They think it's all over... it is now.

The final weekend of Christmas dates went quickly and well.
I spent a lot of hours behind the wheel, driving from the North to the South of the country and back again.

The concerts were really enjoyable.
In Lytham I played to a small crowd in the SOURCE Coffee Shop. It was the first concert that the guys who run the shop had organized and it was a privilege to be first in line. Even though the crowd was small, they were appreciative and listened intently as I made my way through the set. All was going great until right at the end I started to rapidly lose my voice. I think it was just 'dried out' from not drinking enough fluids and spending a lot of time lately in Central Heated rooms.
I had to abruptly end the concert when my voice packed in altogether - the people took it well.

So I was a little apprehensive as I drove the next day to Seaford to reunite with Dan for a concert in his local Church. I drank gallons of water all day. The only problem with that was that what goes in has to come out and so I was constantly stopping for bathroom breaks during the long drive.
I didn't need to worry though as my voice recovered well in time for the concert. Neither did I need to worry about the drying effects of the Church heating system as on my arrival I found out that the Church boiler was broken and so we did the concert in the cold. The audience were brilliant though and sat through our set in their hats and coats (one guy was even wearing shorts...!) while we tried to feel our fingers so that we could actually play. We didn't need a smoke machine - people breathing in the cold air had a similar effect...
The church also provided a dazzling array of desserts after the concert which we gladly helped consume.

The next day we moved on to Lakenheath.
I've known the dear folk at Abundant Life Church in Lakenheath for many years now and all I can say is that they are some of the most gracious and warm people I know.
They always listen, they always encourage me and they know how to laugh.
Before the concert I realized that it was my last gig of 2007. And so I was determined to give it my best. Dan and I played, sang, talked. The people listened, laughed and cried. And afterwards we all ate more delightful food and desserts!
What a great way to end the year.

Driving home I thanked God for another year of ministry. Another year spent singing and speaking to people. I'm amazed that God lets me do this. We'll see what next year brings.