He is Risen

     "Christ the Lord is Risen today.  Alleluia"

     So begins my VERY FAVORITE hymn.  I do not talk a lot about my religious beliefs.  This is mainly because I feel my relationship with God to be very personal.  I can be quite emotional about it and I just do not open up in that way to many people.  

     However, when it comes to Easter Sunday and that hymn I cannot help but smile and share.  Be glad you don't have to sit anywhere near me at church.  I am NOT a good singer, but that does not stop me when it comes to a favorite hymn.  




     This hymn is my very favorite not only because of it's message and the celebration of that message, but because it's so upbeat.  When pounded out on an organ it just penetrates into me and wraps itself around my heart, embracing the strongest of my emotions and beliefs.  It makes me feel alive.  It gives me hope.  It feels like a big breath of fresh air after a soft spring rain.  It radiates light to rival the sun.  It is the epitome of everything I am grateful for in my life.

     Isn't that what music is supposed to do, though?  It's supposed to elicit emotional responses and talk to that innermost part of us that other forms of communication cannot seem to reach.  For me, this hymn does that and more.

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The Number 100

    The number 100 seems to get a lot of attention.  National news programs always celebrate people who have reached their 100th birthdays.  As a teacher of primary students I usually plan a whole day's worth of lessons around our 100th of the school year.  We mark a period of time by 100 years.  The fact that 100 is a multiple of 10 makes it important in our number system.

     Well, this past Monday I got to celebrate a 100 milestone.  For the first time ever, my blog had 100 pages views in one day.

     That may not sound like a lot to some people, but considering for years I was lucky to get more than 5 page views, I consider it a major accomplishment.  On January 1, I made a resolution to take my blog and my blogging more seriously.  I have a long way to go to be where I want to be, but I feel I've made at least a small step forward.  And, I like to think I've made at least one friend a long the way.

Thank you to everyone who comes to visit and read my blog.  Thank you for wonderful comments.  Thank you for helping me reach a milestone.  It all has made me smile very big!

Sincerely,