Sincerely,
Lenny Gomulka
Thank you so much for your thoughts, prayers and support. Many of us
have long roads to recovery, but are taking it day by day. The
overwhelming support of the polka community has made a difficult
situation a little easier to handle. Safe travels to you and the
band. God Bless You.
I remember a gig Change of Pace drove to Wisconsin for a few years
back...it was their last official gig. They encountered a major snow
storm, in a van through Ohio and beyond, with vehicles in the ditch
everywhere, and they pushed through to make it on time for the job.
Many of us don't realize what bands go through to make the gig. We
don't understand the stress they encounter as we stay in our cozy
environment awaiting their three or four hours of music. We don't
understand the angst their family members endure while our thoughts
are on what to wear for the dance, or whether or not someone is
bringing floor wax if needed, or who we're going to hang out with when
we get there.
We don't spend enough time thinking about the band member's family,
their children, or their jobs. That they continually put their lives
(and many times income) on the line to bring a day of happiness to our
lives.
Please keep the musicians in your prayers always, and please don't
ever forget they are alway sacrificing in one way or another, whether
in fair weather or not, to make our day and love of polka music a
better day.
Michelle Genrich
Karen Olszewski