What a busy couple of weeks but ohhhh they've been good! We celebrated Oscar's 35th Birthday but booking a babysitter and going out for dinner. I didn't know where to take him so I googled romantic, view, live music and eventually found my way to Daniels' Broiler restaurant. I read their blog and found out that Jim - the piano player has been playing there for over 20 years! Nothing like live music while enjoying a nice meal, so I made reservations. As we were going up, a guy joined us in the elevator and I recognized his face.... " Excuse me are you Jim the piano player" I asked. he laughed and said yes, how did you know? I told him my story about checking him out on the website. He asked if we sing. Oscar pointed at me- she does. Jim proceeded to invite me to join him after dinner at the piano. We enjoyed an amazing dinner, heartfelt conversation, dreaming of all we hope for in the years ahead of us. After dinner we went over the piano and found that there were so many people crowded around, we couldn't find a place to stand- let alone sit, so we both decided to head out. As we passed the piano, Jim's ye caught mine and from the microphone, he said "Rebecca, you're not leaving are you! Come sit on my piano bench!" So I turned around slowly and confirmed that he was indeed talking to me! HA! I sat down and he asked if I could sing along with him. After some time of reflection, here are a few observations: 1. I love to sing. There is nothing that brings me more joy that to use what it's me to express myself. 2. This was the first time I have ever sang in public outside church walls. 3. I did pretty well being put on the spot, singing a song I didn't know and pulling it off! Ps- the clip is on Youtube.

Later in the week, the NWC song writers had a retreat with some well know Christian music artists and waited on the Lord for new songs. It was so much fun. Not sure how to even put into words how good it felt to write and create using the gifts God has given us. I am so excited to see all that is to come.

Only 2 more sleeps until the NWC Women's Conference. Can't wait! I am leading worship on Saturday and teaching a workshop entitled: Taking Your Faith to the Workplace. I know the Lord is going to meet us and move mightily.