The Dreaded Knock
Bam! Bam! Bam! The sound of a fist hitting heavy metal right by my head jolted me awake from a very deep sleep.
My mind rushed, …is this really happening…HERE?!
After the startling jolt from my sleep, I wasn’t the least bit frightened.
In fact, I pulled down the window cover and saw the super clean-cut security officer, I smiled and thought, yippee, another first I can mark off my list.
If you have followed any van life videos, you have no doubt heard about “the knock.” I have been tiptoeing in my journey and staying in very safe places.
This past week, I had the wonderful opportunity of attending the EmPower Music Festival at Unity Village, and it was my very first time to park at night in public places.
The first two nights, I stayed at Terry’s hotel parking lot. We made sure all the windows were covered before he went inside. After he left, I realized, hey, wait a minute, no MaxAir fan or air conditioning if you want to be stealth and avoid the knock…so yes, I chose to sweat it out, and I was just fine.
On the last night, Terry stayed at the Unity Village Hotel, so I parked on campus.
My spirit did a happy dance. I can totally relax! Unity Village is incredibly peaceful and beautiful, and I will not be bothered here at all.
Once the security guard found out I really was with the festival, and that I had already notified the hotel I was staying in my van, everything was just fine.
I have laughed and smiled to myself thinking that I got “the knock” at Unity Village.
I can’t think of a more warm and inviting place to be awakened from a deep sleep.
We had the chance to share “Unconditional Love” at the festival. Here’s a short clip.
This Thursday - Sept 10 - Bella Vista, AR
If this gorgeous chapel is calling your name, we would love for you to join us at the Remembrance Concert sponosored by Music City Tours.
We will be sharing two new songs from our album.
Details for the Cooper Chapel Concert
VA Friends - Join Me at the JAZZ FESTIVAL
Thank you to everyone who attended last week’s Watch Release Party.
You all made the party come to life! If you haven’t had a chance to see or hear our new song.
It’s available on all streaming platforms, search - There’s A Place - Toni Crowder.
There’s A Place
There’s a place and a space for all of us and it certainly doesn’t have to be in a van!
As always, thanks for riding along with me.
I appreciate you taking the time to read my blog.
Love and hugs,
toni
