My Dad...

In his blog, Ricky has mentioned several times how he loves being his children's hero, when they have a need and he's able to come through for them. Although I've never experienced his side of emotions, since I'm not yet a parent, I have experienced his children's side. Today was one of those days.

I have a 1999 Corolla, which has been through a lot, specially lately. One of the blinkers was missing, the roof fabric was looking like a bad 1990 drapery job and one of the door handles was broken. I knew I had to take care of this, but I'm the worst regarding cars...I didn't know where to start. The idea of me going to a junkyard felt more like a nightmare...just not girl appropriate, if you know what I mean.

My Dad, who has been driving my car while I'm away, decided to give me a surprise this morning. He went, got the missing light, got the handle, got a new roof and was getting ready to install it. You don't understand! I was...I was speechless. I felt like a little girl and he was superman.

My Dad is indeed a great man. He's lived his life giving himself to others in a way which, at times, I've found hard to understand. He's loving, kind, affectionate, encouraging, giving...that's my everyday Dad. Today, however, I saw him different. Today my dad was MY HERO.

Change is good...at least I think so

Am I the only woman that likes change? I love changing my hair! Cutting it, letting it grow, changing the color, cutting it again, making it straight, curly, pulling it back, braiding it, flipping it...bottom line, I just love changing my look. It's such a part of me. Does that make me weird? Does that mean I have issues? Maybe...maybe not.
Anyway...allow me to introduce you to my new hair color

I praise YOU

"All of my life, in every season, you are still God

I have a reason to sing, I have a reason to worship..."

-Hillsong

Your mercies are still new every morning, your grace is still enough, your love is still my strength and what casts away my fear. For that and more, I praise you.

What I'm reading...

Boy meets girl..say hello to courtship, is an awesome book. If you are thinking about getting into a relationship, are in a relationship, want your relationship to go to the next commitment level or wonder if it should...this book is for you.

A cup of comfort for Sisters, is the most refreshing book I've read in a while. You have a Sister? Read it!

When was the last time you were here?

A time to THINK...

Being one of our values at Flamingo Road Church, we're very aware of the importance of thinking. As leaders, taking time to think is essential, helping us put things into perspective. So here I am, over 2000 miles away from home doing just that. Enjoying some quality time with my Sister and her little ones, loving this great California weather and doing lots and lots of thinking. With a willing heart and an open mind, thinking can be very productive, bringing clarity and direction to our lives...I'm looking forward to that.

To think about...

Man improves himself as he follows his path; if he stands still, waiting to improve before he makes a decision, he'll never move.

-Paulo Coelho

A smile and a great story...

Yesterday, after the 1st service, some on the Magteam members came out to the lobby to shake a few hands and greet some people. A lot of people where coming out of the auditorium and, since I felt like I was blocking their way, I moved over and stood next to a woman that seemed to be waiting for someone. I looked at her, smiled and asked her "how are you today?" and she answered, very surprised, "good, thank you for asking!" Since I'm shy, I wanted to leave it at that, however I was still standing there and so was she, so I proceeded to ask "did you just come out of service or are you waiting to come in?" She looked at me, like if I had rescued her and said "I don't even know what to do or where to go! This is my first time here and my first time at a Church like this...I'm catholic." She told me how she's a very shy person and was just standing there wondering what to do. I told her I would stand with her until she could come inside...she smiled. After introducing her to worship pastors V and R, talking about our countries and her sharing what brought her to FRC, we went on to start the service. We told her we would meet her again after, so she could tell us about her experience.

Service done and there we where. She came up to me and told me how she loved worship and the overall experience and then THE WORDS came out of her mouth "I will definitely be back again."

Only God knows this lady's needs, only He knows what truly grabbed her. I know, however, that it all started with a smile...and then God took it from there. I think that's pretty cool, don't you?

Green stuff...

Apple, cucumber, parsley, ginger, spinach, celery, lemon and lime. Who would have made me eat some of these when I was a kid? Nobody! "But it's good for you", my Mom would say to try to convince me to even try it, but it never worked. Now, at 33, she makes me a juice that has all of the above combined. She hands it to me and tells me "drink it, it's rejuvenating! I saw this on Oprah!" What was she thinking? Why would I even try to drink this nasty green stuff?? Just because it's supposed to make me feel younger??? PLEASE!!! Is that a good enough reason for me to put aside my anti-veggie feelings and take a zip??? YOU BET!!!!!
Are you kidding me? Give me that green stuff!!!!!


Amazing what time can do...