Success!!

There were a few moments this week when I had to entertain the idea that it wasn't going to happen...

After fighting off a sinus infection for awhile, Monday night, my voice was affected and Tuesday I couldn't even speak, I could hardly whisper let alone hum a tune! After seeing my Naturopathic doctor and two days of rest at home, I still couldn't sing and my speaking voice was so weak.  I resigned myself to the Lord and started asking for acceptance of His will because I knew that if I had to cancel my CD Release Party I would be so disappointed (and not just me, many others too!).  If He didn't want me to sing June 2, 2012 at Caffe Crema, then my voice wouldn't be back...and I'd have to reschedule everything...but I decided to trust, thing were going to work out in the way that they are meant to.

 I'm so extremely happy and pleased to say that the Lord blessed me so greatly and I thank our Mother Mary for her intercession too.  I recieved many graces this week, from celebrating the Sacrament of the Sick, being able to attend daily mass, the prayers and support given to me from those around me in spirit, and even the little bottle of  holy water I brought home from Lourdes reminded me of the Power of God.  I was able to sing, and it even seemed that as the concert went on, my voice got stronger.

As much as I don't like to miss work, I did enjoy the time last week spent in prayer, especially near the creek.  While lying on the earth, listening to the water rush by I felt so blessed and held in the loving arms of Jesus.  I felt like He was trying to pull me away from the busyness to not just heal my body but prepare my spirit to give what I needed to in the days to come. Not only was I about to share a deep part of myself with the community by sharing my thoughts, reflections and music on my CD, I'd be hosting an event where I wanted to be able to connect with people in a meaningful way.  What's funny is that this opportunity gave me some new energy I wasn't expecting and I have a feeling that the Lord wasn't just preparing me for the concert on Saturday...He was preparing me for some challenges I have up ahead in the next few weeks of June (report cards, year-end at work, saying good byes....). 

Another funny thing is that I was called upon this morning to serve as the piano player for Mass today an hour before it was to begin...normally playing piano is something that I can do but don't prefer to because even when I have practiced prior to the mass I still find it quite stressful.  Today I was still stressed, but not in a negative way...I knew it was something I was called to do and that Jesus would help me.  And I think I've figured out by now that the Lord gives me things in small manageable pieces, He's not going to ask me to do something He knows I'm not capable of doing.

Well, I think that's it for todays' entry...I just wanted to share my jubilation in PRAYERS ANSWERED and I'll be everthankful to those who show me the Lord's love by walking with me along the way.

PEACE and all things wonderful!

PS: If you want a CD, please contact me at chelmar325@gmail.com

If you want to buy it online - you'll find it at iTunes or http://cdbaby.com/cd/chelseamarshall