It has been a month or so since my last blog. It is not like I am real busy. I actually have more time on my hands than ever. I have not had this much free time since I was in high school ( a long time ago) and I am not sure how to manage it yet.
My first goal was to practice everyday for a couple of hours. (that actually does happen occasionally). I planned to read a little more, but reading is so boring. Then I decided to start some correspondence classes through the Army to get some promotion points. (I have completed 3 so far and started about 10 of them) . Then I got addicted to Facebook and watching online TV and Youtube. The one good thing is that I don't play much Playstation anymore, but mainly because I sold all my good games.
I know God has allowed me this time so I can better prepare myself both musically and thru the classes I have signed up for. However, the last nine months of being on a very strict schedule makes me think I have earned this free time.
Maybe this next week I'll do better. We'll see.
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Sunday, May 03, 2009
one anothering
I've been reading a book called "One Anothering - praying through challenges together". The authors are Dr. Dan Crawford (retired professor from SWBTS and currently interim pastor at FBC - Lawton, OK) and Al Meredith (pastor at Wedgewood Baptist Church - Ft Worth, TX). The book was given to us by Dr. Crawford when we visited FBC Lawton a few weeks ago. The book is a study on the numerous scriptures that instruct us how to specifically pray for "one another".
When I got to the section of the book titled "pray that we would bear one another's burdens", I was quickly reminded of our church family at MBC Corsicana. This section focuses on
Galatians 6:2 - "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."
I was reminded how each week in bible study we would start with a prayer request time. This was a time for each person to not only mention their requests, but to share praises of what God was doing in their lives and to get updates on previous requests. Each person took these prayer requests very seriously and agreed to pray for each other. They would ask each other what the status was on previous prayer requests and committed to continue to pray for each other.
I think that this is a prime example of what we are called to do for each other. We are to "carry one another's burdens" by taking concerns and needs of others to God in prayer. Even last week as Misty and I were visiting the class, they wanted to know how God was working in our lives and committed to continue praying for us.
I am so thankful that we had the opportunity to be a part of such a great family. Even though it was only for a short time, they have truly blessed our lives.
When I got to the section of the book titled "pray that we would bear one another's burdens", I was quickly reminded of our church family at MBC Corsicana. This section focuses on
Galatians 6:2 - "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ."
I was reminded how each week in bible study we would start with a prayer request time. This was a time for each person to not only mention their requests, but to share praises of what God was doing in their lives and to get updates on previous requests. Each person took these prayer requests very seriously and agreed to pray for each other. They would ask each other what the status was on previous prayer requests and committed to continue to pray for each other.
I think that this is a prime example of what we are called to do for each other. We are to "carry one another's burdens" by taking concerns and needs of others to God in prayer. Even last week as Misty and I were visiting the class, they wanted to know how God was working in our lives and committed to continue praying for us.
I am so thankful that we had the opportunity to be a part of such a great family. Even though it was only for a short time, they have truly blessed our lives.
Monday, March 16, 2009
home again
We had a great time this past weekend surprising and visiting our friends in Rice and Corsicana.
On Friday we decided to surprise our students at Rice High School with a quick visit. It was great to catch up with some of the other teachers we used to worked with. We were able to hear the band play their UIL Contest program, they sounded great. I am so proud of their continued success. I do miss all those kids, but don't miss the teaching.
Then on Sunday we surprised our church family at Memorial. We had a great time catching up and telling them about our journey the past nine months.
It was great to go back to what was our "hometown" for six years. Now we began the next part of this adventure and began meeting new friends.
On Friday we decided to surprise our students at Rice High School with a quick visit. It was great to catch up with some of the other teachers we used to worked with. We were able to hear the band play their UIL Contest program, they sounded great. I am so proud of their continued success. I do miss all those kids, but don't miss the teaching.
Then on Sunday we surprised our church family at Memorial. We had a great time catching up and telling them about our journey the past nine months.
It was great to go back to what was our "hometown" for six years. Now we began the next part of this adventure and began meeting new friends.
Friday, March 06, 2009
and now the adventure continues
Today I was awarded my MOS: 42R 09L.
I was also awarded the ASI: C1.
After 3 months @ BCT & 6 months @ AIT, the Army finally thinks I am ready.
Acronnym Legend:
BCT - Basic Combat Training
AIT - Avanced Individual Training
MOS - Military Occupational Specialty
42R - Army Band Member
09L - Army Band Saxophone Player
ASI - Additional Skill Indentifier (shows additional skills, training, and qualification a Soldier may possess, in addition to his/her MOS)
C 1 - MACOM band qualified (in the Army we call it a Charlie One)
MACOM - Major Army Command Band
The military is full of acronyms and even with a legend it is sometimes hard to understand so here is the basic translation.
I AM FINALLY DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A little further explanation about the ASI. Each music student who receives a score of 3.0 or higher on their final audition at the School of Music is awarded the ASI: C1. The "charlie one" qualifies musicicans to be placed in a MACOM band. There are only three MACOM bands in the Army and only musicians with this score are placed in these bands. I will not be going to one of the three MACOM bands yet, but now that I am C1 qualified it will open up more opportunities for us in the future.
We will soon began our travel to my first duty station where I will finally begin my new career.
So please continue to pray for us as we make these transitions and continue on this adventure!
I was also awarded the ASI: C1.
After 3 months @ BCT & 6 months @ AIT, the Army finally thinks I am ready.
Acronnym Legend:
BCT - Basic Combat Training
AIT - Avanced Individual Training
MOS - Military Occupational Specialty
42R - Army Band Member
09L - Army Band Saxophone Player
ASI - Additional Skill Indentifier (shows additional skills, training, and qualification a Soldier may possess, in addition to his/her MOS)
C 1 - MACOM band qualified (in the Army we call it a Charlie One)
MACOM - Major Army Command Band
The military is full of acronyms and even with a legend it is sometimes hard to understand so here is the basic translation.
I AM FINALLY DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A little further explanation about the ASI. Each music student who receives a score of 3.0 or higher on their final audition at the School of Music is awarded the ASI: C1. The "charlie one" qualifies musicicans to be placed in a MACOM band. There are only three MACOM bands in the Army and only musicians with this score are placed in these bands. I will not be going to one of the three MACOM bands yet, but now that I am C1 qualified it will open up more opportunities for us in the future.
We will soon began our travel to my first duty station where I will finally begin my new career.
So please continue to pray for us as we make these transitions and continue on this adventure!
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