Hi to all my friends out there!,

I'm in Atlanta, GA getting ready to play tonight at Eddie's Attic in Decatur.  This will be my third time at the attic and each time is better than the last.  I will be debuting two pieces of music tonight.  One I wrote as a reaction to the rainy weather we were having.  The other centers on the season we are in...Christmas.  I am daily amazed at how people get caught up in the buying of gifts and don't put enough emphasis on Jesus Christ.  I admit to getting caught up in the 'hipe' of the season too.  I found myself stressing over the fact that I couldn't get my husband all the gifts that I wanted, when the very best gift has been given to all his children.  The gift of Christ.  Weather or not there is a big something under the tree isn't the point, sharing our faith with others and leading them to Christ is the most important thing.  I try to remember that when I'm homeschooling our son, but I should practice what I preach.

Anyway, 'Christmas is Coming, Christmas is Near'  is about how we think 'things' are the important part of Christmas, with a gentle reminder of why we have Christmas.

If I can record it tonight, I'm hoping to make a CD of live recordings.  This is one that I think should be on there for sure!

Blessings,

Toni

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