Worth a listen....it will bring a smile to your face!
Monday, July 30, 2007
Friday, July 27, 2007
Finally!
I don't have any professional pics from Sarah's wedding yet, but here are some that family took. Hope you all enjoy!
Sarah's favorite flower girls!
New Brother-In-Law Spencer....always a UT fan
Cousins and the bride!
Sarah and her regal train!
Oh, and me!Saturday, July 14, 2007
Sarah's Big Day
P.S. I'll post pictures and such of Sarah's wedding when we get them! It was a beautiful day in so many ways!! She was quite regal! ;)
It's almost been a month
I vowed I wouldn't go an entire month without posting and since my month is about to run out I better get to it. This past month has been so full of joy and moments of great depth. I spent a week at a camp leading the music and worship for kids, watched my big sister get married, and shared lots of fun memories with family. However, I want to take a minute to tell you about this special camp I went to.
It's called Royal Family Kids' Camp and it is a national organization that has camps all over the country. The kids that come to camp come out of the group home and foster care system and many of them have faced abuse and/or neglect in their short lives. I had the privilege of joining up with the camp sponsored out of LA and hosted at Point Loma University in San Diego. During the week we have a birthday party for all of the kids, spend lots of time with them (the ratio is one counselor for two campers, and 1:1 during meal times), and got to enjoy learning about life, God, and doing fun things together. It is always a highlight for me to work with the incredible staff members that give a week of their vacation time to serve in this capacity. Another highlight this year was during the talent/variety show. A camper I had been spending a great deal of time with danced to a song, in a beautiful dress she brought with her, to the lyrics of this song:
Imagine Me
(K. Franklin)
Imagine me, loving what I see when the
Mirror looks at me ‘cause I imagine me
In a place of no insecurities
And I’m finally happy cause
I imagine me
Letting go of all of the ones who hurt me
‘Cause they never did deserve me
Can you imagine me
Saying no to thoughts that try to control me
Remembering all you told me
Lord can You imagine me
Over what my mamma said
And healed from what my daddy did
And I wanna live and not read that page again
Chorus
Imagine me, being free
Trusting you totally
Finally I can…imagine me
I admit it was hard to see
You being in love with someone like me
But finally I can…imagine me
Being strong and not letting people break me down
You won’t get that joy this time around
Can you imagine me
In a world where nobody has to live afraid
Because of your love fears gone away
Lord, can You imagine me
Bridge
Letting go of my past
And glad I have another chance
And my heart will dance
‘Cause I don’t have to read that page again
Vamp
Gone, gone, it’s gone, all gone
It brought tears to all of our eyes to know what these kids go through and how this song speaks so clearly to their stories and how God's provision can help them overcome all things. Her dance was a gift to us in reminding us of God's wonderful, unconditional grace, and was a great gift of empowerment to the other kids of camp. I just love that camp!
It's called Royal Family Kids' Camp and it is a national organization that has camps all over the country. The kids that come to camp come out of the group home and foster care system and many of them have faced abuse and/or neglect in their short lives. I had the privilege of joining up with the camp sponsored out of LA and hosted at Point Loma University in San Diego. During the week we have a birthday party for all of the kids, spend lots of time with them (the ratio is one counselor for two campers, and 1:1 during meal times), and got to enjoy learning about life, God, and doing fun things together. It is always a highlight for me to work with the incredible staff members that give a week of their vacation time to serve in this capacity. Another highlight this year was during the talent/variety show. A camper I had been spending a great deal of time with danced to a song, in a beautiful dress she brought with her, to the lyrics of this song:
Imagine Me
(K. Franklin)
Imagine me, loving what I see when the
Mirror looks at me ‘cause I imagine me
In a place of no insecurities
And I’m finally happy cause
I imagine me
Letting go of all of the ones who hurt me
‘Cause they never did deserve me
Can you imagine me
Saying no to thoughts that try to control me
Remembering all you told me
Lord can You imagine me
Over what my mamma said
And healed from what my daddy did
And I wanna live and not read that page again
Chorus
Imagine me, being free
Trusting you totally
Finally I can…imagine me
I admit it was hard to see
You being in love with someone like me
But finally I can…imagine me
Being strong and not letting people break me down
You won’t get that joy this time around
Can you imagine me
In a world where nobody has to live afraid
Because of your love fears gone away
Lord, can You imagine me
Bridge
Letting go of my past
And glad I have another chance
And my heart will dance
‘Cause I don’t have to read that page again
Vamp
Gone, gone, it’s gone, all gone
It brought tears to all of our eyes to know what these kids go through and how this song speaks so clearly to their stories and how God's provision can help them overcome all things. Her dance was a gift to us in reminding us of God's wonderful, unconditional grace, and was a great gift of empowerment to the other kids of camp. I just love that camp!
Friday, June 22, 2007
Pictures and Procrastination
While home this summer I am working on two classes through our distance education program. Basically I just listen to the lectures on CD and do all the coursework at my own pace until the six month deadline rolls around. My goal is to finish both classes before going to Israel so I am currently working on a paper and am two pages away from finishing the coursework of the first class! (plus a little reading) However, I am procrastinating. I learned the art form of delaying completion of such projects while in colleges and have mastered the art as of late. So with that, I bring you promised pictures from Dave and Lauren's wedding a couple weeks ago!
Me and Kaitlyn!
Terri, Kellee, Me at the reception!
The Bride and Groom!! (and me) :)
What a fun celebration! It was truly a beautiful ceremony and we all had a blast!
Me and Kaitlyn!
Terri, Kellee, Me at the reception!
The Bride and Groom!! (and me) :)What a fun celebration! It was truly a beautiful ceremony and we all had a blast!
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Ever Get Your Nails Done?
With all these weddings to go to, I have visited to salon to make sure my nails were up to par. A friend pointed me to this video about almost everyone's experience in a nail salon. Hope you enjoy! It's hilarious!!
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
The Summer O' Weddings
My sister has just informed me that in having a blog, I now have an immense responsibility. It is my job to stay consistent in my postings and to not let an entire month go by before relating to the world in this particular fashion. So, here's the update....I've been busy!
I just spent a fantastic week back in Southern California celebrating and getting ready for my dear friend's wedding. Dave and Lauren Turner got married on Sunday and the week leading up to the wedding was filled with wonderful celebrations. I was honored to stand as a bridesmaid and to get to celebrate such a great, Godly couple! Once I get some photos...I will post with ferver.
It truly is wedding season....I attended one, was in one, am preparing to be in my sister's, and have a few more to attend this summer! I guess it must be that time in my life! Hope you all are enjoying the many celebrations this summer!
I just spent a fantastic week back in Southern California celebrating and getting ready for my dear friend's wedding. Dave and Lauren Turner got married on Sunday and the week leading up to the wedding was filled with wonderful celebrations. I was honored to stand as a bridesmaid and to get to celebrate such a great, Godly couple! Once I get some photos...I will post with ferver.
It truly is wedding season....I attended one, was in one, am preparing to be in my sister's, and have a few more to attend this summer! I guess it must be that time in my life! Hope you all are enjoying the many celebrations this summer!
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