Rocking Tuesday Out and a Weekend Recap

I got to work this morning really early to just allow myself some chill time, get all my ducks in a row, and prepare for another day in paradise! Yesterday our kids were actually pretty good compared to the way we ended the school year. I just hope that it continues on this path because I've certainly learned not to pray to God for patience!

Friday night our softball game didn't happen, the other team forfeitted. Which really upsets me because I think it's completely unsportsmanlike to just not show up at all! We really wanted to play! We are in 4th place and the tournament starts next week, we shall see what happens!

Since the game was cancelled, Jess and I headed early up to Richmond to help my Dad out. It was too short of a visit with him but was able to get some trim around some outside windows replaced. Had a nice storm that blew threw midday which REALLY cooled things off; that I was thankful for! My dad appears to be doing a lot better, getting a little bit better each day, finding his personality a little more each time I see him. I'm definitely thankful to God and give him the continuous glory for all that he's done so far for him.

Jessica and I got to spend Sunday together, went to church, followed by lunch with my mom and David, and his cousin and his wife. Then Jessica and I pretty much did nothing, oh yeah, wait, we watched "Before The Devil Knows You're Dead".... horrible movie with Ethan Hawk. Blah! Haha. Man it was rediculous. But we had dinner, ate out on the porch and had a good chat which was really nice. We had time to really analyze our relationship and see where we want each other to improve, as well as making room for God to improve. I truly love her and she's an amazing woman, God has certainly blessed me with her.

Had band practice last night which went pretty well. I'm beginning to get really excited about some of the stuff that we are working on and where God will be leading me with this group. There is a lot of talent and things are really beginning to click with us. Hopefully soon we can start laying down some tracks for a demo. As far as we know, we are looking to have our first gig/show at the end of September. That should give us plenty o time to get our act fully together we hope haha!

Hope everyone has a blessed day!

"Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God; this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is- His good please and perfect will." Romans 12:1-2

Darker Nights

I carry on, stumbling in the the dark
But I'm not alone, by his blood he left his mark
Only to prevail, through the pain of this world
Alone I have failed, in your strength I'm alive

Chorus
And I will follow you,
into Darker nights
Where you hold me down,
Break beneathe the sky

You feel so alive,
Reaching for my life
Will you hold me down?
Or break these chains and fly?

I struggle too, believing in anything but you
But you'll find a way, to break my heart today
And You will carry on, guiding me through the pain
Where all hope is gone, you reach out and call my name

Chorus
And I will follow you,
into Darker nights
Where you hold me down,
Break beneathe the sky

You feel so alive,
Reaching for my life
Will you hold me down?
Or break these chains and fly?

(Tenative work in progress)..... feedback would be great, still needs some work

Tonic and More

So I am sitting here at work listening to the Charles Billingsly cd, the one from his live performance at Thomas Road. Let me tell ya, it's amazing how crazy this thing can set my attitude for the day! It's definitely a true blessing.

So Jess and I got away last weekend and went to Raleigh, NC to Moore Square Park for a free concert. Got to see Tonic and Marcy's Playground. Not really a fan of MP but was able to shake hands and meet the bass player who seemed pretty cool. Tonic definitely put on a great show and those guys really showed me how music should be performance; with a smile and with passion! They were soo incredibly passionate about the music and you could tell that they missed playing together; maybe this could mean another Tonic album? :) So Jessica and I had a great time, despite getting back home at 2:30 in the morning.... wahhh!

So work today has been entertaining... not. I have gone through charts and dated signatures for people that typed their notes. Apparently there has to be an authentic date beside the signature if they are not hand written.... my skills today were put to some great use today! Worked it out so I have Friday off, hopefully if they weather permits Jessica and I can put the canoe in before our softball game! Keeping my fingers crossed :)

As far as things with the band, they have been going really well. The other guitar player quit so now I am playing guitar and singing... back to my comfort zone! We recorded a song the other night, poor quality though, still need to set things up ride, but the song definitely has some potential. Just have to work on some vocal parts for myself and find a way to tame the drummer! Haha.... it's always the drummers! Jonathan (the other guitar player) and I seem to have pretty good chemistry with writing music; that has me very excited. He wants to start working on a Myspace soon so hopefully I can have a play to direct some of you people sometime! I think God has certainly blessed me with this opportunity to express myself... and boy am I doing just that.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18. "Be joyful always; pray continually; gives thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for in Christ Jesus."