In case you haven’t heard, my husband and I gave birth to our first son on January 2, 2008. His name is Santiago Nicholas Adams. His name means "One who follows after the Lord". That is my prayer for him, that he will always follow the Lord all the days of his life.

I’m sorry it’s been a while since I blogged!!! It’s been very hectic   but wonderful none the less. God is definately so faithful. I can’t imagine our lives without this precious little life that God has so graciously entrusted into our arms!!!

If you want to see pictures of Santiago, visit the website at www.cherieadams.com

Thanks for the prayers!

Blessings,

Cherie Adams

 

Hey Everybody,

I just wanted to send a special note out to all my friends on myspace to let you know the biggest news that's happening in my life right now... My husband and I are having a baby!!!!! We are so incredibly thrilled and we know that this is such a blessing from heaven. We don't know what we are having yet, we're trying to be surprised. We do know that the baby will be here sometime around New Year's so please keep us in your prayers!!!! We got to hear the heartbeat for the second time the other day and I just can't tell you how thrilling it is to know that there is a beautiful life created out of our love, living inside of me. It is by far, the greatest gift God has ever given us. Please pray for a smooth and easy delivery and most of all, a healthy baby! Thanks so much.

God bless,

Cherie

Happy Easter!

This is my favorite time of year. I love the flowers and i'm always amazed by their incredible strength to withstand the cold winter. The petals look so fragile but inside, there's a root that goes deep within the soil and as long as the root is firmly planted, the flower will come back every year.  I think about my life sometimes and wonder what God's heart must have felt like when He saw me through those years of being "Not-so-planted". I imagine my actions must have really grieved His heart at times. I love the story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15. Talk about a grieving father!!!!! The son decided to leave his father and live an un-Godly lifestyle by "squandering" his life away. After losing everything he had he finally came to his senses and decided to come back to his father, but he was certain that his father would see him as  unworthy to be called his son. Nevertheless, he hoped that his father might have pity on him and give him a job. To the Son's surprise, the Father embraced him with all of the compassion, mercy and grace that he had and clothed him in a new wardrobe, adorned him with jewelry and sandals on his feet. The father also celebrated his son's return with a big feast and a celebration to welcome him back home.

Sometimes it's hard to admit when we've made mistakes. There's a voice inside of us that tries to convince us that the mistakes are too large for God to forgive. Don't listen to that voice!!! I want you to know, that even though our actions grieve Him sometimes, God's heart will always forgive you. There is no mistake that can seperate you from the love of Christ. Don't buy into the lie that you are unworthy of the Father's love--trust me--all you have to do is ask the Lord to forgive you and start living for Him.

This Easter, if you are that prodigal son or daughter and your actions are "grieving" God or the hearts of those who love you, I challenge you to bring it all to the cross this week. I've uploaded a new song to myspace called "Grieve For You" and I pray that it tugs on those deep roots inside of you and brings forth the beautiful blooms that are meant to come out of you. Please share this blog and song with your friends!

love always,

Cherie Adams

www.CherieAdams.com

 

I've got great news!!! I just signed a distribution deal with Tag Artist Group! That means my cd "The Sweet Life" will be in stores officially on April 10, 2007!

If you just can't wait that long, you can sample the record on any of the major digital outlets such as Itunes, Emusic, or Napster----or-- you can also get your copy at www.cherieadams.com or BMG music club.

I hope you will hurry up and get this cd so that you can bring a little bit of "The Sweet Life" into your home today!!

God Bless,

Cherie Adams       

 
Merry Christmas Everybody!!!

I have a great deal for all you last minute shoppers!!
Go to http://cherieadams.com/store.htm and check out the combo deal-- "The Sweet Life" and "The Christmas Sampler" for only $18!! It makes a great stocking stuffer! Don't forget to check out the new Believe Shirt and the beautiful leather bound keepsake worship bible where I am a featured author in my essay about the importance of worship.

You must order by Friday Dec. 15 to get it there by Christmas!

Not sure if you want the whole album? Well, now you can digitally download "The Sweet Life" at http://www.apple.com/itunes/weekly/ Just type in Cherie Adams in the search box and you can listen to music clips or download as many songs as you like for the low price of $.99 per song!

I hope all your dreams come true this year and remember what Mark 11:24 says "Therefore I tell you whatever you ask for in prayer, BELIEVE you have received it and it will be yours!"
This Christmas, choose to BELIEVE!

Love Always,
Cherie Adams

 www.cherieadams.com

Happy Thanksgiving Everybody!!!

I know i'm a few days late but I just flew in from Rhode Island and I must say, this was the best thanksgiving ever!!!  We had the best time with family...and of course, I couldn't leave without having some of my "only found in RI favorites" like Venda Ravioli, RI Chow Mein, Clamcakes and Chowder, Hot Wieners, and Grilled Pizza! The best part of the trip was spending time with all of  my Italian relatives and I can honestly say, I don't remember the last time I laughed so hard! It was great seeing all of my old high school buddies at my concert at New Life Worship Center, it was like a reunion that night!

It's a sad day for me today, being back in Nashville but the most important thing I have to remember is this...It's impossible to find true happiness in money, fame or fortune. The "Sweetest Life" comes from relationships with God and loved ones. You can be the richest person in the world with the most successs and the most fame, but if you don't have relationships, you really have nothing. There is nothing in life that fulfills me more than Jesus and the ones I love here on earth. My heart feels so "full" today, (along with my belly!!!hahaha) and nothing on earth could ever make me feel greater.

We sat down with some of our elderly Italian relatives this week and asked them "What's the key to a happy life?" Some said "music" and others said "food" but they all agreed that being together gave them the most joy.

I know some of you are not going to be able to be with your loved ones this Christmas, especially all of you military families who are serving us in this war. My heart really breaks for the soldiers that are going to be away from their loved ones so I went into the studio and recorded a song that I want to dedicate to all those who serve our country so well. It's called "Where Will You Spend Christmas Eve?"  I only recorded two songs on this "Christams Sampler" because I didn't have time to record the entire Christmas album, but for now, I hope you enjoy this song and another Christmas favorite "I Sing Noel".  I've been singing these two songs since High School and they are only available at www.cherieadams.com for only $5!

Just click on the store page and check out all of the new items! I hope you enjoy them this holiday season.

God bless you,

Love Always,

Cherie

 

 

Hello Ladies,

As you probably already know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and I wanted to send a special message to all of the Ladies out there and encourage you to please go for your mammogram test. Now I know it sounds a little scary for some of you, but I promise, you won't regret it! The best way to prevent Breast Cancer is to catch it in it's earliest stages.

My Grandmother, Hazel Smith was an aspiring singer/songwriter and she also played the guitar. Her dream was to move to Nashville to pursue a record deal in country music but her dreams never came to fruition. She died of breast cancer at the very young age of 36.

Back then, the word "Cancer" was usually equated with the word "Death". Thanks to technology and the incredible advances in medicine, you don't have to link those two words together anymore. Most women can kick breast cancer if it is detected early so don't delay, go get it done. I promise you, it won't hurt and it will be over before you know it. I know you will not regret it.

Don't rob yourself and your dreams. My prayer for you is that you live a healthy long life so that God can move you into your destiny and purpose.

Love ya,

Cherie Adams

"The Sweet Life"

www.cherieadams.com

 

I just got back from seeing the movie "World Trade Center" and I just had to come straight home and "blog" about it so here it goes..... As many of you know, I left Avalon a few years ago, about a year after September 11th happened and I was reminded today of one of the main reasons why I left the group. It was one of the hardest decisions of my life but I remember feeling this sense of urgency after that tragic day. I felt like I needed to do more for God. I wanted to share what was in my heart and mind with people who were suffering, hurting and broken. I wanted people to know that God is tangible and more real than you could ever imagine. There was such a sense of hopelessness after that day and I wanted to restore some hope, even if it was in such a small way. Today I had an incredible epiphany. With tears streaming down my face, I watched these courageous "men in blue" brave the treacherous collapse of the buildings. While everyone was running out of that place, it was men like my husband who were running into it. Policemen, firemen, and the rescue squads are the people we, the citizens rely on daily for our rescue. Whether your being raped or beaten, robbed or shot at, it is heroes like my husband who jump when you call. Whether it's the middle of the work day, or 3:00 am, there is never any hesitation, never any second thought, when you need him, he's there. I am blown away by his bravery and i'm in awe of the sense of calling he has on his life. He makes me want to be a better person, a better wife, a better Christian. He's a rule follower when sometimes, I must admit, i'm the rule "bender". He's the eternal "Boy Scout" and i'm honored to be his wife. So, this blog is dedicated to all you "boys in blue" out there, and to your wives, for all the sacrifices you make for all of us citizens, every minute of every day. God bless you all. To all the soldiers and their families, for all you've done and for all you are continuing to do, thank you from the bottom of my heart. To all the ones we've lost through these tragic days we are living in, I dedicate the song "Funny" to you. I know we'll meet again. This month, to honor my hero, Kevin, i'm going to feature the song Hazel Eyes. No other song could describe him better. Most importantly, I thank God for every second I have with my husband and for always inspiring my life.