Soundtrack of Life

I believe Music is a gift from God. It can express so many different emotions, capture a memory, inspire hope, give comfort. I have fought with depression and anxiety most of my life and am not sure how I could have gotten through without the Lord. He has used music to pull me through, he has used my children's smile, a friend's kind words, a thoughtful note.
This has me considering the soundtrack of my life. What does my soundtrack sound like? Is it a tormented lover screaming at the world with a chip on her shoulder (I am thinking Alanis Morisette's first album), an awesome song of praise and worship~thankfulness for each detail he maps out, perhaps it is a whining needy beggar empty with regret ~filled with fear, or is it a love song full of promise and hope? As with most albums I am sure my tracks vary. It is my prayer that whatever it may be it is for the Lord's Glory. What's on your soundtrack?

Weekends

Aren't weekends the best? We have really been treasuring ours here lately. They go by so quickly but are great. The whole family gets to be together and have fun adventures, work on projects, or just sit and relax.
Last Friday was $1.99 meal deal day at the Subway at Westfield Eastridge Mall. So, "Aunt" Nancy, the kids, & I met Bill & "Uncle" Brian up @ the mall. We had to wait in line for a bit but it was worth our sweet reward. The kiddos had fun talking to the Giant SubGuy, Westie the kangaroo, and the Chick-fil-a Cow characters. Emily actually only liked the cow and kept hugging him. They had some music and a raffle. Good times.
Saturday, we went to the Beach Blast at Patriot Park in King's Mountain. It was this festival with live music, vendors, & such. There was a sprayground to keep cool, volleyball, & best of all kettlecorn, & fresh squeezed lemonade! We will definitely check this out again next year! Bill & I finished out the night with date night on the wii! I love this. He broke some records and outdid me as usual :)
On Sunday we had dinner with "Dancy"(Emily calls Nancy this), Brian, & Dylan. Bill made his World Famous Chicken and Nancy made some awesome guacamole as well as chocolate covered strawberries that sent me to cloud nine! Praise God for good friends~so nice to have when you are far from your extended family!
On Mondays, Anna is usually asking where Daddy is and my mind wonders how it went by so quickly.I am so thankful to the Lord for each moment I get to spend with my family!

My hubby

I just want to give a shout out to my hubby! God has really put on my heart this week what an amazing man he is! He works very hard, is a great listener, spends A LOT of time with his family, does lots of chores around the house, and best of all he loves Jesus. Don't get me wrong he can be a butthead just like any other man and he's definitely not perfect. But the Lord created him specifically for me and I am so thankful. I don't need big fancy gifts or lavish vacations but a man who makes time for his family and the Lord that I can admire!