Tuesday, May 02, 2006

San Antone....
I love that city.... I know it's all engineered but it is just so
pretty. I have been to the Alamo a jillion times, and I still just
want to stop and read every little thing and soak it all in.... and
go to the Riverwalk and ride the boat and just be there...
We went to SA for our honeymoon, and our first anniversary, and a
couple more times for vacation. And then Richy had seen it all.
Oh, but I love it.

Friday night the band set up in an open style revival tent. Leah and
I went to the hotel with the small fry and relaxed and then came back
for the service. I don't know--- maybe 150 people?? The first night
was different, because there was a core group of like 10 people that
were really locked in and worshipping and such, and the rest just
watched. It was good, though. For dinner, the church ladies made
lasagna... we used to get pizza 5 times out of 10, now it's lasagna.
But it's tasty and it feeds a lot of people etc etc.
Saturday night I liked better. We had Mexican food. Just kidding,
about the service. I think there were more people there, and
definitely more people engaged in what was happening. Lots of
dancing... and really great spontaneous worship and intercession from
the band. I hope we get the video. And then Mexican food...
mmmmmmmmmm (oh, Richy preached both nights but Leah and I and the
squirts were off to the nursery)
Sunday marnin we made like heathens and went to the Riverwalk with
the Radiants. We walked and walked... saw the nickel tour of the
Alamo (Richy's speeding bullet version) and then walked some more.
Funny story here... Leah's daughter Anila is almost 3.
Nini is scared of the big animatronic gorillas at the Rainforest
Cafe. So we walked past and she got scared and started saying she
didn't want to go in there, didn't want to see the monkeys and so
forth. Leah was reassuring her that they were the only monkeys. Nini
is anxiously scanning all the trees overhead, looking for monkeys.
Finally, we convince her that there are NO more monkeys. Only in that
restaraunt waaaayyy back there and we are safe. Then a man in a
gorilla suit walks by. L O L
But Leah was able to convince her pretty quickly that that was a
silly man in a monkey costume and soon Nini was yukking it up with
the rest of us.
Lunch on the Riverwalk with the Radiants... fun memory to have.
And then more ministry Sunday night. But I'm tired of typing. I'll
tell you about it later or tomorrow.

45 comments:

BethC said...

hi terri and all
I'm at Peet today

good report jess
glad you guys are home

BethC said...

i like subbing in the summer...fun and flexible

has anyone heard of
alpineaccess.com
it is a customer outsourcing work-from-home company in CO that hires from 3 other states including Texas...it's competition for the phone srvicers from India...
check it out
let me know if you go for it

BethC said...

i'm considering it
my fav task is spendin some time with my Isaac

Beth said...

hi!

hey, did you know thursday is the national day of prayer?

some friends of mine are sponsoring a meeting at the courthouse at 12 noon that day in celebration/honor of the national day of prayer.

if you can come, that would be way cool. the more support for events like that, the better.

how's everybody today?

and yes, servant is very very very DEEP in academia.....he has at least one test in every class this week. and every day until the end. craziness!

Beth said...

cool, katie.

there's a good chance someone is doing something at the flag pole at the courthouse in your area. you should check it out.

Beth said...

oh yeah. i forgot about that. i'm so excited to see what the Lord does. it's just kind of confirmation...since it has been difficult, then the outcome of God's favor will be like confirmation of his will. that's so much cool!

8)

BethC said...

VOM
This week :
"North Korean Freedom Week."
to appeal to the world to free all abductees held in North Korea. calling attention to the plight of Christians in North Korea.
There will be an all-night prayer vigil for North Korean refugees, jailed humanitarian workers and repatriated North Koreans.
On the 29th there will be prayer vigils in Houston.
In a statement promoting North Korea Freedom Week, Charles W. Colson said, "Living here in the United States, it is hard for us to imagine that up to 200,000 people, including thousands of children, are held in the horrid political prison camps of North Korea. The religious and political oppression in North Korea is unimaginably brutal."
Pray Jesus will comfort the suffering believers with His loving presence and light of Christ will shine brightly to overpower the spiritual darkness in North Korea.

BethC said...

Letters of encouragement may be sent to him at www.prisoneralert.com



www.persecution.com

BethC said...

Oaktree.org was founded to bring together people who have a passion for God, from all over the world. Brady Stump, who founded the site, explained how it came about. "I was searching for an online community where I could grow my faith by interacting with other Christians in a social networking kind of way. Unfortunately there was nothing out there for Christians that completely filled this gap, so a few of us in town simply created one for ourselves!"

Stump says the mission of Oaktree.org is not just to connect people, but to "make a positive difference in the lives of all who come into contact" with it.

Similar to the popular MySpace.com, the new Oaktree website allows the user to create their own page with personal profiles and images. In addition the site features the ability to send e-cards and post prayer requests.

more info
http://www.christianpost.com/article/technology/721/section/new.
website.offers.christian.alternative.to.popular.social.networks/
1.htm

BethC said...

just a couple of psa's
until conversations kick back in

BethC said...

irish bloggers can check out some irish names info
http://www.irishsurnames.com/gaelicmeaning.htm

BethC said...

THE GREAT WAR 1914-18

At the outbreak of the first world war, Redmond
urged the Irish Volunteers to join in the fight
against the oppressors of small nations.

BethC said...

PHRASE: Gle mhaith!
PRONOUNCED: glay moth
MEANING: Very good!

Nate said...

the only time I've been to san antonio was when I was about 10 or 11. My family went for vacation...it was pretty fun. Don't remember a WHOLE lot. We went to the market and to sea world and to Natural Bridge Caverns. Now that was cool, but other than that, I only remember seeing the alamo dome and thinking it was hugemongous!

BethC said...

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Click here now to visit www.BiblesUnbound.com.

BethC said...

The Global Night Commute took place on April 29th with young people from 136 cities in America participating. People taking part commuted to their city's designated location to sleep outside on behalf of the children of Northern Uganda.
http://www.invisiblechildren.com/home.php

BethC said...

kinda "surfing"
checkin emails that have interesting links/topics
my class this period is much more mature than the previous ones, and i can actually check my emails while they work appropriately

BethC said...

Coping with Sleep Deprivation
ACCORDING TO THE POLL: Only 20% of adolescents report that they get an optimal nine hours of sleep on school nights

this plus lack of H2O and junk food make a teacher's job more difficult

BethC said...

Many teachers who witness an adolescent falling asleep in class, arriving late to school or underperforming each semester may blame it on the adolescent’s "laziness", boredom or apathy towards school.
Yet results of NSF’s 2006 Sleep in America poll indicate that lack of sleep or poor sleep quality may be a reason for such problems.

BethC said...

http://www.sleepfoundation.org//about/index.php

BethC said...

In a new survey, "Key Hiring Trends to Watch in 2006," these five characteristics are listed as what hiring managers see as keys to getting hired:

1. Customer Service
2. Critical Thinking (problem-solving and decision-making)
3. Technology Proficiency
4. Ability to Improve Productivity
5. Team-Building and Motivation

BethC said...

Isaac is awesome and I love him and being his grandmother

BethC said...

must be a very productive day for everybody today...sooo little blog participation....I'm holdin down the fort today

Josh said...

Here is some big news for all the Monopoly lovers out there:


Monopoly rolls dice, changes look

Monopoly, invented in 1935, is getting with the times.

The game's updated Here and Now edition, which is due out this fall, will replace Atlantic City landmarks with legendary streets, neighborhoods and national monuments.

Until May 12, fans can vote on www.monopoly.com for their favorite landmarks from 22 cities — including New York's Times Square, Chicago's Wrigley Field, Honolulu's Waikiki Beach, Beverly Hills' Rodeo Drive and San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge.

Additionally, the votes will determine where each landmark will appear on the game board, the city with the most votes landing on the coveted Boardwalk spot.

"We encourage Monopoly fans to help create the look of our new game board by voting often at our website for their favorite landmarks," Matt Collins, Vice President of Marketing for Hasbro, said in a statement. "Your vote could be the difference needed to land your favorite American city on a blue property space."

Among other changes, the railroads will be replaced by New York's JFK airport, Chicago's O'Hare, Los Angeles' LAX and Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson.

Property values will rise, money will be in higher denominations and "Community Chest" and "Chance" cards will reflect more modern scenarios.

But, the original version will still be available for sentimental fans of the game.

BethC said...

alright, another unusual bit of insider news
thanx josh

BethC said...

and then there was one

BethC said...

new pic

jess said...

I'm back.. Toby is now 12 pounds 6 oz

BethC said...

wow that's gggreat
weigh-to-go Toby

BethC said...

just in time
i'm outta here in 5

BethC said...

that's minutes

Josh said...

12 lb 6 oz, woosh. . . that’s a big boy!

Mama PC said...

congratulations to all the mommies and daddies of fat fat babies...

Viking Granny!!!! said...

Yippeeeee what a fat favorite
3 1/2 month old!

It is nice to see him getting so chubby..

:0)

Josh said...

He doesn't get his fatness from his dad, that's for sure.

Mama PC said...

Josh, what city do YOU think will make it to the blue on Monopoly???

Beth (clam) give a hello to Servie...

Beth (C) tell all of yours hello

Jess, tell me about this guy that followed Han all over S.A. and is now EMAILING her!!!

Rest of the bloggos... hello and good night....

(oh, if you'd like, go see my blog... i'm gonna start "publishing" some of my writings from over the years... randomly...) (most will be short pieces, but just a glimpse into some of the thoughts that go through my brain cells)

Josh said...

I think the White House will be on one of the blue spaces. I didn't look at all the cities, so I don't know for sure about the others.

Nate said...

some guy followin han eh? Might have to go protect my sista

jess said...

doesn't get fatness from his dady, eh? what are you trying to say?
lsat

Viking Granny!!!! said...

GOOD MORNING FELLOW BLOGGERS

THIS IS THE BEST DAY EVER!

I get to keep 5 of the most precious people in America today.

It has already brightened my entire day.

I miss my babies so much and about 12 hours from now, I will be so tired of them all..

hahaha

I look forward to having a noisy energetic chaotic home.

Am I crazy?


YES!

BethC said...

I'm at CHS today
Seniors Economics
great combo for me
I also have tennis 7th period!

Eva is in grandbaby-happiness-world

will I talk to myself again today...

Josh said...

Jess- What I meant by “He doesn't get his fatness from his dad” is simple he doesn't get his fatness from his dad. As in, he must get it from somewhere else. Who’s saying where, not me. Sounds like you may have an idea to share with us.

Josh said...

Yeah, I voted last night. Looks like Times Square and the White House will probably get the blue spots.

Keith is doing awesome. He has now slept “through the night” twice. By the time he fell asleep, it was about 12:30 – 5:30 the first night, then 12:00 – 6:00 last night. Ahh, so nice to fell more rested. GO KEITH!

Josh said...

Have a good day also!

Time for me shower and get ready 4 wurk too.

BethC said...

did anybody check out alpineaccess.com
looks like a good opportunity to work from home
let me know when you look at it
i got the info from abc13.com