Just one of those days!

I have a love/hate relationship with my flute; well, with my ability to play the flute. Today was definitely not a love day. Does this ever happen to you when you are speaking? You stutter, forget words, your voice squeaks, and you cough and sputter about? Well that summed up my flute playing in choir rehearsal today. It was absolutely horrendous. I wanted to throw my flute off the guy's dorm *ahem* I mean kindly turn it in to the music office and go play "Chopsticks" on the piano.

But alas, I did not do any of the three. May the 4th looms in my mind and scares me spitless, so I have resorted to the discipline of any good musician (except for those crazy natural types): PRACTICE!

I really hope tomorrow will be a love day with me and the flute. But if by any chance you hear "Chopsticks" coming from the music studio, please go pick up the flute that is laying in a thousand pieces outside before Mr. Wolf sees it, and tells God I died.

Thank you.

Moment by moment...

Have you ever wiped your brow saying, "Whew, I made it through this week," then look at the calendar and cry, "No, not another one!" And the one after that doesn't look any less busy.

My sentiments equal that of dear Bob Wiley:

"Baby steps...Baby steps down the hallway...Baby steps into the elevator...Aaaaaauuuuuuggggghhhhhhhh!!!!

Looking forward to Summer!

I've been at IHC Wednesday night and most of the day Thursday and here I am watching the archived videos of stuff that I missed. Tonight's service was such a special time of seeking God - doing eternal business. I'm so thankful to be serving the one true God who hears every heart that calls upon Him. I feel encouraged in my soul, even though it's been an exhausting couple of days. VIP Day is tomorrow - always an interesting day!

I can hardly comprehend this thought, but I have a week and a day of classes left!!! And yes I'm ready for summer! Speaking of summer, I have several exciting things that I will be involved with: VBS, Camp Hope, and Band Camp in Mexico! :) Another thing I am excited about is reading for fun - not that the books I read during the school aren't fun - well, you know what I mean! Here are a few of books on my "to read" list (not in any particular order):

- Robinson Crusoe by Defoe

- New Horizons by Leppard

- Helping our Children Grow in Faith by Keely

- Fresh-Brewed Life by Johnson

- Life is Mostly Edges by Miller

- Lovedecisions by Harvey

- Something by Jane Austen

- And something by Dickens - it's tradition!

Can you all suggest a good book you've read recently, or not so recently? :)

P.S. If I ever have kids, I hope they can sing harmony when they are like 6 years old like this sweet little kid at Convention. ;)

SPRING BREAK

Tomorrow is my last day of Spring Break (*sob*). I have definitely taken a break these last few days. As I look back now, I think that I could have gotten A LOT accomplished, but alas, no use crying over spilt milk or lost time.

Band Tour was wonderful as usual. As Mr. Wolf reminds us, band is a picture of life. There are so many little lessons to learn. I still am mulling over many things in my mind from band tour - things that I can learn to help me grow and mature and become more like Christ.

I'm excited about what God is doing in my life...as the kids song goes: "He's still workin' on me...to make me what I ought to be..."

Father, may I always submit to your guidance and course corrections. Help me to never become complacent in my walk with You. Grow me. Increase my passion for You and for Your kingdom work. I place myself into Your hands.