Danny Fanny

It's been awhile since I've blogged about American Idol. Seeing how I am constantly singing "Come Rain or Come Shine" (as performed by Danny Gokey last week), it might be a good time to wax eloquent on the virtues of Danny and Kris. Which are legion.

When it comes to music, I'm not very knowledgeable. All I know is what my ears tell me. And my ears tell me that Danny's voice is divine. Bluesy. Throaty. Raspy. Perfect. And he exudes a joy and passion that is contagious. And even without the back story, I would love Danny's voice every day of the week and twice on Sunday. Not everyone in my family is jumping on board the Danny train. I asked Emmie to tell me why she didn't like Danny's voice because it seriously boggled my mind. Her answer: "Well, the first reason is because you like him so much and the second reason is because I just don't." Alrighty then.

We love Kris around here too. I was ready to buy his CD in Hollywood week. And Emmie, well, she really likes Kris. In fact, once when the camera once panned the audience, I pointed Kris's wife out to her. She said, "I want her job." For over a year now when she plays barbies or doll house she names the Dad "Nick" after Nick Jonas. She is now naming him "Kris". KRIS ALLEN HAS USURPED NICK JONAS? This is big.

All the final contestants are truly talented. Here's the thing (this used to be my phrase, but Kara stole it and now uses it with reckless abandon)...I realize that Adam is talented. He is a showman's showman. Despite the fabulous strut down the steps last week, I just don't really get him. A bit over the top for me when I think about music I want to sing in my car. And I hate to be one for conspiracy theories, but after last week's performances, I couldn't help but think Adam was privy to the best filming and camera angles of the night.

And sweet little Allison. Oh to have that voice! I loved her dialing it down a bit this week with one of my all-time favorite songs "Someone to Watch Over Me". Have you heard Sting's version of that, by the way? I will miss her when she goes home, hopefully in the next two weeks. I don't think it's any secret (Danny) who I hope will be the last two (Kris) standing.

So here I sit, playing Danny's performance over and over again on americanidol.com. This is how my brand of OCD plays out. The past week has had some emotional drama for me and I think Danny's voice is accompanying the Holy Spirit as He walks me through each day. I'm so thankful that God is walking us through this life, and our adoption process, come rain or come shine. Not that God needs any help but if my life is going to have a soundtrack, I'd be proud to have Danny rocking the vocals.