A Summer of Song

Daily Gratitude Year Eleven-Day 196- Today, I am grateful for a summer of song. 

This summer we have been enjoying Morton's live concerts in different locations. Thursday night we have Arts in the Park and on Fridays in July they have "Groove in the Garden." Our Farmer's Market is on Tuesdays in the late afternoon, and sometimes, there is live music there, too. It has been a summer of song. 

"Cousin Eddie" is one of our favorite local bands. They play a great mix from my youth and a little older, too. There was something for everyone. Tonight, we knew almost every song and they sounded great, despite the heat. The Baking Baer was there with sweets and Big Jake's Tater Tots kept the crowd fed. Some packed coolers. Most came with lawn chairs. 

Seriously, it has been a summer of song with something to do locally several times a week. If your little town or village goes to the trouble to put something on, it is a great idea to show up. 

Tonight, "Groove in the Garden" broke a record. I think she said 350 people attended. The garden was full of people. All ages. Mixed generations. Enjoying our summer of song. 

The following passage from Jeremiah talks about what it will be like when His people return to Him. It will be a celebration with singing and dancing. 

"For the Lord has redeemed Israel from those too strong for them. They will come home and sing songs of joy on the heights of Jerusalem. They will be radiant because of the Lord’s good gifts— the abundant crops of grain, new wine, and olive oil, and the healthy flocks and herds.
Their life will be like a watered garden, and all their sorrows will be gone. The young women will dance for joy, and the men—old and young—will join in the celebration. I will turn their mourning into joy. I will comfort them and exchange their sorrow for rejoicing." -Jeremiah 31:11-13

Carpe diem... seize the day! Get out and join the summer of song. 

Today, I am grateful for a summer of song.