I was in this singing group called “Barefooters.” The group’s meager beginnings started off in 2006. We did a couple of songs for church, sang for our very own group member’s wedding. We sang because all of us had a passion for music. Besides that, all of us liked each other’s company. Members left and new singers joined us. Soon enough, we started bringing food to practices. The munching and talking afterwards were always the highlights of our practices. The bond that we have built through the many days spent together was the force that actually helped us sing better. There’s nothing else better than doing something you enjoy for someone you adore with the people whose company you cherish, people whose barefootedness won’t cause you any awkwardness… someone whom you would go barefoot with.
These days, I’ve got the church band to fellowship with. It’s different. But it is very similar to what the experiences I’ve had with my Barefooter singers. After every band practice, we would gather in a circle, and have a sharing session, which we will wrap up with prayer.
No other group could ever give me what the Barefooters had to share. I really miss the friendship and the time spent together. On the other hand, I’m very grateful that I’ve got these new friends here in Newcastle.
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