call you my sister.
1 Corinthians 10:31
In whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
God love you.
Great things will happen for you Marie. I saw you two years ago when you opened for Carbon Leaf. I was blown away and pushed my way over to your Merch table and bought your CD without hesitation. Dream big!
I agree, Marie, having a big family is the best! I grew up as the oldest in a family with six children and now have five children and four grandchildren as a result of that beautiful decision! We are constantly thanking God for his many blessings in our lives and I will look forward to reading more of your blogs in the future. I was fortunate enough to hear you sing at a Women’s Conference in Portland, Maine. Hope to hear you again!