Back Up Vocals and rythm guitar For a New Forming Band

hmmmm? Ya.. that's exactly what i was saying to myself last night as i drove nearly an hour away to audition in Rockport, TX for a forming band.
So, I ran across an amazing person while surfing the net the other day.. She is truly talented... Her songwriting is beyond her years, her voice is beautiful, strong and distinct...in other words, simply annointed with a heart so sincere. Her name is Alexis Saski. Let's all get use to her name because before long everyone is going to know about her. I was very impressed and sent her an encouraging email to compliment her on her music and wish her well. Then I was telling my friends to check her out on myspace. Didn't put any thought into responding to her ad searching for band members.
Then i get a call from a really good bass player friend of mine to inform me that he auditioned and GOT it! I was so surprised at the news; especially since I just recently discovered her myself. I let him know i was really happy for him and bummed for me cuz i was going to ask him to join MY newly forming Christian band ..LOL. Then he proceeded to talk me into auditioning. He worked on convincing me for quite some time..
Soooooooo...I said, "hmm why not." I mean I won't know till I try and certainly wouldn't want to close any doors the Lord may be opening for me to grow and learn.
Meeting her last night was way better than I expected. I am really excited for her and where God is taking her with her music career. Her family is beautiful inside and out. We all seemed to hit it of very well...Spirit discerning Spirit I suppose.
My conclusion: I'm in! All in! I would be honored to be a part of this journey. Praying the Lords wisdom and guidance.
So, if you happen upon my post here. Please go check her out.. you will instantly love her!

www.myspace.com/alexisnsaskimusic

to be continued...

The Lord searches the whole earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him!
~anna <:)>

Movin' on

This year is a year of change and forward momentum for me personally. I gotta live like I'm dying.. life just flies by if I let it. My goal is to consitently be in the present working towards all the things that really matter to God. Keeping my eyes on where He is leading and many times sacrificing the things that I want...in the end, following after Him leads to the peace and joy that is completely freeing. He is first. My family is next and then those around me.
Gotta take care of my health...keep my home in order...devote time to my husband and kids...pursue the passions of my heart through music (however God wants).
Not saying it's always easy.... but God is faithful and gives me what i need for the moment. Choosing Him! ~anna

Tough emotional day..Im takin the good with the bad
~anna <:)>

s'up...Sunday afternoon random update

The "gig" with Anything Goes Band:
Had a pretty good time jammin' for the folks at the nursing home. They seemed so happy to have guests from the outside world. the band is getting tighter. We have come quite a ways since our Christmas party jam. This whole "secular" thing is just filling my fun tank slightly while i wait patiently on the Lord. My hearts longing (no matter what i try to do or think I want to do) keeps exposing my passion for worship music. I hope and pray to lead a fresh worship band this year.

Church:
On the church front, today we attended another local church for the third time. God continues to give me affirmation about this church. The thought of leaving our home church of 9 years is heart wrenching but if God is clearly calling us out then we must trust and obey. I'm not even seeing how or where He might want to use me there....still, i have peace.

Finally a first blog in a very long time

I don't have much time today. Gotta get dressed and pack my stuff in the car. The band, "Anything Goes" has a gig at the nursing home today. Only gonna play for about an hour.. it's about all they can handle. So this is like our practice gig in a way. And it's unpaid. I feel for those people anyway.. they are stuck there day in and day out. I hope we can bring some sunshine to them and get their hands clapping and feet stompin.

I really hope to stay regular to this blog this year. I have so much on my mind to share.