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I just returned from an amazing weekend up north...Our band went into Maple Lane Juvenile Detention Facility on Saturday night and then I went on up to Belfair to do a Mother's Day Concert at Mission Creek Correctional Center for the women there.  I have to say, I had booked these concerts months in advance and was sad to realize I would be away from my own family on this special day...until our concerts started.  At ML, some of the boys sang a long this time and appreciated a mother's heart.   13 boys / young men (including 1 guard!) prayed to receive Christ.  Then in Belfair, I had a chance to pray over the women who had children and were apart from them.  Tears started flowing by the 2nd song and in the end, more than 25 women prayed to receive Christ.  Please pray for these young men and women - that they would be able to grow and be mentored and find support when they are released.  

Meg Wilson and I had the awesome privilege of speaking and leading worship for First Baptist Church of Rio Rancho Women's retreat April 24-26th.  Highlights of this weekend included first and foremost, the amazing and genuine women of this church!  I was so blessed by their hearts:  To be known by God and each other and to grow in their walks with God...I also had a chance to do a short concert at retreat as well as a full length concert for Joy Junction Sunday evening, a homeless shelter for families.  Raelene, thank you for hosting us and kudos to your team and all they did to make this weekend memorable.  Mika, you were amazing at helping me with every detail concerning sound and all things music related!  Thank you!

I had a great time in Nashville meeting so many gifted and wonderful people.   I showcased during the Friday Night Concert time on the songwriter stage and received significant affirmation from both industry professionals and fellow artists on my performance, songwriting and violin playing!  While this is not my ultimate goal in life, it's encouraging to be recognized and told you are a national caliber artist (whatever that means). I did not win any awards, but was so blessed to be nominated in 2 categories and considered among very qualified companions.  This opportunity opened new doors for concerts in other states I haven't been to yet and that's exciting.  I've learned the key to anything like this is to receive the encouragement and keep following God wherever He leads.

Last week, I had the privilege of spending the day with Margaret Becker, going over my artist ministry and career, discussing my passion, my heart for people and just what God has called me to do.  I can honesty say that this time was probably one of my greatest highlights as an Independent Artist thus far.  For someone of her caliber to invest time in me was life-changing.  She affirmed so much of what I am already doing, and helped me to refine what I am doing and how to be more effective. Kat Davis, her manager, also stopped by and gave me some invaluable tips on the practical side of booking and promoting my events, concerts and charitable benefits.  I highly recommend this to any of my artist friends!  Awesome!!  (This is us playing at a Calvary Chapel back in November).