A Month in the Life

Heart of the Matter
"Daisy Rock", is the heart-shaped guitar given to the Hoover girls by Tish Meeks , Kristin’s Wife Swap counterpart. She made her first debut in the “House of the Lord” yesterday!

While Kristin ministered in song at a nearby church, her father played the guitar;

“Holiness” ….
“Take my HEART and form it,
Take my mind, transform it,
Take my will conform it,
To yours, to yours, O Lord!”

On the show Emily and Grace were surprised by a generous gift from Tish Meeks, a beautiful heart-shaped guitar in a purple case. At that point in the show we had been through several conflicts, but Tish made the day with her gift. At that time it was apparent to me that kindness need not be predicated on agreement or cultural simulation, but perhaps is best shown in spite of existing differences.

Good Luck!

I regretted not having a token of appreciation to give in return, and ended up giving Tish a chimney sweep’s top hat I have worn in parades and for the ABC screen shot of our family.



A chimney sweep, in traditional costume, is world renowned to bring good luck. In some European weddings a chimney sweep is hired to provide the traditional good luck kiss for the Bride.

This Missouri chimney sweep wishes all the luck in the world to Rocker Mom Tish Meeks!

Tish has worn the top hat on stage, and now the heart-shaped guitar has been christened.

Steve Hoover

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