More pics from Ecuador...

Some pics from Ecuador...more coming

I'm back...there's no place like home

Ecuador was an unforgettable experience. From the altitude sickness to the amazing reaction of Promissa's new fans, it was a trip to remember. We got the opportunity to bring our music to secular radio as well as TV shows. We sang in front of nuns, Jehovah witnesses, people with no religious preferences and God knows who else. We offered our music, our lyrics, our God given talent and they embraced all of it...it was awesome.

When we released our CD last year, we never imagined that our music would reach people in the jungle called El Coca. There are people in the jungle who will be touched, whose lives God will change through our music. I'm so pumped about that, because that is not a place were normally a singer would want to go. In the contrary, it was challenging to be there and keep an "everything is going to be OK attitude", however, to hear the most important lady of El Coca say to us that our music had made her realize that she needed to stop hating and start trusting God, to see nuns clapping to our songs with a huge smile on their faces, to be able to encourage young kids to dream big and work hard in spite of their circumstances, made it all worth it.

I ate Locro de papas (a Delicious Ecuadorian soup), played with monkeys (hard to believe, but true), held a parrot (no lie), got sick and ended up at the hospital (not fun), took more pictures with fans and signed more autographs than ever before and met some great people in the music industry. As intense as it was, it was a great blessing to all of us. We're more than grateful to God for allowing us to, once again, see His grace and favor at work.

To all of you that did, thanks for keeping us in your prayers during this journey. I'm glad to be back...there's no place like home!

I'll be posting some pictures soon...

She got a name tag...

I'm sure most of us know this person, whether by name or just the face. I would describe her as follows: Long curly hair, big old eyes, pretty smile and a great attitude and heart to serve. Her name? Dianette Oliva. She's been serving at our Church as one of our backstage directors for a while now. Very reliable, great attitude, Dianette seems to very much enjoy what she does. This weekend, however, her joy was brought to an even higher level. Our girl received her very own name tag. This seems to have added a lot to her weekend, since she was determined to show each and every person that walked by, her new name tag. Now we not only have a Dianette with a great personality and an evident desire to serve in God's kingdom, but we have a Dianette with her own name tag. She's happy and we have a picture to show it.

Dianette, we love you girl. Thanks so much for all you do!

Just what I needed....

Man, talk about God's perfect timing. Today, I woke up nervous, intimidated, not capable and the list goes on. On March 11Th, a week from today, my sisters and I (Promissa) will be traveling to Ecuador. We will be performing at an event (not Christian) where thousands meet every year to celebrate music. This is Promissa's first time on tour out of the Country, first time in Ecuador, this is our biggest event ever, this is SCARY. I mean, it just feels so BIG and we're so small. I want to run and jump in bed in between my Mom and Dad, as I used to when I was little. I wondered, "God, can we do this? I know you have called us, but I'm scared...I feel like I have nothing to give. Today, I really feel like there's nothing in me to give".
Then I check my e-mail and find that my group leader from The Loft had sent me this:

HARD OF HEARING
by Charles R. Swindoll

Read Exodus 3:4--22

Moses had been resistant for forty years, telling himself all that time that his was a lost cause. Now, when God came with a direct, simple call, the old shepherd couldn't handle it. In fact, he wouldn't let himself believe he might still be useful to God. "Therefore, come now, and I will send you to Pharaoh, so that you may bring My people, the sons of Israel, out of Egypt" (Exodus 3:10).
Now that wasn't complicated, was it? The Lord spoke in a tongue Moses could understand. He gave him a simple, two-fold command. First, He said to Moses, "I will send you." And second, "You will bring My people out." That was the plan.
Notice, please, that this was not a multiple choice arrangement. It wasn't even an invitation. It was a call. God does not speak and ask our advice regarding His plan. God makes declarations. He doesn't open up the scene for a rap session or a dialogue. He doesn't call in a blue-ribbon panel of consultants to suggest viable options. He speaks, and that is that.
At very unique junctures of our lives, God says to us, "Now, My child, I have this in mind for you. I know that you have knotted things up in the past. And I know that you may knot things up in the future. But as far as today, right now, this is My plan for you. Now go. I'm sending you, and I will be with you."
God told him that he would be an instrument in the deliverance, but God Himself would be the deliverer. Huge difference. In God's calling, He has a plan; but He never expects you to carry out that plan. He's going to pull it off. He simply wants you to be the instrument of action. After all, it is His reputation that's at stake, not yours. All He asks is that you give yourself to Him as a tool He can pick up and use. That's all.


I guess you guys would agree with me when I say GOD ROCKS!!!! I don't need to have a plan, because He's got things under control. He's sending me, He's sending Promissa. We'll just go... He will do His magic.

Thanksgiving...

I know it's not November yet, but one should not wait...life is too short.
As I sat on my couch, all of the sudden I started thinking about my life and some the people that have made a difference, an impact ( intentionally or not).

Cristian Lantigua - Music teacher - Discovered our singing talent when the girls and I where little. Gave his time, invested in our lives, opened our eyes to the powerful world of music.

Sandy Calcano - Friend - Showed me with forgiveness what unconditional love truly means. Blessed me with the gift of her friendship.

The Distefanos - Pastor, Boss Lady, Friend, Mentor - An example of love, commitment and passion. As a couple, my inspiration...

Michelle Barrera - Pastor's wife - Taught me the importance of a smile

For all of you guys, I give thanks today. Some of you I haven't seen in many years, but the person I am today is a result of the impact you have made. Thank you!