Dog and Beth Chapman The Bounty Hunters

Do we ever expect to be pleasantly surprised?


 Sure, when I bought tickets to go see the Mercy Tour that Duane and Beth Chapman were on, I knew I would likely enjoy myself.

(My friend Stella and I both watch whenever we can.... For different reasons...)

 But! Who knew?

Who knew that this unusual looking,  muscular, five foot seven inch man would hold an auditorium packed full of every age, size and description of people in his hands with only his words?

Who knew that this tough man would be nervous enough that he had to continuously pace the stage until his beautiful wife came to stand beside him?

Who knew he could speak of heart wrenching personal episodes and still be so overcome with emotion that he would be hampered by a catch in his throat and tears in his eyes?

Who knew he was REAL. What you see on TV is not just an act but a living, breathing, bad guy gone good? 

 Who knew someone who looks this rough and dresses this way could laugh and make jokes about his (what he calls) mosquito netting of hair on the back of his head and would ask the folks in the balcony section if they could see his bald spot well?

 Who knew that he is so in love with his drop dead gorgeous wife and partner and that he would literally beam when he speaks of her?

 See... Who knew that a cat can choose to change his stripes?
He can still be a tiger but choose to be gentle and empathetic and kind?

Who would think that a man and a woman who met after they had already created families that produced many children would draw all those scattered sons and daughters and grandchildren, nieces and nephews to their home and make a nest under one roof that is so full of lasting love and protection?
This beautiful young woman with such sparkle in her eyes is Baby Lisa and she is a Bounty Hunter as well!


In his own words... "I am what the word rehabilitation means!"

 
Who knew that a family of just regular people from all sorts of lives can overcome incredible obstacles and still love, rejoice and really be alive? He is a husband, a father, brother, grandpa and the "step" included in all those combinations as well? 
....That he still does the vacuuming!

Can you see the love in their eyes?


I knew!


I knew ...
.....And yet Stella and I were pleasantly surprised last night and walked out of Centennial Hall in London with a renewed sense of spirit and generosity.


His message is one of forgiveness, love, the power of positive thinking...


...And at all costs:


          ......Stop the spread of addictive drugs in this world!


 I applaud this family with my whole being! This is a love story of two people who came from nothing and nowhere and have accomplished miracles by just believing, being a family and hard work. By doing what other people won't do.


If you ever get the chance, spend the reasonable price and get yourself a ticket for this show. This man is a Tony Robbins' trained professional motivational speaker and you will be glad you listened!




 Some of my photographs in this post were cropped because we were in an auditorium and heads got in the way! No touch ups though... Never is...
These photographs were shot with my Nikon P-90 digital camera and downloaded directly from the camera and then to this blog. My aim is to take my reader along with me on the journey, so although I am aware of my framing of the shot, content and quality, I am most interested in sharing the experience.