"In everything give thanks......." 1 Thess 5:18

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Thursday, August 12, 2010

Being Thankful on Thursday

We had such a wonderful concert today. It is our favourite place to go anyway. All the staff, and the residents who can, just show so much appreciation. The Activities Officer hugged me 3 or 4 times, and so many of the residents wanted to hold our hands as they told us how much they enjoyed our show. 

It is a place with plenty of room for our big sound system, and it sounded so good after our small system yesterday, even though we were happy with it at the time and the people there were very appreciative and said it sounded good. I think we will take the big system every day from now on, we can fit it in, just that the small one has been sufficient quite a few places.


The other thing I was thankful about was Barry's voice sounded really good, he's getting back to normal after that respiratory virus that has dogged him since we went away in June.



I am also giving thanks that I hurt my back, it gives Barry a chance to do little things for me.... it was my fault.... I leaned across our large case that I was packing up into, and picked up a heavy timber piano stool that I had moved, and lifted it and swivelled around to replace it under the piano. I knew straight away that I had "done it", though from previous experience I expect to be right again in a max. of two days. Just remind me to get under things that I intend to lift.   I do not expect to be playing tennis in the morning!!!!!  

We sing again at 3pm tomorrow. 

9 comments:

Carolyn said...

Oh dear, as soon as you said "I swiveled " I thought uh-oh, I do hope you.can get some relief & rest this evening,
I am praying for you,
Hugs
C

A Bit of the Blarney said...

It must be so gratifying to be able to touch so many lives in song!! God bless you abundantly!!! Cathy

Karen said...

Oh, Jan...I do hope your back is better soon!

Barbara said...

Oh that sounds fabulous Jan, I know you will be a blessing where ever you go sweetie, lots of hugs and blessings for this Thankful Thursday, I am doing this too, and you are a blessing I am thankful for also, Barbara

Joyful said...

Hope you get better soon Jan so the senior's residents can appreciate you and Barry singing them through the days. tra la la :-)

Anonymous said...

Jan, I hope you feel better soon. God takes special delight in a thankful spirit like yours. I have been blessed reading your Thankful Thursday Blog. ~Ron

Sandy said...

Jan, I pray your back is feeling much
better by tomorrow and that you all
will be a blessing to the residents
at the center. I think it's such a
wonderful thing you're doing in your
singing ministry. The Lord bless you
and Barry!
Love,
Sandy

dtbrents said...

I'm sorry you hurt your back. I hope you will be better soon. It sounds like a lot of fun to do concerts. My husband plays the guitar and sings. My grandson is great on the drums so we have fun when we all get together. Doylene

Karin said...

May the Lord touch your back and heal it Jan! What a blessing you are to the seniors - sure wish you could come to our place! Take care!!