It’s Christmastime again and there is always a special feeling in the air during this time of year. This will be my first Christmas traveling home from Nashville, which makes it extra special for me. Moving to Nashville has definitely made me miss and appreciate my family and friends even more. I’m anxious to get home and be around all of them. One of my biggest adjustments has been a December with NO SNOW! I know once I get to Brandon there’s lots of snow there…
My first month in Nashville has been all and more than I could have imagined. I’ve been keeping myself incredibly busy working with songwriters and writing new material. I’m so excited about the stuff we’ve been creating. I’m also learning so much from the writers I’m working with. I feel like, with every session, I’m growing as a writer.
One of my favorite things to do, during this time of year, is go to different Christmas concerts. As a family, we always used to go together…and it’s something I’ve carried with me. Last weekend, I attended my first concert at The Historic Ryman Auditorium (where the Grand Ole Opry began). I saw the Christmas show “Behold the Lamb of God”. It was such an incredible experience and it really put me into the Christmas spirit. Its focus was on the real meaning of Christmas and why we celebrate the miraculous birth of Christ every year.
I want to encourage all of you not to take advantage of the people in your life and show them how much you care. Don’t only do it at this time of year, but take the time to love the people in your life everyday. I pray that God would bless you and give you joy as you celebrate His birth.
Merry Christmas to all of you and a Happy New Year…
In His Grip…Amanda |
