I'm Thankful For... Music and Coffee

Yesterday was super busy so I'm combining days ten and eleven, and I'm thankful for...

Music

I have always loved music. For as long as I can remember it's always played an important role in my life. From what my mom tells me it goes back even further to when she would rock and sing to me all night long as a baby. I've always been part of children's choir, youth choir, school chorus, orchestras, even went to college to be a singer, and now am part of our adult choir at church and a women's ensemble. It's always been about music for me.

I've gone through different phases with the types of music I enjoy. Just about everything has made it's way onto my radio over the years. Every once in a while some of those old favorites that bring back fond memories or mark special occasions find their way back. The one style that has never gone away however is Praise and Worship. I'm stuck on Contemporary Christian!

So, today (yesterday) I'm thankful for music, the kind that brings me to the throne whenever I want - and sometimes when I don't - there's no better place to be. What are you thankful for today?

Tuesday was the North Carolina Baptist State Convention and our church took over 150 choir and orchestra members to Greensboro to lead in worship. It took some planning ahead to make preparations for the kids after school since we wouldn't be home until after 11:00. So for giving today (yesterday), I gave up family time to give my musical best to the Lord. What have you done to give today?

Coffee

My dad calls what I like to drink froo-froo juice since I enjoy a little flavor, cream and sugar with my coffee. He on the other hand is strictly a plain, black coffee drinker, the stronger the better. It's not something I have to have all the time but if I go too long without it I start to crave it. I love the way it smells, I have my favorite brands, and I like it iced or hot.

So, today I'm thankful for one of my favorite drinks, coffee. Especially on the days I need it. What are you thankful for today?

Tonight I gave my weekly volunteer time to help teach children's choir. We're getting ready for our Christmas musical and my angelic voiced daughter has her first solo! Yes, I'm a proud mama! What have you done to give today?