Last week my hubby walked thru the front door after work, right past me and the kids and into our bedroom.   I’m pretty sure he hugged our new mattress hello and then kissed us.

And I really can’t blame him. I get giddy when I think about going to bed. I’ve developed quite the relationship with my new mattress.  And when I think about sleeping in a hotel or at family’s house, I shudder. I think the word I’m searching for is spoiled (and so, so thankful).

[Even the dog is thankful and a little stingy with the remote]

And now, I get to help spoil someone else! Thanks everyone for voting and cheering on our Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR®-Contour Signature and the TEMPUR Advanced Ergo System® finalists!

With thousands of votes coming in, #6 received the most votes (by more than 200).

Go ahead. Toss, turn, count those sheep; when you lie on me you won't sleep

Congratulations to future sleepy head, Tammy of GreekGRITS!!

Disclaimer: I’m beyond excited and thrilled to be a part of this Tempur-Pedic campaign and giveaway ! Although I’m being compensated for this program, the opinions are mine. I’m also happy to say that Tempur-Pedic chose my blog for this campaign because of  my involvement with Mercy House. The monetary compensation from this program will be given to Mercy House. But I’m gonna keep the bed. And it just doesn’t get better than that!

Update on CD Winners! Congrats to: (everyone else, you know what to do, BUY a CD!) Watch for an email:

My life radically changed 19 months ago.

God used two people who played a significant role in turning my world upside down. And today, I’m talking to both of them together (for the first time) since we all stood in an African slum.

Shaun Groves, the man who prayerfully invited me to Africa, my first experience in the third world. (By the way, he is so good at his job).

photo by Ryan Detzel

And Maureen Owino, the girl I met there who has become my “daughter” and co-founder of Mercy House.

I talk to Maureen at least 5 days a week via Skype. It’s a regular part of my day. It’s one of the highlights of my day.

Shaun and I talked to Maureen on Skype. But the connection in Kenya can be challenging and unfortunately, the video only captured Shaun and I talking with Maureen’s words too faint to hear…but she is there in spirit

Kristen Welch & Shaun Groves Interview from Shaun Groves on Vimeo.

I count Shaun as a dear friend, a brother, who has personally helped my family in this process and I’m honored to be a part of his blog tour.  I’m thrilled to share his music. I love the honest lyrics that give us a glimpse into the beauty of a heart that has counted the cost of following Jesus and not the world.

I feel like his new CD, Third World Symphony is the music to my life. The melody of my loss and gain, the chorus to my feet, standing in both the third world and the first.

Purchase the CD on iTunes and it will brighten your day!

Shaun Groves is a singer/songwriter, an artist, father, husband. He is also a friend. He advocates for children living in poverty around the world by traveling with Compassion International. His is a voice reminding all believers to remember that we weren’t just saved from something, but saved for something. His newest album, Third World Symphony, officially released last week.

I’d love for you to purchase Shaun’s beautiful music. And I’m giving some away today. Leave a comment below and five winners will be announced soon.