Being Thankful - The Unexpected

My latest goal with my blog is to use each Sunday to blog about Being Thankful / Sharing your Blessings. Because of the current economic environment, I thought this would be something that I would really have to work at finding. So far, this has not been the case.

At work, I am thankful that I did not find any mistakes when reviewing all end of year financials...and I was able to complete all the tax reports and w2s! So - it was a very productive week.

BEING THANKFUL FOR THE UNEXPECTED
So yesterday (Saturday) I am sitting in my office, just lurking on facebook, when WRBS DJ, Mike Alley announces a contest for a pair of tickets to the Chris Tomlin show. So, I respond and actually win! So exciting! I went from having no plans last night, to attending a fantastic concert.

Heres a recap of the evening:
We arrived at the Baltimore Arena right around 6 and headed to will call to pick up the tickets. We got into the venue and went straight to our seats....FRONT ROW!!!

We met Renee and her daughter, who also won tickets that afternoon. They won the seats right next to us!

During the intermission period, Mike Alley came over and we were able to get a picture with him. He must have went over to where the RBS crew was because right after, Erin Branham came over! I was able to get a photo with her as well.


And then....the lights went dim---and Chris Tomlin took to the stage. Chris did an amazing set and really got the crowd into it. Not to take away from Chris' performance, but I was really impressed with his guitarist....(gotta find out his name). The energy levels of both Israel & the New Breed and Chris Tomlin was amazing.


FAVORITE MOMENT
I brought Frank to this concert. He is not really someone who listens to this genre of music-he prefers hard rock. Part of me wondered how we would process the evening. It is worth noting that he enjoyed this concert. I wont embarass him but I will say he was uplifted by this experience.

Being Thankful

No matter what is going on in our lives, we should take some time and be thankful for something. Many of us have spent so much time in our lives learning how to complain, and cannot see how we are blessed.

I can see my blessings everyday.


This week I am thankful for: a good job, great friends, activities that enrich me spriritually.

What are you thankful for?

Coming this week

I wanted to let you know what we will be tackling next week.

I have two days planned for straightening your dresser. I dont want to rush letting you know about my system to keep your dresser drawers empty of clothes that you will never wear.

I also have two days planned for cleaning out the bedroom closet. This is also an area which needs a purge day and an organizing day. I have a wonderful system that keeps everything in order.

On Friday, we will be putting together our filing system. I hope you have your files and labels ready!


Beginning on the 18th, every Sunday-I will be blogging on Sharing Your Blessings and Being Thankful. This is not only in preparation for Lent, but for personal growth as well. I hope that in reading these posts, you will gain perspective about me, as well as get some possible insight.

Happy Reading!