Siesta Fiesta Recap Video
posted by Amanda @ 9:34 AM
85 Comments
Friday, August 29, 2008
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- Amanda's Siesta Fiesta Recap
- Living Proof Live - San Antonio
- It's Finally Here! The Siesta Fiesta!
- Keeping it Real & Reverence for God
- Letter From Your Terrific Teacher, Kelly Minter
- Final Roll Call for Completed Summer Study!!!
- Just Catching Up
- Another Great Scripture Video
- Our Final NOG Session
85 Comments:
It was such a GOOD time, wasn't it?
Thank you, Rich!! Your gift of "capture" astounds me. May you be blessed!
Thanks Beth and LPM staff for making this happen. It was a wonderful, wonderful taste of Heaven to meet you and all of the Siestas!!
great pics and perfect song! great job, rich!! thanks for sharing this with those of us who didn't make it!!
Why does it seem like it was already so long ago? Still processing it all!!
Thank you for the slideshow! It was such an incredible weekend! I want to do it all over again!!!
Blessings
Michelle
Wow, I would have lurved to have been there. The whole reason I started up a blog is because I wanted to be a Siesta. Lofty goals, I know. I was there in spirit. In body I was at home with a sick child, wouldn't give up that spot for anything though. Thanks for getting me started blogging though. I know this sounds corny, but has changed things for me. I was in a stay at home slump... now I have an outlet. I Love you guys to stinkin' pieces and feel like God used you and this blog to put me "back in touch" with big people.
Love,
Calista
Thank you Rich!! I love it!!
Patty just reminded me of one of my lol moments at the conference. Darlene (have you seen my keys) had to move away from me because I was getting my praise on so much. Patty said it was a good thing I did not hurt anyone. LOL!! I miss you all!!
I am bawling! Rich you are amazing! Much love to all my siestas! I wish I could have met everyone. I am hugging all of you right now in my heart.
Praise you Lord for this special community of believers!
Love you like crazy! (as mama siesta would say)
Kristi B.
I'm so sad to have missed the Siesta Fiesta I can hardly stand to watch the video!! I wanted to come so bad! Any chance of having a Siesta Fiesta out West?? Perhaps in Sunny California where I'm from?? :)
Man I wish I would have went!!! You all had a blast.
How great! You certainly did capture the essence of the afternoon! We had a blast!
Love you all so much girls!! We had a fabulous time. Mama Beth would be so happy that we truly bonded and loved one another like we had known each other for a lifetime!!!
Praying for another fiesta full of joy and laughter and precious memories!!
Hugs and blessings,
Fran
Thank you Rich for that recap video. I was one of the many siestas that did not get to go to San Antonio. (it was heart wrenching for me) I so desired to meet all my fellow Siestas, but it was not the Lord's will.
It has been a blessing to read all the blogs, and see all the videos of what happened. I know it will not be anything in comparison to actually being there, but it is fun to share in all the memories.
A Siesta in Houston
Angie
Love love love love love this.
I'm smiling and remembering such a fantastic weekend.
It. Was. Awesome.
It really was a taste of heaven wasn't it. :)
Thanks for all the hard word...we are forever changed.
Blessings,
stephanie
Great pics....Great times!
Thanks, Rich!!
Thanks Rich!
Oh I miss all my Heiress friends! You are all so beautiful inside and out! I have had all of you so close to my heart this past week!
I miss you!
Emmy : )
Looks like a good time was had by all. Wish I could have joined you! Thanks for letting us have a birds-eye view though. And thanks for playing one of my very favorite songs in the background - what a treat.
Thanks for posting!! Will you be posting the San Antonio commissioning? My group is looking for a copy...it was awesome!!
I had a blast!!!
Loved the Siestas and getting to hug you all and take pictures was so much fun!! Ya'll are beautiful!
I have to thank you again, Beth, Amanda, and Melissa for this awesome opportunity to meet my fellow siestas!! You are so sweet to think of us and I have been praying that you have relaxed while on vacation!!
Thank you Rich for the pictures and video. Your talent amazes me and we thank God for you!
Much love,
Patty
Thank you, Rich! That was really nice. (btw - I liked your cart, too.)
Oh my word! I think I've died and gone to heaven.
Thank you, Rich Kalonick.
What a beautfiul world of Siestas.
Hugs everyone!
Mary
Wow this video is awesome! Thanks for sharing.
The siesta fiesta was so much fun! Thanks for being so fun you "moore" girls! I have so many great memories for last weekend!
OK, after watching me get teary eyed watching this video ('cause I didn't get to go), my man says if ya do it again, he will sell his spleen to get me there.
So, PLEASE do it again ... not that I want him to sell his spleen. Can ya sell your spleen? How does a person go about that - an add in the penny pincher? Ebay? Garage sale? Hmmm, not sure I wanna know. But, I digress ...
PLEASE! PLEASE!! PLEASE!!! have another one. I am sure with time to save for it we can find a way to get me there AND keep his anatomy in tact. 'Cause I do enjoy that man's anatomy:)
Love you Beth - and all of you Siestas!!!!!
Becky Jo
PS - anybody need a spleen?
Great pics Rich! it was a lot of fun!
Sat here with a HUGE smile and laughing. What a time!!! And could the song have been any more perfect? Dreams really do come true!
Rich, did they let you keep the cart? Seems like the should have. I'm thinking you love it more than anyone else possibly could!
Miesta Moose is missing all the lovin' and attention. He's that way.
Miss y'all soooo much.
Melana and Miesta Moose
B-R-A-V-O!!!! Oh my goodness what a terrific highlight video! Rich you are AWESOME! Thank you thank you!
My heart is missin' you all so! Great video recap. What an incredible weekend. The Lord continues to speak to me today from my time with you all! Blessings girls.
What wonderful memories are brought to mind when I watched this! Thank you so much, Rich, for taking the pictures and for putting them into a slideshow!
I will always cherish my time at the Siesta Fiesta and was so glad to be a part of such an amazing group of women!
Oh, how I wished I was there...
I just managed to delete 53 comments. You wouldn't believe how easy it is to mess that up. I'm so sorry!
it's ok, amanda. . . did the lil' avacado jump? hee hee
I just wanted to say how much I wanted to be there, but I'd already carted myself and some girls to vancouver and boise, and just couldn't get the car to go from Stayton, OR to San Antonio in a weekend! Thanks for making me feel a part of things anyway.
love, mamabev in OR
Oh.........this is so good - it really was a great time, and I truly miss everyone, as crazy as that sounds since we really just met, but oh what a taste of heaven - sweet fellowship abounding.
Rich - I love this - the background music was perfect. Thank you!
Wow...this time last week, we were getting ready to start the Siesta Fiesta...
What a wonderful wonderful event.
Beth, Amanda, Melissa, Sabrina and the LPL staff, Patty, Kim and Holly - thank you again!
Georgia Jan
Romans 15:13 <><
Love the song. Love the slideshow. Love the people. LOVE IT.
Me lika this video too!:) I like it a whole lot! All ya'll siestas and the crew looked so radiant with happiness!:) And think, this is just a teensy portion of the Body of Christ. If we all had this kind of community of love like we do on this blog, you know how much encouragement and iron sharpening iron there would be??? I am thinking that God has most certainly blessed this blog, and the siestas, by allowing us to all know that the other exists!:) Ok, I'm going to stop gushing now:)
katiegfromtennessee
Looks like you girls had a great time!
I'm feeling so Bob Hope-ish. You know, "Thanks for the Memories."
What a sweet time. And sweet music, too!
Oh, how I would have loved to be there! I've been a lurker for months, but feel as if y'all are my very favorite friends. (I started a blog the other day. Anybody want a fun 22 yr old Siesta friend? Lol). I thank God for the opportunity to be able to get the "right" kind of girly friendship HERE that I don't have that much of at home. It's great to know there are some Christian girls out there that are just as crazy about Him (and just crazy in general!) as I am.
Maybe we can have the next Fiesta in Georgia? *grins*
Amanda you make me laugh...you and that delete button are on a roll!!!
Loved watching this recap video. Made me bawl. There is nothing like a room or arena full of siestas!!!!!
I loved finally meeting you in person, "Hisfivefooter" and myself were delighted that you stood next to us in our group photo and we had the chance to chat-it-up a bit with you. You quite possibly are the sweetest woman I have ever met. Now I completely understand all your mama's references to you and Melissa's for that matter!!
You Amanda, are a "Jewel in His Crown" and a Woman of Excellence! From here on out I'm gonna be prayin' extra hard for you, cause I can clearly see you've got your hands full with your mom and Melissa!! Hee! Hee!
Keep shining for Jesus!!
Much Love,
Angela in Redmond, WA
Amanda you make me laugh...you and that delete button are on a roll!!!
Loved watching this recap video. Made me bawl. There is nothing like a room or arena full of siestas!!!!!
I loved finally meeting you in person, "Hisfivefooter" and myself were delighted that you stood next to us in our group photo and we had the chance to chat-it-up a bit with you. You quite possibly are the sweetest woman I have ever met. Now I completely understand all your mama's references to you and Melissa's for that matter!!
You Amanda, are a "Jewel in His Crown" and a Woman of Excellence! From here on out I'm gonna be prayin' extra hard for you, cause I can clearly see you've got your hands full with your mom and Melissa!! Hee! Hee!
Keep shining for Jesus!!
Much Love,
Angela in Redmond, WA
Well I had a ball there last weekend and I am so sorry that it went by so quickly. Rich you brought back so many fun memories and I hope we get to do it again.
To everyone who worked really hard to make it happen, thank you ... we couldn't have done it without you!
I love you all like crazy!
Lichelle
I am so impressed!!
Oh how I wish I would have been there!!!
This video made me feel like a part of it!!
Thanks Rich!
Blessings,
Jen
Dearest Siestas, I feel such connection to you because we are all sisters in Christ. On Monday my dear daughter passed away. She was only 25 years old. I got up Monday morning and was having my coffee. I had opened to Psalm 16 to read what you were all chatting about after your fun weekend. I had only read verses 1 & 2 when the police came to my door.
Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge.
I say to the Lord, ‘You are my Lord;
I have no good apart from you.’
I want Beth to know, that not only did she focus on Psalm 16 for the ladies that were there, but the Lord had her focus on Psalm 16 for a mom in Massachusetts that was soon to lose her beloved firstborn.
Psalm 16 has carried me through the week. It was sung at my daughter's funeral mass (we are Catholic)..it is sung at the Easter Vigil also, so how glorious is that?
I cannot express enough that this was no coincidence for Beth to have pulled out Psalm 16, but a beautiful gift from God for grieving parents.
Please pray for my sons as they cope.
Loving you all in Jesus's name,
Lynne from MA
I had a great time in San Antonio! The entire weekend was such a blessing. Thanks so much for the recap video.
Formerly frozenchosen--now living in NC and posting as Carolina Calling
Ohhhhh I wish I had been there. It looks like a good time was had by all. The song was so perfect. Thanks so much for giving us a peek.
Patti
oH WOW! Looks fantastic! Thanks for the recap video!!! *HUGS* to all you ladies and LMP!!! WooHoo
Blessings,
Jackie
Beth...
I wanted you to see this. I read Angie Smith's (the wife of Todd Smith of Selah) blog regulary and she has started a new bible study in Nashville. They are going to go through Stepping Up starting in Sep.
Just thought that this was precious so had to share with you!
"We will also watch the introductory video, which I will tell you my daughter Ellie watched with me the other day and she loved it. She kept writing the verse numbers in her little notebook and then at the end she said, "I love Beth-a Moore." I'm not sure why she is "Beth-a" to Ellie but I have to agree. She has a way of bringing all of us (even 5 year olds!) right to the throne of God. Can't wait to share in that with you ladies..."
nh.foreverhis said... It's so refreshing to be a part of and seeing so many women who love the Lord!! San Antonio conference was awesome, especially spending the weekend having my daughter with me. I can relate with Beth so much when she says how much she loves spending time with her girls. Looking forward to future times together and enjoying daily blogs...
It was an amazing time. Are you all battening down the hatches in Houston? Sounds like Gustav might come ashore between New Orleans and Houston - mostly near NO.
I'm praying for everyone along the gulf coast and the evacuations... God bless any siestas who may be in the wake of the storm! Love Ya'll!
Great pics great song! I wish i could have been there! im so glad for you all who got to go!
Makes me wish I could have made it. But mostly makes me think....have I been foolish? I havent commented on here before because i see how many others have commented and i feel like a small fish in a big pond of already connected siestas....but I am hungry for more connection like this. Maybe next time....looks like it was a great time.
Fun, fun, fun....thanks Rich for putting together such a great pictorial of our fabulous weekend. Loved them, loved it, love y'all!
love-n-hugs,
Yay! I saw my friend Valerie in one of the pics! Looked awesome. May the Holy Spirit keep stirring those nuggets of truth until they digest into daily life.
Maybe one day I'll be there.
Well I'm finally getting around to commenting on this post. It's been quite a week hasn't it? I had a great time! God is at work and I'm privilaged to be His child. Beth, thank you for being a vessel willing to take me into the deep parts of scripture, it has lit a fire in me that I pray lights fires in those I am privilaged to serve. Amanda, you have a sweet confidence about you that is such a blessing to watch and be around, Melissa, I ache to study scripture...I never thought I would be a book nerd, but its such a great place to be...It is fun to see a young woman desire the deep things, certainly you are a trail blazer...I may not have the right words to bless each of you, but I sure desire to. Your family including Keith has brought a beautiful example to my life. My man is a maverick and I am a bit of a librarian and you've given me permission through example to thrive. Not through perfection just through transparency, the reverent kind.
Oh Melissa I don't know if I commented on your Leviticus post, but I am so thankful you wrote that, it was very timely! To God be the Glory! Tiffany For His Glory
Hello Ladies I have read the blog on and off for a year and I am ready to join you all. I want to be a siesta sista!!! I think you are all wonderful women of God and all seeking to please our Heavenly Father! I LOVE Beth Moore and all her material and her spirit!
Hope your hearts have room for one more!
Blessed Much Jessie Martinez
Moore family,
I hope you are on your way out of Houston...watch out for Gustav!! Find higher ground for yourselves and that babe on the way!
We will be praying for you and others in path!
WOW! I would have loved to be there. Hopefully you can have another fiesta in the future- I could probably drive to that one now. We just moved from St. Paul, Minnesota to Naples, Florida(30 hours in the car w/ 3 boys under the age of 7 and we are still living to tell about it!). God is so awesome. I love you gals!
Rosie
My comment may have been one of those deleted. I don't remember what I wrote before....but.....
I just wanted to thank Rich for this wonderful slide show. The song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is perfect.
How many of y'all saw the beautiful rainbow in the sky early Sat. morning before the conference?
God was all over the weekend and all I can say is how blessed I feel to have been a part of it!
Melisa - I don't know how to do this but I would like to offer my assistance if anyone reading your blog is forced out of their home due to the storm predicted to hit tomorrow. I am in Dallas/Irving cell phone no. 214.801.8407
Judy Baggett
AJ, Beth and Melissa,
Can you please include the Sims family and their son, Chaz, in your prayers. He was in a motorcross accident this weekend and is hospitalized. It is a very touchy situation and we are very concerned for this young man's life.
Thanks, sweet friends.
I know envy and jealousy are a sin......so forgive me Lord!! How I wish I could have been there!! Looks like you girls had an awesome time!
Please, please let's do it again sometime.
Well, I'm just about sick that I missed it. Next year ladies, look out!! I'm comin' full force and ready to get my praizon!
Nicole
SC
Really makes me wish I had been there, but that little bride just thought since she paid me in advance that I MUST play at her wedding with my quartet. So I did.
I did not get to go to the conference. Would some of you ladies who went share some of what was taught there? What was it about and what did you learn? About spiritual heritage? Being heiresses? It sounds like something we all need to hear. Thanks!
Update on the prayer request I sent in... Earlier today!
My daughter and I went to the hospital. Chaz has been awake on and off throughout the day. He started out calling his mother "Henry" and saying things like his last name was "Diez" and his father's last name was "Dirtwiggler."
However, this afternoon there was much improvement. He began to recognize and identify his family members and the doctor says that his CT Scans do not look much improved but Chaz physically and cognitively appears to be much improved.
This is a day to day situation still. He could relapse or suffer significant cognitive losses as a result of his injury. He is not in a drug-induced coma, but on heavy medication. He will be in teh hospital at least a week - but to God's glory he was taken to the #1 trauma center in North Texas.
His mom said he is definitely a miracle child. Prayers are working. The next three months are critical - he can do no physical activity AT ALL. Then they will retest and do a cognitive assessment at 6 months and that will be the long term prognosis. So - again, just as oft as you think of it please pray! It is all good news so far. He is on the road to recovery which is a great improvement from Last Night.
I am supposed to take my other daughter and her friend back tomorrow. I will keep you all posted.
THANKS AGAIN - SO MUCH. LOVE YA'LL!
I am so glad that your Siesta Fiesta was a success! Many blessings from Jax, Christy
I've got a lump in my throat looking at the pictures with the beautiful song to go with it. I can't wait for the Siesta bash in heaven when it will be Jesus sitting front and center. What a grand time that will be and WE ALL will be there!!
I just giggled to my self because after the fiesta the group of women I was with went to the Alamo. There and everywhere else we went there seemed to be a JUMBO PENCIL! We laughed every time.
Really though, it was a wonderful weekend of teaching and worship and fellowship. I know my van-full is forever changed. Thank you "Moore" girls for a wonderful memory!
So, do we need to send the comments again?
Nicole
SC
What a blessing to meet everyone in person! Wish I could have been there! Much love,
Donna
I love this song! The pictures are so much fun and the memories will last a lifetime!
Thank you Beth, Amanda, Melissa and all of the LPM Staff for doing this. What an awesome opportunity it was!
Love,
Darlene
Lynne, I am just stunned over the loss of your daughter last Monday. I am so sorry. So, so sorry. May God minister every word of Psalm 16 to you and your family and wrap His arms so tightly around you that you can't squirm an inch from Him. You are loved here.
Lynne,
I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter....I was reading through these comments and don't always read all of them as there are so many but did read yours. And I am so glad that I did. I am praying for you and your family my dear sister. I am asking God to give you peace, rest, many loved ones and people to support you as you go through your grief. May you continue to recieve strength through the Word. Please know that you are loved....by God and by many sisters on this blog.
With much love and many prayers,
Bethany Silva
(California)
Lynn, I am saying prayers for you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss, I can not even imagine what you must be going through. I am so glad that you have Jesus to hold tight. Sweet Sister, don't let Him go.
Love and prayers
Judy
Thank you Beth for your kind words. Indeed God is not allowing us to squirm an inch from Him and carries us moment to moment...from deep grief and tears, to healthy laughter when a memory is recalled...our daughter was a walking-talking humor mill. I wrote a little bit about her on my blog. I hope it gives a glimpse into her big heart. Girls, we have our sadness on this side of heaven, but I do know that God is very loving, very gracious, and weeps with us when we are carrying broken hearts. Trust in Him.
Love In Christ, Lynne
Bethany, I contacted you "off-blog."
Such fun memories!! Wow, this really made me happy, such a joy to watch and see all of your smiling faces!! I will treasure it always.
Lynne,
I went over and left a word for you on the post about your daughter. Jocelyn is a beautiful girl and my heart is with you from one grieving mom to another.
Blessings sweet sister.
Awesome! Such sweet memories - I'm going to tear up now.
Lynne,
I'm so sorry, there just aren't words. I'm praying for you and your family.
Melana
Lynne,
I am praying for you and your family as you find your peace in our Lord. I wrote my previous comment before yours had posted. I giggled before, and now I cry for you. To know that Psalm 16 was ministering to you in a way that only God's word can is such a testimony to how divinely He works. We will continue to keep you in our prayers as God carries you through this. With much love from Oklahoma.
Lynne,
I am just so sorry for your loss. Please know that my family and I are praying for you and yours.
Hugs,
Adrienne
lynne< im praying for you! This colorado siesta loves you!
Love the Slideshow. What a dream weekend that was!
It looks like you all had an awesome time. Wish I could have been. I haven't blogged very often, but always read what everyone up too. Thanks for sharing this wonderful experience with everyone, hopefully next year I can be a part of it.
Boo hoo. I'm all teared up. I wish I could have been there with my Siestas. But it was so nice to see everyone's sweet face. ...Phoenix is sad to see we aren't on your 2009 calendar.
Please pray for my aetheist brother in law, Jim, who sent me this email today:
"I guess there is one thing we can both agree on. If the day comes and we both have to stand in front of Jesus, one of us is going to be really disappointed."
Love you Moores and Siestas!
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