Giving Thanks.....

Yes, it is November! I can't believe it either. In over just a month my little boy will be turning two and it will almost be Christmas. If you're like me then you love Christmas time more than any other holiday. My classroom Christmas tree will be going up almost immediately and the Holiday CD's are already driving Jamie crazy. During this time of year we are reminded to give thanks for all the blessings in our lives. But we shouldn't just give thanks for one month out of the year, we should be thankful all year long. There are so many things that God has given me that I am truly grateful for. My wife, my family, my beautiful and LOUD boys, my friends, and the amazing ministry that He has allowed me to work in. Thanks to everybody who takes part in the music ministry. What a blessing it is to me each week to be able to come to church and worship with not just talented people, but talented friends. I love getting to know each one of you, and I have enjoyed ministering with you as well. I hope that as the hustle and bustle of the season comes down upon us, we will take to the time to be thankful. Thank God for rich blessings! We all have them in both big and small forms. God Bless everyone!

October?!?!

I can't believe it is already October! Didn't school just start yesterday? It's hard to believe that soon Halloween will be here, then Thanksgiving, and before you know it lights and trees will be everywhere. As hard as it is for me to believe how fast the year is going by, I do love it. It's very stressful, and at times frustrating, but I get so excited during the holidays. I'm like a little kid. Our Christmas tree goes up before thanksgiving, and I pull out the Holiday CD's as soon as Halloween is over. Jamie is usually sick of Christmas music by December 1st. For the choir, this is also an exciting time. We have a lot of new music to learn, and many different seasons to explore. With all of the hustle and bustle beginning, I hope you do take the time to enjoy the season. The leaves are turning and the crispness is in the air. Enjoy it! Take the time to sit back with your family, or that rare alone moment and just take in what each different holiday means to us as Christians. Thank You again for all your hard work this summer. It is truly appreciated. Keep recruiting! I know one day the whole stage will be filled with instruments and voices! God Bless!