Big Day

Most days on my calendar don't look particularly interesting. They have things like "dance class", "pay water bill" or "Hannah's B'day party" written on them. But today is different. Today has been singled out as very special for quite a while. Know why? Cause I'll be here:

You may recall my first visit to Symphony Hall was marred by a bunch of loud first graders and some very uncomfortable shoes. Well, not today my friends. Today no kids are allowed and the shoes are well broken in. Today I'll be on stage with 80 of my closest choir member friends.

Our church choir has been invited to lead worship for an event celebrating Max Lucado's new book 3:16. He just happens to be one of my favorite authors. Of.All.Time.

Thomas Nelson publishing is sponsoring it and it's primarily for Christian retailers. Mr. Lucado will be there as will a very talented singer named Heather Headley. I wasn't familiar with her until we started learning the music. Girlfriend can bring it. We'll also be providing some back up to the likes of:

Yes. That is Sandi Patty. If you are an old college friend you totally get how giddy this is making me. I mean, come one?!?!?!? Was she not the diva of Christian music back in the day? I spent countless hours listening to her albums and marveling at her vocal skills. And her duets with Larnell Harris? Somebody shout Glory! I will admit that the pinnacle of my young adult years was when she recorded a duet with my other favoritesingerofalltime Amy Grant. I just couldn't get over it. Obviously, I'm still not over it. Please pray that if I get the chance to be withing 20 feet of her I don't spontaneously geek out and start singing Via Dolorosa. I'm very fearful it will happen.

Besides singing with Sandi & Heather we'll also be joining our buddy and fellow choir member Travis Cottrell on a few numbers. A few short years ago that alone would have been enough to spark some embarrassing fangirl excitement but alas, I've gotten used to singing with Travis. The thrill is gone. I've become so jaded by it all. So me, Handiman, Travis, Sandi & Max will be hanging out tonight.

And then, as if this night couldn't get any more exciting, I'll get to come home to this:

As Michael Scott says, the only thing that could make this day better.....is ice cream.