Although my posts have been few and far between this last month it hasn't been for lack of things to say, just lack of time to write them.
Our trip to see B & D was fantastic. We had a blast spending time with them, meeting the people they hang out with, and seeing where they live now. B's boyfriend is a great guy, and I'm glad I had the chance to get to know him a little bit. D is the same, yet different. He has grown, he is more mature, but also more insecure with where he is at (not that he is doubting where he is at physically, but he has only one or two good support people where he is at right now). Please pray for him in this, as it is not easy for him.
Please pray for B, that she can find a better job if possible. However, all in all those two are doing well. And we are beginning to do well without them here also. :)
While out there we met Travis, Jen and Emily and spent a lovely afternoon/evening with them. We went to a waterfall and walked around while we caught up and then we went to dinner at a lovely Italian place. While there we figured out it was my 3/4 birthday (three months exactly until my birthday), so they sang happy 3/4 birthday to me. When we were standing in the parking lot talking before leaving when a man who had been in the restaurant yelled happy birthday to me before driving off! It was hilarious! :)
My Hubbin and I
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
A day in the life of a band on the road
First of all, it has truly been forever, and for that I am sorry. I have many stories to tell and many fun time to share...
I guess I will start with Jenny:
Having arrived forty-five minutes later than planned, I was concerned she would be gone. But when I drove around the corner I spotted her playing with her daughter Annie and the Nannie, Lauren, aka "LaLa." They had just got settled in, so I wasn't late at all! :) Not that it would have mattered. Jenny was super-laid back all day.
We chatted a little and then I basically followed her around for the next few hours. We went to the prayer time in the sanctuary and I watched them do sound check (which she usually doesn't do, but she did that day so her ears could be checked by the people who make their earpieces). LaLa, Annie, and I watched, and then Annie heard her Momma start to sing and ran for the stage. Jenny was so good with her-she sat on the steps to the stage and sang while playing with Annie. After reading her blog I had the sense that she was a really good Mom, but after watching her with her daughter, there is no question in my mind that she is a great Mom.
After sound check LaLa took Annie to give her a nap while Jenny and I went to Starbucks and talked for about an hour. I don't know how they live on the road so gracefully for so long. From what she was saying it is definitely not easy, and not hard to get burned out from it all either. Yet, she has such a positive outlook on it all.
They are taking a three month break starting a few days ago, so if you think of them during the next three months say a prayer for them-for rest, encouragement, and direction.
After Starbucks we returned to the church where we talked a bit longer about "churches" and security for the bands.
One of her friends from high school came, so we all ate a bit of food from the in house catering for the bands (the bands wanted nothing to do with it, lol, so there was plenty). And waited for the show to start while playing with Annie and talking.
They played their set and then we went to a little pub and got some real food! Jenny told us the story of how their band came to be, and her friend told stories of her hometown and high school reunion.
On the way back to the church Jenny rode with me and we talked about music and writing songs and seeing them come together. She agrees that watching a song come together and become finished is one of the greatest feelings EVER!
Meeting Jenny in person was like meeting an old friend. Her love is evident in the way she lives her life daily. Her priorities are evident as well, and I respect her for that (she has them right in line as they should be). It was a great day spent with a woman whom I hope will remain my blogging friend forever! {Thanks for an amazing day Jenny!}
I guess I will start with Jenny:
Having arrived forty-five minutes later than planned, I was concerned she would be gone. But when I drove around the corner I spotted her playing with her daughter Annie and the Nannie, Lauren, aka "LaLa." They had just got settled in, so I wasn't late at all! :) Not that it would have mattered. Jenny was super-laid back all day.
We chatted a little and then I basically followed her around for the next few hours. We went to the prayer time in the sanctuary and I watched them do sound check (which she usually doesn't do, but she did that day so her ears could be checked by the people who make their earpieces). LaLa, Annie, and I watched, and then Annie heard her Momma start to sing and ran for the stage. Jenny was so good with her-she sat on the steps to the stage and sang while playing with Annie. After reading her blog I had the sense that she was a really good Mom, but after watching her with her daughter, there is no question in my mind that she is a great Mom.
After sound check LaLa took Annie to give her a nap while Jenny and I went to Starbucks and talked for about an hour. I don't know how they live on the road so gracefully for so long. From what she was saying it is definitely not easy, and not hard to get burned out from it all either. Yet, she has such a positive outlook on it all.
They are taking a three month break starting a few days ago, so if you think of them during the next three months say a prayer for them-for rest, encouragement, and direction.
After Starbucks we returned to the church where we talked a bit longer about "churches" and security for the bands.
One of her friends from high school came, so we all ate a bit of food from the in house catering for the bands (the bands wanted nothing to do with it, lol, so there was plenty). And waited for the show to start while playing with Annie and talking.
They played their set and then we went to a little pub and got some real food! Jenny told us the story of how their band came to be, and her friend told stories of her hometown and high school reunion.
On the way back to the church Jenny rode with me and we talked about music and writing songs and seeing them come together. She agrees that watching a song come together and become finished is one of the greatest feelings EVER!
Meeting Jenny in person was like meeting an old friend. Her love is evident in the way she lives her life daily. Her priorities are evident as well, and I respect her for that (she has them right in line as they should be). It was a great day spent with a woman whom I hope will remain my blogging friend forever! {Thanks for an amazing day Jenny!}
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Rebellion
"To live in My Presence consistently, you must expose and expel your rebellious tendencies. When something interferes with your plans or desires, you tend to resent the interference. Try to become aware of each resentment, however petty it may seem. Don't push those unpleasant feelings down; instead, let them come to the surface where you can deal with them. As My Spirit to increase your awareness of resentful feelings. Bring them boldly into the Light of My Presence, so I can free you from them." -Jesus Calling (October 21, based on Psalm 139:23-24 and 1 Peter 5:6)
When I first read this I was taken aback, "I'm supposed to NOT hide those feelings?" I then decided to test this theory of letting these feelings of resentment come to the surface EVERY TIME I feel them. What a challenge! I am a very resentful person-I couldn't believe the number of times during a SINGLE day I had to stop and consciously let go of those feelings of resentment and rest in knowing that HIS ways are better than MY ways.
One of the times on the very first day I tried this was when I walked into the ball on the back of Hubbin's truck-OUCH! I immediately felt myself becoming resentful toward Hubbin (because it was his truck and because I was letting Suga' out instead of him). As soon as I caught myself it was SO EASY to let go of those feelings. It wasn't Hubbin's fault I ran into the ball (again, OUCH!), it just happened. I was so surprised to find how easy it was to let go of that resentment in that moment, yet when I harbor it (even if it is only for five minutes) I can't seem to let it go no matter how hard I try.
This lesson is one I wish I would have started learning a LONG time ago....
When I first read this I was taken aback, "I'm supposed to NOT hide those feelings?" I then decided to test this theory of letting these feelings of resentment come to the surface EVERY TIME I feel them. What a challenge! I am a very resentful person-I couldn't believe the number of times during a SINGLE day I had to stop and consciously let go of those feelings of resentment and rest in knowing that HIS ways are better than MY ways.
One of the times on the very first day I tried this was when I walked into the ball on the back of Hubbin's truck-OUCH! I immediately felt myself becoming resentful toward Hubbin (because it was his truck and because I was letting Suga' out instead of him). As soon as I caught myself it was SO EASY to let go of those feelings. It wasn't Hubbin's fault I ran into the ball (again, OUCH!), it just happened. I was so surprised to find how easy it was to let go of that resentment in that moment, yet when I harbor it (even if it is only for five minutes) I can't seem to let it go no matter how hard I try.
This lesson is one I wish I would have started learning a LONG time ago....
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