African Children's Choir

On Wednesday, I drove to Dallas to see the African Children's Choir at Peace Ministries in Mesquite. Ginger, my sister-in-law, is the Music Minister there and had invited me to come. I'm so glad she did!!! They were incredible! As you watch the children and hear more about their lives, something gets ahold of your heart. There is such joy - not just in their smiles - but all the way into their eyes. They have been given the opportunity through this organization to make something more of themselves, and they are genuinely enjoying what they do. Many of the children who come through the African Children's Choir go on to be nurses, doctors, musicians, lawyers, and much more. Two of the men who were with them were members of the choir when they were children. They told of how the choir gave them the chance to see their dreams come true --- they both have a Master's Degree - one in music, one in psychology. Just amazing!!

Since I was going to Mesquite, I took the opportunity to stop and see Andrew, Mandy, Alayna and Ashlyn. It was REALLY good to see them and spend a few minutes getting hugs and kisses from the girls and catching up with Andrew & Mandy.

Wednesday was also Ginger's birthday, so Ryan (my nephew) was at the concert with her. It was SOOOO good to see him - it's been a long time!

I was also able to see many lifelong friends I haven't seen in quite a while. That was a lot of fun.

After the service was over, we went to Chili's to spend some extra time together just visiting and enjoying family. Andrew met us there (Mandy had to get the girls in bed).

I am so thankful to be taking advantage of the opportunities to spend time with family. Too many times we let our busy schedules dictate what we can and cannot do. I hope to make more memories in the next year like I've been able to do in the past few weeks.