Hammered Dulcimer is Awesome!

I remember hearing Hammered Dulcimer back in the days when I would listen on occasion to Rich Mullins.  I just did not know what it was.  I think I thought it was a harpsichord.  But little did I know it what it really was.  I am so glad I finally found out what it was, because then I went and tried one, and then I had to go and buy one.  Now I play Hammered Dulcimer!  I don't play like the professionals, but I play well enough.  I enjoy playing and it brings satisfaction to me and it brings enjoyment to my wife.  It is a wonderful thing to learn and play an instrument.  It is healthy, fun and all around a joy and a blessing.  Thank you GOD for the wonderful gift of music you gave your creation.  Thank you GOD for the gift you have given me that I can learn and play a musical instrument.

Like I said......Hammered Dulcimer is AWESOME!

10th Anniversary

My wife and I are celebrating our 10th Wedding Anniversary this month.  With that wonderful milestone comes some reflection.

The two of us have grown a lot.  We have changed a lot in the last 10 years and that is such a good thing.  We have both grown a lot and have become closer and more open to each other.  It has been a wonderful Journey so far.  We have been together through thick and thin, through good times and through bad times.

I know that I have grown and changed a lot myself.  I can also see a lot of change in my wife too.  We both treat each other better and a lot more respectfully.  I can see that things are going to continue to change for us.  I am so excited about what the next year has to hold.  I am hoping that it is better than this year.

To all that want to know their spouses better, open up  and communicate.  It is the key to a Happy Marriage.