Well the month of October is nearly behind us, and what a fun-filled and unpredictable month it has been for me.  I had many engagements to minister, and I will do my best to highlight each one...  God moved in power!

October 13

"HEY - what happened?  It's 6:30 am... the alarm was supposed to sound at 5:30 am.  Where is the alarm?"  My cell phone (acting also as my alarm) had fallen in the crevice of the pullout couch where I sleep... so I had not heard the alarm sound.  "Oh no.... how would I ever get to Tucson on time?"

Saturday morning, I drove to Tucson...  a bit faster than normal... to share with the women at the Tanque Verde Aglow Lighthouse.  What a delight this was!  I had been burning the midnight oil the entire week prior, and it was only by the grace of God and a "wake-up" angel that I made it to Tucson on time.  I even felt "hung-over" like in my old life, but this is all ok, because God seems to move the most through me when I am at my weakest.  Hallelujah!  It is His faithfulness that carries the power to change lives... and He came through as always.  I was privileged to witness His Spirit convicting hearts to repentance resulting in restored relationships.  Yipppeeeee!!  This is good stuff!

I made some new friends, and also received an extra blessing when I got to sit back and watch a choreographed piece to Walk of a Winner!  I love seeing God's creativity flow through so many of our brothers and sisters in Christ!  Thanks Aglow women for making my time with you so special!

October 19

6:30 am... Up & Adam!  Have to be outta the house by 7:30 am on the road to CCV for the MOPS (Mothers Of PreSchoolers) meeting with plenty of time to setup and sound check, etc. before 9 am! ... So, things don't always go as planned, huh?

I pulled into CCV's parking lot right at 9 am after 1 1/2 hours of hellacious traffic!  JOY JOY!  I was on at 9:30 am.... and ooops!  Had I really done it?  Had I truly fulfilled my worst fear?  Oh dear, I had!!!  What would I do now??

Not only was I running late, but I had forgotten my CD with the Performance Trax (this was the CD that had the music and background vocals that I sing to in all my concerts).  [As a side note, I had always feared forgetting the CD or having the CD come up damaged just prior to concert start!  Well, I my moment arrived.] I prayed, made some emergency, last ditch effort phone calls, and then decided to PUNT.  There was a lesson in here somewhere, and by golly, I was going to receive it gracefully... God HAD to be in control at this point.  

All of this put me right in the mood I needed to be in to minister to these wonderful moms!  I opened by asking how their morning was going... only to receive the typical - "Great... good... fine..." etc. answers!  I told them not to lie (hehe) and shared my crazy morning... "and I don't even have kids and a husband!"  I exclaimed.  So, there I began, and we hit it off great once I shared my woes and struggles... they realized my nice suit was only a "nice suit"... my true self related much more to them.  

I shared my incredibly inspiring financial testimony!  A totally God-glorifying testimony of His faithfulness and provided the ladies with steps (only my humble ideas) of how to get out of debt and stay out of debt!  Praise God that the response to my testimony and teaching was overwhelming!  Moms are such neat people, and I hope to someday achieve this status in life.

October 20

Weddings are so moving!  The tears always show up at these events and especially so at this gala event -- the union of two of my dear friends, Toby and Jennifer (now) Lasby.  I was honored to not only be a bridesmaid in their wedding but to sing two duets with another special friend, Jeff Percival.  Congratulations Toby and Jennifer!  I know God is smiling on you, and I know your life together will bring Him much glory and joy!  Thank you for letting me celebrate this event with you, and thanks for always supporting the things I am doing.  I love you guys!  (I can't believe that I don't have a pix of Jen & Toby together... sorry Tobe... I'll have to add it later)

I had to depart from the reception before it even began... changed out of the beautiful bridesmaid dress to a more appropriate outfit.  I was hopping in the car with my brother heading for Prescott -- the CCV Women's Retreat!  We were scheduled to lead praise and worship around 9 pm... it was almost 7 pm... and the trip takes almost 2 hours, so the schedule was tight!  Would we make it on time?  Where was the rest of the band....?  These answers and more when we return....