I just returned to L.A. from a whirlwind adventure through Texas and Tennessee!  It was great, as always performing in Texas; seeing my family (especially my two precious Nephews David & William) and spending time with my parents and Halo's siblings Wookie and Denim.  ;)  I enjoyed singing in Spring again where my "Hardcore AP" fans surprised me by wearing some of my old school, vintage merchandise and singing along to all the old fav's all night long.  That's the day's I'll never forget! (thks 4 already knowing the new AP musica-WOW!) 

Dining at some of my old favorite eateries was top's!  I immediately had to grab Whataburger and also had James Coney Island, Shipley Doughnuts, and a couple more goodies while I had the opportunity!

Soon, it was time to head to Nashville to collaborate with some songwriting buddy's and finish what we had started before I loaded up my car and drove to the West Coast several months ago.  The songs are amazing and we are so thrilled!  Of course, Nashville has an entire OTHER list of grubbery's that I simply couldn't pass up!  I just couldn't get to enough of the local resturant's or to all of my friends in my 3-day visit.  I had to spend much of my time rummaging through my closet in my home there and packing up some Winter clothes since I was ill-prepared for the sudden change in temperature in Cali.

6 boxes later and a trip to Fed-Ex (ground of course) I was ready to relax and grab a few hours of sleep before my early morning flight home to Los Angeles.  Who knew that the next mornig would hold such a delightful surprise for me?!  I bumped into Ronnie Milsap!  I have been honored several times in my life by meeting a great deal of people with whom I look up to and respect in my business.  However, I am still on cloud nine knowing that we had a Blessed conversation, he got a kick out of Halo, and even was on the same flight as myself right beside me.  I am just the luckiest gal. 

Once I touched down I un-packed and headed to band rehearsal and we are ready to rock the stage for you all this coming Monday night at 9:30 PM where we have been invited to HEADLINE our first show in California!  The Waterfront Theatre 4211 Admiralty Way Marina Del Rey, California 90292 Seating capacity is 400 so spread the word! All ages so bring your children...it's not every day where I get to meet your kiddo's! Free parking-Free show!

Next stops: The Joint Beverly Hills/Queen Bean Modesto/The Troubador-L.A./The Whiskey (tour info. on front of myspace profile)

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6:40 AM "our witnessed time" /7:47 AM "official" time my Brother was called home. I wil let you know of arrangements. Would love to have your support. He would love for you to be there. I am so broken but know he is finally w/out pain. His last breath taken here on Earth, his next breath in Heaven...

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An hour before I leave my house in Cali., I decide to write you all.  This very well is my saddest day to date.  My tear stained eyes, my empty soul, my wandering mind, and yet...I have tried to prepare myself "in case."  It sounds crazy, but all along and even now, I sit back and pray that God will heal my Brother because the God that I know and believe in can and will still.  My God is an awesome God and would never take my dear Bubba away, my "go to," my friend.  Not the best Daddy to two little boys, the husband who just celebrated his 15th wedding anniversary--not the dearest son to my Momma and Daddy.  No, my Lord and Savior wouldn't think to remove him for all of our lives after he has taught us and blessed us with so many wonderful lessons this past year above the rest of his delightful journey through life.....

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Yet, then I realize how much he has accomplished in such a short while.  I remember all of his speech and debate tournaments and how he walked away with a zillion victories and went on to state and even national tournaments...some where gifted with his teachings as he grew to become a speech and debate coach himself.  Oh, how he loved teaching all of his students.  That was such a pure treasure for him.  I'll never forget him walking away with best dressed in high school!  Oh, he was always a looker...such a sharp dressed young man.  So very handsome indeed!  I was always so proud to call him my Brother and was always looking for a guy to come half as close to him when I started dating.  I never will.  He is a true keepsake.  Wow, and his soccer skills were off the charts...he is awesome!  We used to blow up things with firecrackers!  Oh!  We'd get into a mess of trouble but it was so much fun!  We'd blow up frogs with firecrackers!  Ha!  Can you believe I did that?  Gross!  But with my Brother beside me I was the bravest girl ever!  Yep!  He even taught me how to ride my bicycle!  I remember him holding on to my t-shirt tight until I felt comfy and secure and then he'd ease up until finally he let all the way go and I was riding all alone!  I remember so much, so much! When I'd get spankings he's always take up for me...my Daddy would have to chase me down boy!  He'd always help out.  Yikes!  We hated that black leather firefighter’s belt.  The teeth pulling wasn't much better.  That was the worse.  I'll save that for Country Weekly one of these days.  Ha!  I use to crawl into the kitchen floor and wait up real late till' my brother got home when I was little so I could hear his stories-Mom and him have always been so close and he'd tell all.  I loved to listen.  When he had parties it was the same thing for me-I was a little spy.  I looked up to him so much--wanted to be just like him.  He is so awesome, so amazing.  He always had a ton of friends.  He is just so popular and fun!  ....

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I'll never forget the day he left for college.  I thought I was going to drown in sorrow for the rest of my life.  We had been inseparable for so long.  It just took so much out of me.  I had never missed another human being as much as I'd missed him.  So that's how I know.  I know a piece of what I am going to feel.  Then he got married a few years later.  Silly as it sounds, selfish as it may seem; I felt I lost a little more of my Bubba again.  For the second time, a little piece of me was stolen.  Now, for the third time in my life, he is being stolen from me until I am placed with him again.  I just feel lost.  I feel I'll be walking around in purgatory from now on.  I don't want that and I know he wouldn't want that either.  My nephews need me now more than ever.  My parents need me so much.  I have to continue to focus on my career because I want it so bad and he has continuously told me to remain focused.  I will for us both.  ....

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I will miss those old pillow fights.  I'll miss those deep gut laughs.  I'll miss telling old stories about our family that only him and I understand and relate to.  I'll miss my Bubba...the only person that I can call that ever who'll respond to that name.  I'll miss my Bubba.  I'll miss him so much I hurt more than words can explain.  Yes, I'm glad he'll go walk with God.  Yes, I'm glad he will no longer suffer because he has been through so much.  He has been through a journey that only he truly understands; but I still want him here with me.  I still am screaming and asking, "Why?"  I am still praying hard.  I am still wondering what I could have done differently.  I am still wondering if I spent enough time or if I've said, "I Love You" enough.  I have so many thoughts in my head I feel nauseous.  I will be home by noon tomorrow.....

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I can't wait to see him, and hold him, and love him forever.....

Amen....

I was recently asked why I have not yet married? Why all my friends or most my age are far beyond my experiences and...why not me? I usually would have blamed it on my driven focus; my 19 years of constant career attempt day in and day out--pounding the pavement, singing to an empty chair one night, and a crowd of 25,000 plus the next...never knowing what's in store. I would answer time and time again how I have been dating on again off again, or how there was this one special guy in my life and we were waiting for my career to HAPPEN first, or assume that die-hard fans knew of the "drama" of what "happened" and laugh it off knowing not to "go there." I have always had an answer. I am never speechless. Thing is...the last couple of years surrounding my Brother's illness, spending countless hours at M.D. Anderson, learning nursing techniques, taking care of my own Brother in ways that I never thought I'd have to; changes you. I've met families, patient's-young & old from all over the world, lost a very dear friend before my Brother was even diagnosed, several in between, many when I was younger and didn't really understand what Cancer really was, and even someone 2 days ago who I called Aunt Helen. I grew up singing for numerous Cancer Benefits my entire life devoting my time for charities and will continue to do all that I can. It seems that the C-word has always been in my life...I just never knew until it knocked down our souls that it was going to plague us literally to the core. Marriage: My Brother was married when he was 23. I was just 15. It broke my heart. I felt like he was leaving me and I'd never see him again. I didn't understand...silly, I know. He was so handsome and tiny. Now, 15 years later he faces his toughest battle; still married and with two precious sons. He is the greatest father next to our own. Thank God he married and lived every single day to it's fullest. I ask each and everyone of you to pray like you have never prayed before. Get down on your knees no matter your religion and pray for my Big Brother, Paul Peterson. He is the strongest man I have ever known and he deserves another 15 years. I know and believe that our Lord and Savior will cure him on this Earth. I need him to see me get married. He has to go on living here with us. I have went way off subject...I am just hurting today fans. Here were my questions. "Angela, what are your strengths. What is it about you that your friends and family love? What do you have to offer a potential partner?" I am a true friend, a loyal secret-keeper, and a super fun day planner. I can turn a sour moment into a splendid memory that will be forever cherished and etched into your soul. I am the gate keeper-allow only positive energy into a family day and blow pessimism away the same way a pink fire engine would be treated if it rolled up at a station house. I love to cook and keep everything spic and span in the process to the point of perfection. I love my pink (yes...she is truly pink) poodle way too much but it's because I spend 24/7 with her and waste my time on no one. I savor music. I protect my heart. I love my feet...they are too cute. My God is precious to me. I can never complete a book once I begin and so I envy my nephews who probably read 10 a week. I lose focus easily. I am addicted to myspace and facebook like a child. I trust rarely. I crave attention. Romance is much to absent these days. My opinions are frequent and without sounding snide; are usually correct. My Mother is my best friend and my father is perfect second. I am lucky the stork threw me into the laps of the the two most precious people on Heaven's Earth. My Brother may not live long enough for me and I will cry a million more tears; I will need someone to hold me tightly and remind me everyday that I told him I loved him enough, hugged him enough, and spend enough time with him because when he goes to be with God he will take the biggest piece of me with him and I am afraid I will forget. I will forever walk in awe of him. The last question asked above has already been answered by reading between the lines. Love me and learn me through knowing me. That is what I have to offer.

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