Broken Hearted

Yesterday and today have probably been the hardest days in Hannah's young life.  Now, to an adult, the pain and sorrow she is experiencing may seem silly, but to Hannah, she feels like her world is falling apart.  What am I talking about?  This announcement that was made last night:

We want to officially announce that Jason Dunn will be leaving Hawk Nelson at the beginning of May to pursue his solo career.

If you have followed my blog at all, you know that my Hannah has had a true love affair with the band Hawk Nelson.  Though it has only been a year since she first saw them in concert, her love for them has been strong and pure.  This truly is her first heart break.

As a parent, there is nothing worse than seeing your child in pain.  I know it will pass, but right now, it is tough.  Part of me feels like perhaps I should not have encouraged her love so much, but then I look back at how this band has helped her to grow and has introduced her to the amazing world of Christian music, and I cannot regret.  Before Hawk, she didn't know Hello Kelly, Relient K, Manic Drive, Disciple, Family Force 5, or any of the other amazing Christian artists she is discovering.


Life is not easy. We have all experienced a broken heart at one time or another, it isn't something I was going to be able to protect her from, but you all know I would have if I could have.


For now, I will pray for her to find peace with the decisions that have been made, decisions that are totally beyond her control.  I pray for Jason, that he can be happy in his new solo career, but especially for other members of Hawk Nelson, Daniel, Jonathan, and Justin as they look into the future and make new, hopefully bigger, plans for themselves.  They are all amazing men who have a true love of God and others!  Thank you, Hawk Nelson!