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Music, Masters & Mums!

Wow I can not believe that we are already into May, so much is happening this year and it is flying past! Is that the same for you? It isn't just me? I hope you are well and that you had a wonderful Easter and holidays.

Easter seems so long ago now but I had a wonderful Easter. I was the guest artist at the Belgrave Easter Convention at Belgrave Heights. It was a wonderful weekend actually such fabulous speakers and a chance for me to sing a lot over a number of days and to share with the people attending.  I got there on Good Friday afternoon after singing at Moreland Salvation Army in the morning with and for my sister Lauren as she was leading the service. Anyway, I was able to spend from Good Friday afternoon until Monday Afternoon at the conference and was able to present a range of Easter music that I was thankful went over very well. It was actually lovely for me to be able to hear the speakers and other things that were going on as I normally fly in fly out so it was great. Also as I was there on my own, didn't know anyone I was glad to find everyone very friendly and willing to accommodate me.  So I encourage you if you have never been or have thought about going, to get along to some or all of the convention actually there are many different ones throughout the year so go to http://www.bhc.org.au to check it out.


 
 
After I returned from Belgrave I spent a couple of days with Lauren, Aaron and Bella. It was nice to have some time off but also to catch up with them.  Bella and I had a fun Auntie/Niece day where we went to Mainly Music together, had lunch, danced to the Wiggles, went shopping and on a ride. Bella is such a cutie but is full of energy haha!

Since returning home I have had an audition, sang at the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal Launch Breakfast, did a little concert at a nursing home, worship led at church and been back to work. My brain was a little tired haha but its all fun.  Im looking forward to some new opportunities that have come up as well, its always fun to see how God will use you!


This past weekend was also a special one. Lauren, Aaron & Bella popped over for a quick visit as Lauren was graduating with her Masters of Arts: Christian Studies. I am so proud of Lauren as she has completed her study whilst studying to become a Salvation Army Officer, moving to Melbourne, being a wife and a mother. She is an inspiration and an amazing lady and I know God will bless her and use her in a great way.
 
 
 
And speaking of amazing women, yesterday was Mother's Day! How did you celebrate your Mother?  Our mothers are all different and some we will see, some we wont, some we are remembering and for others it's actually another woman again that we see as our Mother. But whatever the circumstances we thank these women. I am so grateful for my Mum and all she has done for me and our family. She is an amazing strong and talented lady and I cherish our relationship.
 
I hope that your Mother's Day was lovely and that you are looking forward to this week. A new week and new opportunities are ahead.
 
Bec x 


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