130/365

I am blessed with a wonderful group of piano students! They played so well for the recital this evening!

129/365

A few months ago I shared a few of my favorite things. I should have added my cardiologist to that list. Dr. Raunikar is a wonderful doctor! I am so thankful for the wisdom God has given to doctors, and for a doctor who seeks wisdom from Above! Our times with him are always encouraging. There is nothing like ending a visit in prayer together, seeking God's wisdom. I treasure those times. I do wonder why I allow myself to get all worked up about going to those appointments. It's been that way for 28 years. I am trying...I promise! My blood pressure is back to normal :). Today I had a routine check-up. All is well, in case you were wondering.

128/365

Last night Dan and Daniel went shopping to get a present for me for Mother's Day. Dan recounted the events of their trip. As they walked through Wal-Mart Dan would show Daniel items, and he would respond with a "yes" or "no," and when it was no, it was an emphatic "no." Apparently Daniel disapproved of items such as jewelry, water bottles, and mugs. Before they had gone on their trip Daniel told me he wanted to buy me a truck. I ended up with a very nice red jeep, matchbox size. He also thought a bag of dark Dove chocolates would be appropriate, and a bright yellow t-shirt with the words "world's coolest mom" on it. The final gift in the bag was gum, the "spicy" kind. And then there were flowers...pink ones...Daniel's orders.

I would have loved to have seen this shopping trip! He had so much fun giving me the treasures he had chosen. How blessed I am to be a mother! What a wonderful Mother's Day weekend!

127/365

On this weekend last year, Dan graduated from seminary with his M.Div, we celebrated Mother's day, and Dan's ordination service was held.

This year, Matt graduates! We are going to go to Greenville in time for pictures and to celebrate with him and Jon Ledbetter afterwards. It is a bit quieter of a Saturday morning than last year's festivities, but just as special!

117-124/365

Daily blogging is an ambitious goal, I do realize. One goal that I have failed at. Nonetheless, I will do my best to put a few thoughts down for you....starting with today and moving back. By the way...I think I am off on my days now. Perhaps when I have more brain power, I will go back and check :). Until then, we'll pretend...

124 - 5.6.11
Today is our piano party. Rachael has been teaching in Clemsons, and doing our recitals and activities together has been so much fun. I am going to miss her new ideas and fresh energy when they move this summer. We are going to Glazed, a paint/glass studio in Clemson. Pictures to come!

123 - 5.5.11
The last day of lessons for the semester is always bittersweet. I only teach for 6 hours a week, but the amount of energy teaching takes is amazing! I am so thankful for my own piano teachers, and my school teachers as well who expended a ton of energy on my behalf!

122 - 5.4.11
Did you know that today was Star Wars Day - "May the 4th be with you." One of my piano students shared that info. with me!

123 - 5.3.11
Prayer meeting is becoming one of my favorite times of the week. Tonight we began with salvation testimonies. What an amazing thought that God opens our eyes from darkness to light!

122 - 5.2.11
Spaghetti for supper. It's always a welcome menu item in our household!

121 - 5.1.11
April showers bring May flowers. How quickly the month of April went by. I love the month of May!

120 - 4.30.11
We had a going away party for the Kopps and Wilsons. It was super fun having so many of the young couples over. There were lots of kiddos! God gave us a beautiful day to enjoy outside!

119 - 4.29.11
We met up with the fam in Greenville to go to Huntin' Creek BBQ. It was an adventure. Great good. Especially the hushpuppies!

118 - 4.28.11
:) Hair cut days are always fun.

117 - 4.27.11
Our Tuesday staff meeting got canceled, so we had a quiet evening at home. Sorry Catherine didn't feel well, but we enjoyed some quiet rest!!!