Throughout my childhood my mother always told me that the best things come in small packages. As I grew older I realized that my mother was referring to the blessings of having a child and childhood memories. While this belief may be common sense, there is no doubt the having children and raising them plays a critical role in defining family values and a family legacy. As a married man, my wife and I realized that it is not possible for us to have children. While we personally cannot have children, we have both nieces and nephews that we can help raise and participate in the creation of childhood memories. While every child has skills and talents that help create such memories, every so often there is always one child that completely inspires everyone he/she meets.
Ladies and gentleman, meet Jackie Evancho. Jackie is a 10 year old native of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania who recently appeared on the popular reality talent show known as America’s Got Talent. In the video below, Jackie amazed the audience and the judges with her “incredibly developed” opera singing voice.
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With her beautiful flowing pink dress above a soft man-made cloud of smoke, Jackie’s performance symbolized an angel spreading it’s wings and sending a message of peace to the audience and the people tuning in. Talent judge Howie Mandel stated that the goal of the show was really to find that one gem, that one star from a place that they never looked before, well tonight, that gem, that star, was found!
Show judge Piers Morgan provided some humor when he asked Jackie if she was really 30 years old. Jackie replied with such composure and maturity that she was certain she wasn’t 30. Piers indicated that America was going to wake up the next morning going crazy for for a little girl who just sang like an angel. Piers was right on that note, Jackie’s performance has scored over one million views on YouTube, along with earning her trips to the semifinals, Orlando Florida and the Walt Disney World Resorts.
What’s next for Jackie Evancho?
While it is too soon to tell what will happen, it is important to always cherish moments like this. It is also important to be thankful for every opportunity given to you and to make the best of such an opportunity. Win, or lose, Jackie will always have a place in my heart along with being my inspiration. You have my vote and I wish you all the best in all your endeavors!