To think about...

Destiny is no matter of chance. It is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.

-William Jennings Bryan

Pics from this past weekend in Miami

Promissa and BMI Directors

Promissa and Dexios



















Milca working those glasses


















The Band


















Doing what we love...







Pris and Lacy



















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At the radio station (88.3 FM), after the show



















Cynthia...pretty in pink

Thank God for friends...and chocolate

You know, one of the ways in which God shows us His great love is by sending us a friend with a encouraging word when we need it the most. Yesterday he sent me two.

As I left a Dr's appointment, I felt scared, confused, worried, upset...what can I say? I was in bad shape. Two friends were there. Two friends decided to meet me. They listened to my crazy ideas about running away, they heard my fears, gave me a word of faith an encouragement and, as if that had not been enough, they took me to lunch, at the end of which we shared a great warm chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream.

I'm fortunate to have friends that love and care so much for my well being. We're all fortunate to have a God who loves us all and does not hesitate to show it. Thank you Sharon and Melissa...for being His instruments.

And speaking of Grace...

This weekend was awesome for Promissa. It all started on Thursday with a TV show presentation and ended tonight 5 concerts and 20 TV & radio interviews later. Highlights? I'm glad you asked! I have to say that the last concert was my favorite. It was a BMI showcase for the media. I just loved the way we performed and the way the audience got into it. They felt Promissa man! It was us doing what we love, but with such confidence and energy...like never before.
The funny thing is that before the showcase started, I texted my favorite worship pastor, asking him to pray for me, because I was feeling so nervous. I prayed so God would give us Grace and...well, He did! It was amazing to see God's favor on our side. You know, He said "ask and you shall receive". We asked...He gave us beyond our expectations.
It's been 4 very intense days at Expolit, but very, very, very productive. We're encouraged, looking forward to all the upcoming accomplishments and challenges, knowing that they will all be new opportunities to grow.
Wow...to think that the best is yet to come...

To God

You know me, my weaknesses and strengths. You hear me before I open my mouth to speak.
You see me from the inside out. You help me when I feel like I'm beyond help.
You talk to me although you know I can't impress you. You love me on my good days and love me on my bad days.

You give me grace when I feel small. You give me mercy when I fall and always answer when I call.
You give me strength when I feel tired and if I'm afraid, you give me courage.
Your arms are always open to hold me when I'm broken.

Thank you....my life is yours, my heart is too.

Promissa's calendar in Miami

5.15.08
Miami TV Show "Quiereme Descalzi" on AmericaTV (Chanel 41)
5.16.08
Expolit 08
5.16.08
Waters of Life - Promissa LIVE/UNPLUGGED, FREE Concert
5.17.08
Noche de Alabanzas Concert - West Palm Bch Florida - Summit Christian School
5.17.08
Expolit
5.18.08
Iglesia Casa de Jesus - Miami Bch, FL
5.18.08
Iglesia Casa de Jesus - Miami Bch, FL
5.18.08
Expolit
5.19.08
BMI Showcase in Miami, Fl
5.20.08
Expolit

Walk the talk...my turn (part IV)

Dr. #4 (head and neck specialist) did not think the cyst is on the muscle. Basically he said that I keep on being sent from Dr to Dr, because no one wants to be the one to leave a scar on my face...nice. He sent me to Dr #5 for a second Plastic Surgeon opinion. App on Wednesday of next week. Meanwhile, God provided the way for me to get an MRI, for peace of mind purposes. It's confirmed, the thing in just on the skin. I just need to get the right Pl Surgeon to remove it and we will have closed this chapter in my life...can hardly wait.

Walk the talk...my turn (part III)

So here's what we've got so far: Dr. 1 sent me to Dr. 2, who sent me back to Dr. 1 with a cyst on the skin diagnosis. Then, Dr. 1 sent me to Dr. 3, for him to cut, cut, cut out the thing. That appointment was today and guess what happened? Dr. 3 sent me to Dr. 4 (a head & neck specialist), because the by now famous cyst is attached to the muscle and it is not the job of a plastic surgeon to deal with that . My appointment is on Monday...what can I tell you?

Every time I go to one of these offices, I don't really know what's going to happen. It's all so unpredictable! One Dr. thinks one thing and the other comes up with something different. All I know is that there is a God who knows it all. He's well aware of everything I'm going through, He's well aware of my tears when I cry, because I'm scared. He knows, He cares, He sees, He's right there, He'll carry me through and I will be OK. Because I don't know what the future holds, but I know the one who holds the future.

To think about...

Conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth.

-John F. Kennedy

Interesting...

I was just talking with a friend about this tonight. I found this in my inbox when I got home.
I guess God is trying to tell me something...


One day all the employees reached the office and they saw a big NOTICE on the door which read...


"Yesterday the person who has been hindering your
growth in this company has passed away.

We invite you to join the funeral in the room that has been prepared in the gym".

In the beginning, they all felt sad for the death of one of their Colleagues, but after a while they started getting curious to know who was that man who hindered the growth of his colleagues and the company itself.

The excitement in the gym was such that security agents were ordered to control the crowd within the room.

The more people reached the coffin, the more the excitement heated up.


Everyone thought: 'Who is this guy who was hindering my progress? Well, At least he died!'.

One by one the thrilled employees got closer to the coffin, and when They looked inside it they suddenly became speechless. They stood nearby The coffin, shocked and in silence, as if someone had touched the Deepest part of their soul.

There was a mirror inside the coffin: everyone who looked inside it could see himself.

There was also a sign next to the mirror that said: 'There is only one person who is capable to set limits to your growth: It is YOU.You are the only person who can influence your happiness, your realization and your success, You are the only person who can help yourself.

Your life does not change when your boss changes, when your friends change, when your parents change, when your partner changes, when your Company changes. Your life changes when YOU change, when you go beyond Your limiting beliefs, when you realize that you are the only one responsible for your life.

'The most important relationship you can have, is the one you have with 'Yourself'

Examine yourself, watch yourself. Don't be afraid of difficulties, Impossibilities and losses: be a winner, build yourself and your Reality.

The world is like a mirror: it gives back to anyone the reflection of the thoughts in which one has strongly believed.

It's the way you face Life that makes the difference.

Walk the talk...my turn (part II)

So, I went to the weird cases specialist and he looked at the side of my face. I sat there wondering "what is this guy going to say to me?" He was calm, very serene. Asked a few questions, and proceeded to say "it's a cyst...I think it needs to come out." I can't deny, there was some sense of relief in my mind after he made that statement, because he never mentioned the C word. That itself was a good thing. I'm not very proud to admit, however, that the sense of relief did not last very long. I started to thing about the fact that now I have to get my face cut. What if I get a big scar? What if something goes wrong and the guy cuts out more than what's actually necessary? Ahh!!! Scarface? Funny, well, it's sad actually...how we always manage to find something to worry about, something that steals our joy. I get so frustrated with myself when I realize my lack of trust in my Creator...must be so offensive to Him. I'm just glad He's so patient with me.

Anyway, the deal is that my dermatologist does not want to do the procedure, because it's on my face, so he has referred me to a plastic surgeon (thrid Dr. involved in my face drama). I'm going to see this guy tomorrow, so let's see what comes out of that appointment.

Check back in for updates!!!