Solo

My wife and I have been singing together for almost 28 years. Through all those years, believe it or not, I have never got up in front of an audience, and sang a solo. Well, that changed today. In church this morning, I got up on stage, all by myself, and sang my first solo. I was told I did great, and I think it went pretty well. I have to tell you, I was nervous, even though I practiced a lot. I knew the song, but yet I was very nervous. I get a little nervous even when Vanessa is up there with me, or other members of our family, but this was a whole new experience.
You know how when you sing, or when you do anything publicly, you want to sound good, look good, and not embarrass your self. I had to remind myself why I was doing this, and that was to honor God. I thought about the words, and what they meant to me. I looked at the people in the auditorium, and thought about them. I saw the looks on their face when the words hit home. Some, I had to look away from, or I would lose my words. Vanessa got tears in her eyes, and I couldn't look at her anymore. It's a small congregation, I was running out of places to look. The song was finally over, and I feel the Lord was blessed. My solo was over. I survived, and I'll do it again.
Lord help me to always lift You up.

weekend chaos

Friday night the Sackett 7-1, and the Tuckers came over for the night, and Saturday. We live in our quiet, peaceful world, and when the kids come, that world comes into chaos. That's not a bad thing. It's a great thing. We love seeing the kids, and the grand kids. We don't get to see them enough. I thought when we moved to Florida, we would see each other often, but that just doesn't seem to happen enough. We do see each other more than before. Even little Blue seems to remember us. He is beautiful, and so loving. I love watching the kids. Each one has their own uniqueness. So wonderful to watch.

I'm a blessed man. So many wonderful grand kids. I missed Brian Jr. this weekend. I hope he had a great experience. He is so smart, and creative.

I was completely amazed at how smart kids are when it comes to video games. Josh picked the PS3 so quickly. He was better than me in a very short time.

It was a great time, but the peace and quiet was great after they left. Just know I would never want to lose a one of them. I love them all.

God is good, and he keeps showing me this all the time.