Weekend Wrap Up

So this weekend was crazy busy. Those of you who know me, know that I prefer a weekend filled with very little so my weekend doesn't fly by and I am left feeling exhausted. In spite of the hustle and bustle of this weekend, I am actually feeling quite refreshed and ready to face another week.
Friday was a lot of fun! We watched our friends renew their wedding vows on their 10 year wedding anniversary. It was very sweet! That was followed up by some yummy dinner at Mi Cocina, frozen yogurt and then we finished the evening with Touch and laundry at home. :)
Saturday I woke up and did a 5K for the 2nd annual Coleson's F.R.O.G! It's a great event that helps those that are dealing with pediatric cancer. I walked it this year, but my goal next year is to train and actually run/jog the whole thing. We shall see though. It was a beautiful day to be part of a great cause. It was honestly nice to workout for a change. I'm hoping I can get myself feeling better, so I can start making working out a part of my  daily/weekly routine.
Saturday evening was definitely the biggest thing I've ever been a part of. I considered it a great privilege and honor to lead worship at the Donnie Swaggert Crusade. My nerves started kicking in big time as the hours ticked by leading up to practice. The crazy thing about it is unlike most people, it wasn't because I was so in awe of Mr. Swaggert. He is just a person, just a man.  He's no better than you or me. Don't get me wrong, he's an amazing pastor, but I think so often we put so much emphasis on man, when really it should all be about God. We think if we bring in a world renowned pastor in that God's going to move in a mighty way, but it doesn't take that. It takes us truly seeking His face. Sorry, trailed off a bit there, my nerves were the pressure of  leading hundreds of people in worship...something I had never done before and didn't really think I was capable of doing. I'm no Kari Jobe..honestly I will never be. Of course everything leading up to practice was a disaster, but once we actually got to the point of running through our music it just flowed. The band, the harmony, everything during the service was phenomenal. The best part about it is God gets all the glory. It was all about Him. He moved. His presence was there, and it had nothing to do with me at all. (As it should be.) The theme of the music even fit in with what Pastor Swaggert talked about. I love how God works. This morning we got to just sit and enjoy the crusade. Worship was amazing this morning. I just couldn't stop the tears from flowing..basking in God's love from me.
So as you can see, even though this weekend was full, God worked it out. I don't feel quite as frustrated as I have the past couple of weeks with just about everything. Thank you God for this weekend of refreshing.

Tuesday Tunes-Where I Belong- Building 429

I know I've been so bad about posting a song every Tuesday, but every time I hear this song, I want to post it. I always forget the name of it by the time Tuesday rolls around though. ;0) I finally remembered. All I can say is lately it seems like it has been one thing after another with my health and whatever other drama has decided to pop up, so I've been discouraged off and on quite a bit. I find the words of this song so encouraging. This isn't as good as it gets for me. Praise God this is NOT my home and is NOT where I belong. "All I know is I'm not home yet, this is not where I belong. Take this world and give me Jesus, this is not where I belong." Love this. If you're going through a rough time, I encourage you to remember the words to this song. If Jesus if your Savior, this is the worst for us. We have a heavenly home awaiting us. Praise God!!

Tuesday Tunes-Jesus Messiah

This is an amazing song and it was actually one of the songs we did for worship on Easter!! I really love this song!! Hope if you haven't heard it already, you'll take the time to listen!!

Easter

So tomorrow is Easter and each year I find myself more and more emotional. I truly am moved to tears when I think about the price Christ paid for me.  . Instead of dwelling on what I truly deserve and how different my life would be had He not paid with His precious blood, I choose to be so overwhelmed with joy and Thanksgiving. He truly loves me and He's alive!The grave could not hold Him!! I am looking forward to our Easter service at Crosspoint Church tomorrow! I'm excited about the worship songs, (not at all because I'm leading them) and I'm excited about the message our pastor will be bringing, but even more, I am excited about the visitors that will be coming in!! I'm praying that God will move in a mighty way and lives will be touched and changed.
On that note, here are 2 songs I absolutely love that bless my heart , one by Natalie Grant and one by Mandisa!
Happy Easter Everyone! Lets remember that it's not at all about new dresses, shoes, pretty bows, and Easter baskets! It's about a risen Savior who died to give us the greatest gift of all, His Salvation!

Happy 2nd Birthday Charlie Jensen

Happy birthday Charlie! You would have been two today and while it breaks my heart that you aren't here to celebrate, I know that Jesus is taking care of you! Me, Dex and Brett sent you 3 balloons today!! I even made sure your Happy Birthday balloon had an elephant! :0)

So it took me forever to decide whether or not this post would happen, but in memory of precious Charlie,  I wanted to at least post something.
So I had the pleasure of meeting Charlie twice. Kate and Sean brought him to Ft. Worth for a short trip where we shared breakfast and the zoo, and then I had the pleasure of spending a week with them in FL with Dex in January of 2011. It was an amazing trip and it was so fun watching Dex and Charlie play together. Here is my favorite pic from the whole trip. I believe it truly captures Charlie..all smiles..super happy boy! =0)

Here's just one more that's super sweet. The introduction of Charlie to Dex's BFF Elmo!

I'm finding it so hard to find words, but here goes. When Charlie went to meet Jesus last year, I lost a part of my heart. He wasn't my blood, but I truly felt like his aunt Christi. Maybe it's because of the closeness his mom and I share. I'm not really sure, but I loved and still love Charlie with all my heart. There is not a day that goes by that I do think of him, Kate, Sean and Cannon. They are my extended family! I love each and every one of them so very much.
For those of you who do not follow Kate's blog, I strongly suggest that you do. She is amazing, and while I know she has her moments she has carried herself with such grace and I know that is only by the love and Faith that she has in our Heavenly Father. Here's a link to her blog: http://embracinglifesjourney.blogspot.com/
Happy Birthday precious Charlie! We will never forget you, because you, precious angel are unforgettable! We  will take care of your mommy and daddy and let Cannon know how awesome his big brother is watching over him in Heaven!