What Braverijah bought for himself at yesterday's GUNSHOW.

At least we can't be faulted for not having an opinion, right?

So we drove around Old Town for about 1/2 an hour...looking for the assisted living home where we were supposed to be. We had just gotten to the point where in defeat....I said, "Maybe we should just go home?"

Directly after that....we stumbled upon the address.

We didn't see anyone we knew in the parking lot. The doors were locked.

This is when Bradley said, "Are we the only ones?"

I looked around.

"Possibly."

Something is wrong with us...I swear. We are creatures of comfort. At the first opportunity....we tend to want to be comfortable....get out of the cold. Get out of the rain. Hide in a crowd.

To make a long story...short....we were the only ones. Besides the music director who was leading the worship time....it was Galilee, and Jemima. They were joined by Zion's voice (as she crept up to the piano to minister & be ministered to besides her sisters)...and ours from the back of the room. A handful of residents showed up. Each with the weight of the world on his/her shoulders. What a humbling moment...to be with burdened brothers and sisters whom we had never met praising our Lord together.

Lest anyone be under the impression that I have my act together....


I'm sitting in church today....and look down at my feet.... only to discover that I am in fact.... wearing two different ballet flats.

PAUSE my Music Player first.

Birth Control and Christianity

WOW! If you are interested in the "birth control" conversation....read this.
Thanks, Jeni.

One year in 40 seconds from Eirik Solheim on Vimeo.

Love this video. Found it @ Lori's blog via Jeni. Thanks, Girls.

Crazy for Crazy Heart

I cannot get Crazy Heart out of my mind. Jeff Bridges did such a good job.

This film made me think of Tender Mercies...

...which made me think of Falling From Grace.

The boys have been spending time in Mexico.

Both sons have been feeling spiritually isolated & stagnant recently and have each experienced their share of growing pains.

After hearing their hearts...we prayed for opportunities for such trips and the Lord provided immediately. I am not kidding when I say...an invite to join an ongoing short term missions group came that very evening.

Bestill this mother's heart.



Photos by Christopher Maddox

Louis Malle's childhood story. Simple. Bittersweet.

It's a bit slow going...which does well to add to the utter craziness and tension of the Nazi presence. The restaurant scene had me squirming in a very understated manner. Accelerated heartbeat. Discomfort.

My favorite moment was when the piano was being played w/out concern for the air raid while classmates were held up in the bomb shelter. And also, the closing shot...farewells to the brave Father....and that last eye contact...made me cry.

A simple character driven tale of desperation.

I am in love with Charlie McDermott and predict a break-out role in the near future.

luke-warm:

1. Mildly warm; tepid
2. Lacking conviction or enthusiasm; indifferent

In other words......blah. Puke worthy.

Happy Birthday, Damon. We love you and are so proud of you.

Voddie Baucham

So...Voddie Baucham's preaching rocked my world when I saw him speak at last year's Az. Homeschool Convention.

When a pastor rocks my world like that (far and few between) I get nervous. He has to be crazy, right. There MUST be a downside. Eventually the shoe will drop, won't it?

Waaa....Waaa. That's my SNL Debbie Downer impersonation.

So...there I was at the Convention...and there he was sitting at his booth...patiently and politely greeting people etc.

Over the years I've come up with (out of necessity and self preservation?) a concise list of crazy detecting questions. A litmus test of sorts to cut through the fluff and rigmarole...to hone in on the issues quickly and efficiently...so as not to waste time w/ sentimentality and bunny trails.

I'm so sick of bunny trials.

I'm so sick of shoes dropping.

Well, guess what??????????????????????

Voddie passed my test with flying colors!!!!!!!!!!! He got 100%. An At.

I sure as heck hope he doesn't turn out to be a wacko. If so...I like this guy so much...I just might follow him to the Looney Bin.

Tutus

Jemima is taking Special Orders for her FABULOUS Tutus & Hair Tutus.

It's more than lovely when you live with your muses. Every single time I turn around...they are inspiring me. (When they are not being disciplined for disobeying or dishonoring or acting like the complete and utter stinkin' lil' sinners that they are...that is :)

muse:
inspiring a poet, artist, thinker, or the like.

Thank YOU, Lord...for these beautiful daughters of ours.