It's over...

As many of you know Jason Castro, one of the contestants on American Idol, is from this little ol' place in Texas known as Rockwall! For those of you who don't know, he is a member of the Lake Pointe Church worship team, the church that Kevin and I are members of and have attended since we moved here. When he was selected to be on American Idol the city of Rockwall went crazy. We were so proud! For as long as American Idol has been on this season the word on the street is Jason Castro. Signs all over the city say "Vote For Jason Castro" or "We Support Jason Castro." His face has been plastered on posters and banners for months, he is kind of a big deal around here. The best part is that he is really great, Christian guy. He is simple (and those of you who watched him on American Idol got to see that) and genuine. He has been quoted as saying "What happens happens. If they like me, they like me. If they don't, they don't."

Well, last night was his last appearance on the show. Texas couldn't vote enough times to keep him one more week. Rockwall had already planned a parade and a mini concert for this Friday when we was going to make his hometown visit, and were ready to declare it Jason Castro Day! There will be no parade on Friday, but I believe that as soon as he can come home there will be a parade and mini concert, and probably a Jason Castro Day. Texans are proud people, and there is no one more proud of Jason Castro than the city of Rockwall.

As you can tell by this post I have been a HUGE fan from the beginning. I've read every article, seen every video clip and haven't missed a single performance. His sound is unique, and I think, if he chooses to pursue a singing career, he will do just fine. Even though I am a happily married woman in her 30s I plan to be in the crowd with all the other screaming tweens when he comes to town...wearing my Jason Castro t-shirt!

You had a great run Jason Castro!!! You made Rockwall proud!