Are You Listening?

This last Wednesday at choir rehearsal we were rehearing a song called In The Calm for this Sunday. We sung through it once and our director stopped us and spoke to us. He was saying how so many people will pray and then are done. They say that their prayers are never answered but have they ever stopped to listen for the answer. The words of this song explain what we all need to do. Forget what you need to cook for dinner, what the boss wants you to do, where your kids need to be next, etc., etc. Just clear your mind and listen. It really hit home to just about every member of our choir. Thought I would share the words of the song with you.

In the calm of Your presence

I am listening, Lord

I am still, I am quiet

I am Yours

Let Your Word speak to me

Let Your Spirit draw near

I will obey

The truth that I hear

In the calm of Your presence

I am listening, Lord

I am still, I am quiet

I am Yours

There's a thirst in my soul

For Your wisdom divine

I long for the peace

And life that I find

In the calm of Your presence

I am listening, Lord

I am still, I am quiet

I am Yours

Written by Scott Krippayne and Tony Wood

Arranged by Tom Fettke

Soccer, Tap, Bells, and Crafting Update

I've missed blogging but have been either busy with Sam, running errands, going to activities for myself, keeping up with the house, unpacking, or getting sick. In fact my allergies (which I still think is what is wrong with me) has stolen my voice. I can talk in a scratchy hard to understand voice and I can't sing at all.
Sam has started up soccer again. He played his second game this morning and as usual is having a lot of fun with it. His team hasn't won a game yet but I know they will soon as they are a great bunch of wonderfully talented kids.

I have started something new. I'm taking tap dancing lessons! I haven't taken tap since I was a little girl so I feel like I am a beginner. I'm having so much fun with this group of ladies. Our ages run from the 30s to 70s! We meet every Wednesday and we are all learning so much. I can't wait for the next lesson.

Since starting at our church I have not only joined our church choir I have also joined 2 handbell choirs and am also in a handbell quartet! I am quite bummed as this Sunday afternoon is auditions for the Women's Ensemble but since I have no voice I won't be able to audition. Oh well...maybe next time.

In the crafting world I have finished my first pair of socks. I haven't taken a picture of them yet but I have already worn them. They have got to be one of the most comfortable pair of socks I have ever worn. I can't wait to get going on my second pair.
I have also started on my nieces scarves for their Halloween costumes. They are Griffindor scarves and I'm about half way through on the first one. I guess you know what I'll be doing this weekend. Sitting on the couch, watching some football, knitting and trying not to use my voice so that I can get it back.

I have been lucky to find a wonderful yarn and cross stitch stores here and have already been welcomed by not only the shop owners but also those that were in there shopping.

I'm going to try to update this blog a bit more often like I used to. Just need to find my balance here. Until then...