Siesta Group Picture
If she didn't have a Bible study class to teach tonight, I know Bethie would be on here right now talking about how much fun she had meeting so many Siestas in Atlanta. (You almost got a post from her last night but she decided to cook dinner for us instead. Sorry, but it was really good!) She told me she had a blast and that all of you were hilarious. Thanks to Lisa/The Preacher's Wife and my co-worker KMac for supplying pictures.
Miesta Moose made an appearance!
I'm now 17 days away from my due date, but who's counting? It's not like I'm getting impatient or anything! I had an ultrasound yesterday and Baby Girl looks great. Today I got my highlights done, so we are one step closer to being ready. Y'all, I went into the salon as prepared as possible. I didn't take a pickle jar or a bottle of Sprite, but on this very spring-like day I did take a big jacket to tie around my waist if necessary. Thank you for that tip! The princess got a little excited while my hair was getting foiled and I was just praying she wouldn't knock anything loose! I cannot think of worse timing than to have chemicals and aluminum in one's hair when labor begins. I don't want to scare my daughter when she sees me for the first time. I'd rather her first thought be that, indeed, she has a beautiful inhairitance. (Ps. 16:6, ESV) (That was for my mom, whose love language is speaking in puns.)
I need to get ready to pick up my boy from mother's day out, but I have to share this real quick. Last night Curt was getting Jackson ready for bed and I overheard him ask if he'd ever seen an angel. Jackson said, "Yes." Then Curt said, "Well, what did the angel look like?" Jackson said, "Mommy." Is that not so precious? Don't think VVPG didn't almost start crying! Y'all have a great Tuesday!
posted by Amanda @ 1:10 PM
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I can't begin to tell you how much fun it was this weekend! Thanks, Beth, for popping in and giving us all such a surprise! We were all a big ol' bunch of happy cloggers, er, BLOGGERS! :o)
Love to you all and we missed you VVPG!
Melinda
Almost start crying!!? Were there enough tissues in the house. What a precious family you have. I get a healthy dose of wishing-I-was-there for all the events ya'll do. But I am stuck on the West Coast. Darn!
I am really excited for you guys, and can't wait till you post pics (but don't feel obligated, we are lucky when you share your lives, you don't have to.)
Tell Beth I am starting slow on my memorizing, but feeling lead to dive deeper into memorizing scripture and reading the bible; I also started Believing God the other night; really good.
I do have a question Beth; Which comes first, the Breaking Free or the Believing God?
Just wondering?
Blessings in Him of health, joy, peace and comfort (AJ)
Siesta OC
Awww... I'm not even a VVPG and I almost started crying!!! That is the SWEETEST!!! Love the inhairitance pun, too! I just realized I'll get to hang out with the Moore girls in Heaven. Can't believe I never thought of it before!
Have a sweet day :)
Linda
Oh girl, the angel comment by Jackson is one you need to type up beautifully and frame because, me being one not to mince words or anything, one day you will need to remember these precious times when he is a moody, hormonal 13 year old boy who thinks he is smarter than his parents and that everything that you ask him to do is punishment! :) I'm just sayin'!
In all fairness, my 13 year old is an absolute gentleman and I love him with every ounce of my being. But if I told you that raising boys gets easier, I would be lyin'!
Loved the "inhairitance" remark. Very Living Proofish! :)
Have a great day and are you really carrying around a pickle jar???? :)
Blessings,
Dori
How in the WORLD did anyone get to meet and take a picture with Bethmoore???? I searched for her. And I mean SEARCHED!!! Felt like a part of the paparazzi taking pictures of her from the audience. I SO wanted a picture. I was even hoping that maybe we'd run in to her at Dairy Queen or something after the concert!!!! So sad :(
VVPG...we are so glad that you made it through your highlights without going into labor! Now, if you can just make it to your pedicure appointment and not have a splash down you will indeed be THE most gorgeous Mom on the delivery floor! ;)
Also! While we have your attention! Do not forget to take your cell phone, charger, camera, batteries, laptop and laptop cord! We MUST have pictures of Baby Girl ASAP! Got it!? Make sure Darling Hubby get the memo too!
LOL! ;)
Trace
P.S. I DID get a picture with Travis, though, so that made my day :)
AJ (Siesta OC) ~
I'm not Beth, but I'm thinkin' that Believing God will enable you to BREAK FREE!!! Do 'em both, though... continual reinforcement just makes your FREEDOM IN CHRIST stronger.
hugs ~
Linda
Hey VVPG, I'll be praying for you and for Jackson too. The hardest part for me was always wondering how the "big kids" at home were doing without their momma, but so far, they've survived each time.
****SIESTAS!!****
I have a favor to ask!
One of my dear friends recently had to move 10 hours away from her home for her husband's new job. It was a sudden and unexpected move--and she had been living happily in her house for 20+ years. She has 6 beautiful children, 4 that she is still homeschooling.
The favor is this:
She was hoping to start doing the new Esther study at her home church but the move obviously makes that a little difficult (read: impossible). But like the lovely trusting woman that she is, she bought herself an Esther book and has been praying to find a group of ladies to study with. So far, nothing.
She now lives in SAVAGE, MINNESOTA --yes, capitalized to catch your attention! (where, I might add, they know no one). So if you know of anyone in that area who is doing the Esther study, please contact me or leave another comment so I can let her know. Her sweet heart is just aching and I would so appreciate anyone who could help her feel more at home.
Thank you so much ladies!
Oh Amanda, how precious is that! What mama could not tear up!
Thank your Mom again for swingin by the fireside room and surprizing us like she did!
What sheer delight to have her drop in, encourage us even and dance a jig, uh...clog!
love you all and prayer for you and that sweet baby girl,
tammy aka: Inga, one of the Clogger Bloggers-Southern Branch
Between
Amanda, praying that little "gal" always will love ya like crazy but not as much as God Himself.
Lovingly,
Yolanda
Love the group pic. I oh so wish I could have been there, but heard they all had SUCH A BLAST! I am STILL dying to find out the details of the "clogging" Beth pictures floating around from this weekend. Would love to hear the story.
As for VVPG, girl hang in there, it will all be over soon. I have been thinking about you.
Much love,
Groovewoman
What a lovely Story - pre-schoolers really are the best! My little girl (just 3) is just beginning to ask questions about God and the bible, and it is such a privaledge to explain stuff to her! Also she likes to play a game where she is the mommy and I am the baby and it is moving beyond description to see how tender and loving she is to me, and to realise that is what she thinks of me!!!
Praying for you and your family as you wait for the birth of your little princess. Praying especially for Little Man Jackson,as it can sometimes be hard to have to start sharing your angel momma and Daddy.
Fun Siesta group-!!!
It's funny I was asking my kids if they'd ever seen an angel, but I was not mentioned in the conversation at all. :)
Amanda, I just know your baby girl will come all in wonderful timing, i'm just sure of it-!
aaaaawww little boys say the cuties things.
Then they grow up to be big boys and we are still taken in my thier cute sayings.
They can be charmers.
17 days and counting. Enjoy, as you know it will go fast. only after it's over and you look back. With each of mind I said the same thing. I'll be like this forever. Next thing I know.... birthdays after birthdays after birthdays.
Praise The Lord.
Becky/Brentwood
How sweet!That made me cry! Ponder it in your heart!!
Blessings to you!
Awww.... that is too precious!! I'd have started bawling, too!
Awwww!!! How sweet is that? Hold on to those memories Amanda... Before you know it the smell will be there. I'm sorry, but I have to warn you, my little boys were so precious to me and still are, but when they hit a certain age the smell comes. I call it buffalo. They can't help it, to be perfectly honest I don't even think they can smell it. Their little faces are still sweet and you learn to deal with it. Lol! It does go away, eventually!
Lots of love and prayer!
Judy
Oh my!!! Straight out of the mouth of babes!!! How precious!!! So wish I could of met all the siestas in Atlanta!!!! :) :)
That sounded like so much fun! That's great that the Siestas could meet up!
That is so sweet that you were able to overhear that conversation and that your son said you look like an angel. I think I might have cried had I heard that from one of mine and I'm not even pregnant! That's good that you made it out of the chemicals and foil without going into labor, that would've been something trying to get you unwrapped and rinsed before running to the hospital!
AWWWWW...the angel looked like Mommy!! precious times!
Hang in there Amanda!
What a good picture of all you Siestas.
I am coming to see Beth in El Paso, is there a Siesta get together scheduled, or any way to find out? I know for San Antonio there was a separate blog. Just curious.
Your salon story cracked me up - oh how I can relate! I did not make it a priority to get my roots done with my first so, in all the pics of me kissing her sweet face all I can see is roots! You better believe that kiddos 3-4 mama had her hair freshly done!
First of all, I'm so sad I couldn't have been in Atlanta with the Siestas! Great picture!!
I LOVE the "inhairitance"! So excited and happy for you VVPG!
Blessings
Michelle
how precious!! be blessed these next few weeks. =)
That is so sweet that he thinks mommy is angel. I believe mommy's are angels!! Love the pun! Marlo
Oh Amanda, You are so cute. Your gonna love a little baby girl. I too had a boy first then a girl. But back then we didn't know what the sex was and my husband said you should have seen your face when she was born! Maybe she'll turn out to love puns like Grandma. Just a word of caution...Grandma is gonna spoil her into princesshood. (I have 2 Granddaughters and know this from experience).
Blessings from above!
That is such a neat question to ask a toddler! And an even better answer. Good for Curtis to come up with it. Write that one in the baby (Jackson's) book.
That is so sweet, VVPG! Hope your labor comes soon and that it goes well with you....
he he - love the pun! I may need it some day! And I'm so glad Jackson sees the angel that you are. If you're like me, you wonder somedays if that what they really see when all I see is the ugly! But as my friend has told me, kids are the most forgiving! Beautiful pic, Lisa!!
Oh my word... I'm not pregnant and I'M crying. That is just too precious! Glad the siestas had such a fabulous time. I'm very jeal---- happy for you all! :) Also heard Travis just slammed it outta there.... Woohooooooo! Go, God!
Oh that is way cute! Bless you and your baby!!!!!!! peace
"inhairitance".... bawahahahaha! gosh that made me laugh.
Personally...I was in complete shock when I saw your momma. I have so much to say to her so I'm kinda glad I didn't get a chance to say something to her....I might have cried or I would have just been stupid. :)
Your mom has been one amazing vessel in my life and I love her dearly. And, she's just so stinkin cute and funny too. Jenny said its a good thing we can't google outfits bc we would have been all over that coat!!!
Love everyone here at LPM and the blog community!
Baby Girl just knew you were relaxed...so she cut up a rug or two just to let you know that she is full of energy! :)
Jacksons's comment made me want to cry. How sweet is it when a child thinks his mommy is an angel? Breathe it in, Amanda. Let your mind be filled with that beautiful declaration.
Rebecca
now THAT is priceless.
*every time is see VVPG i think of racheal ray and EVOO. ha.
that is sooo sweet! i'm tearing up for you! little boys are the sweetest!
Amanda - You have no idea how disappointed I was that I was not able to go.... I had planned on going, but my daughter became ill, and there was no way I was going when she is sick. Sigh. I would have loved to meet Beth, Melissa, and Travis. Perhaps next time.
Adrienne
those baby boys are sweet. I have one myself :)
Fun picture. And I am a big lover of puns, so the inhairitance comment was a highlight of your post!
BTW, when someone was raving on their blog about the fun time in Atlanta, I told them "Well, we had Amanda in Houston, so there!" LOL
Jackson's comment was beyond precious. Be sure to remind him of that when he's a teenager and he has a different opinion!
I look forward to reading the latest blogs and appreciate all of you sharing from the Moore's to the siesta's. It is a real sisterhood...and now we all await "our" new little sister baby. O Dear Lord God, We thank-you for the wonder of new life, the fun, the joy. As time draws near for the arrival of this precious life we thank-you for the great ultasound report. We place Amanda into your care as she delivers this wee one to our world and ask that all goes well. Our thoughts go to another delivery so long ago that brought us our Savior - what an important role you have entrusted to us. For Daddy, big brother, loving family we thank-you, Lord, this baby has a Godly inheritance. How great is our God. In Jesus name Amen
Jackson's just calls it as he sees it :)
I love your mom's use of puns in her writing...she is gifted...
Blessings
That is precious.....
What did he say the angel looked like?
Someone once told me that the believed that the reason their baby stared off at what seemed like nothing so much was that she was still seeing her angel from heaven. I know there is no real proof of this but it IS a sweet thought!
Amanda,
I have been hoping and praying that your delivery and the days leading up to it are without, shall we say, unwelcomed events. I know you are so ready. Soon it will be but a memory.
Take care sweet girl.
Because of Him,
JoAnne
What a little man you have!! With a heart the size of Texas, no less...and the eyes to get what ever his big ol heart desires! He's going to be a great big brother.
Now that your highlights are fresh, that's one fear that's been taken care of before the princess' arrival! I think the jacket is a perfect solution, but make sure that if it's a warm day in Houston that it's just a windbreaker! I'll never forget when I was 4 months pregnant with my daughter we were living in No. Dakota (an Air Force assignment). In January I had to travel to Houston to be with my Dad when he had surgery. I left ND in 15 degrees BELOW zero temperature. By the time I got to Houston it was 35, which I realize is very cold for Texas! I went to the hospital to see my Dad with no jacket on and the nurses had a hissy fit!They told me I was harming my baby because it was too cold to be without warm clothes. I reminded them that it was 50 degrees warmer than where I was earlier that morning and I was HOT!!! Guess it's all relavant!
Beth, I'm glad you had a good time in GA and gave those Siestas a surprise visit. What a double blessing they got. Enjoy tonights study, I'll be praying for you and the ladies in attendance. I sure wish I had signed up for this one. It's a little over an hour drive to your church and I wasn't sure I could make all the classes so I didn't want to take a seat that someone else could fill every week. I'm sure it's worth the drive!
Gig'em & God Bless, Bobbie
That is so very sweet Amanda!
Thought you might be interested to know that the Stepping Up study, the Esther study and the Breaking Free study are all about to be on their way to Uraguay! I was able to get part of what they needed at a local Lifeway... and the rest should be coming in from a Lifeway in Memphis, TN tomorrow! Then, they will have their whole curriculum for a year! Isn't that fabulous?
I love precious little boys. I have two. My three year-old told me the other day, "Mom you look like an angel," as he was looking at my wedding picture. Can't wait to meet your beautiful daughter.
Sunday was SO incredibly fun... Bethie clogging/river dancing, or whatever was classic. Dern I wish I'd had a video camera..:)
You make me smile!
I wish that I had known about that lunch! That is so sweet what Jackson said! I hope my girls think that about me! FYI my 17 year old sister informed a little while ago that her HIGH SCHOOL Bible study group that has a college facilitator is starting Daniel soon. How cool is that?
How completely sweet! I can't wait to start writing down the cute things my baby Sarah will do. This VVPG is very very ready to hold her baby girl in her arms...and not in her belly! As feisty as she is there are times I'm about ready to get a restraining order against her. Don't suppose it would work though. ;)
...absolutely loved Jackson's comment.... That's a keeper!
VVPG has a sweet boy who is going to be a wonderful big brother. You don't really need it, but you have permission from all of us to cry all you want and we'll even cry with you. Actually, after reading the comments on the other post, I'm surprised you didn't laugh yourself into labor - although I don't know if that has ever happened.
We can hardly wait to see pics of Curt's, Jackson's and your
VVPG - very very precious girl!
Much love to all of you,
Patti Hayes - Lutz, Florida
So, Amanda, what is Beth holding in her hand? I see a "bird" but can't quite make out what exactly that is? I'm a detail person - sorry - I might have made a good detective!!
Looking Upward and Choosing JOY,
Stephanie
PS: If that is a "Bird Thing" - then God put that in the photo just for me! Thanks Beth!!
The concert was awesome! Travis and his team are so very talented. Wish I had known about the siesta get together because I would have loved to meet everyone!
Oh, Amanda, that is so sweet. I think you will very soon stop being VVPG and take on VVPM - Very Very Pretty Mommy.
Praying for you, sweet girl, during your waiting time!
Cindy
p.s We are home - iced in - here in north Texas. Enjoy the spring like weather!
I am sad that I missed out on this get together. I ama Siesta now so next time I will be there. What a wonderful night it was though Travis was amazing I can't wait for the CD and DVD to come out everyone should make it apart of their CD and DVD collection. Your Mom was amazing as always. What an inspiration. Oh what a night!!!!
Love the post....Amanda, you have got a great gift for writing, just like your momma....wonder if Baby Girl will be blessed with that gift, as well. I guess we will just have to wait and see. Looks like Jackson's got the gift with words, that's for sure, you Angel!
The Journey Continues ~
Angelic Amanda,
How blessed we Siesta's are to be able to share across the country and world our love for one another!
Have Curtis & Jackson give your Precious Princess a smooch on your tummy from all of the Siesta's who continue to PRAY FOR A PERFECT PUSH FOR THE PRINCESS DELIVERY AND NO PAIN! :)
With "Heaven Bound" blessings,
oh my word, that is enough to make up for any outburst, any day of the week!!! so sweet!
Please tell your mom how much it meant to us that she took a few minutes out of her jam-packed schedule to say hi to us!!!
I'm almost 7 months and the events of this weekend were almost too much but it was soooo worth it!
There is something so special about those baby boys...priceless!
Praying for you!
Hang on to those precious moments and memories with Jackson, Amanda -- they'll help see you through the teen years! :)
Awww that Jackson is so sweet!
Here's a recent conversation with my son (just 6 months older than Jackson):
Son, you're really pushing my buttons today.
Which buttons mommy?
All of them!
My husband and I laughed and laughed about that one.
All together now... "awwwwwww". I would've certainly melted to hear my 2 1/2 yr old boy call me an angel.
Looks like you all had fun! That is so cute what Jackson said!!!
I would have started crying. That was precious.
I can't tell you how excited we were to have Beth stop by for a visit on Sunday!! I'm sure her day was jam packed! The clogging was priceless! That sweet Jackson is just a doll baby! He is going to make an awesome big brother!
Deedra@ Down on The Farm
Ah, Siesta Mama - I believe your halo has gotten, er, blonder.
I like it! Hallelujah for highlights - although I have to say that I was trying to color my hair to get a certain kind of brunette to only find out that when I started growing out my natural color, it was exactly the color I was trying to get.
God is so good!
Amanda: It was an AMAZING weekend and would have been absolutely perfect if you had been with us. (But we will do it again, okay?)
I love your Mom and sister so much, even if Bethie did boot me out of the "Presidential Suite" at the Governor's Mansion...she told me I could have it back Sunday night.
Praying for a beautiful delivery and joy and rest.
The Jackson quote is priceless - write it down in his baby book.
Love,
Georgia Jan "GJ"
Do you know how much fun we had with your momma this weekend? Well a whole lot! She totally surprised us...I think we were all shocked to see that yellow jacket come through that door unannounced like she did. ;)
Sure wish you had been able to come, but goodness...the squeals would have sent you into labor!!!
We missed you!
blessings,
stephanie
I just have to say it...
Beth, your hair looks gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! I am LOVING the color, cut, everything!
Awe that is the most precious thing! You are an angel Amanda! Sweet!
Sunday night was amazing! Such a gift! Just pure authentic worship! God used it to speak to the deepest places in my heart about worship! Wish I could put it into words! Beautiful! I am still singing and praising Him! Loved getting to hug so many of my Siestas too!
*I am so sad I missed the lunch : ( I wish I had known about it! I would have been there in a heartbeat! So fun! Great picture! You all are all beautiful! My heiress siesta friends! : )
Just typed a comment and POOF! - gone.
Not sure how many hundreds of miles separate us, but you all make me feel like a part of your group. Thanks. It is far from spring here as we wait on 10 inches of snow to come dumping on us, which cause us to cancel our Esther bible study tonight. :(
Thank you for sharing hair, food, and life stories and pics with us. I feel like I know you all so well . . . albeit through a blog and bible study workbooks. :)
Blessings to you all
Kim . . . who is
Grafted by Grace
p.s. what did your mom fix for dinner that was so amazing?
Amanda, That was the sweetest story. To be treasured in your heart for sure. Been praying for you and your family as the time draws nearer. In Jesus' Love Kathy Knoblock
That was truly precious! My son is 13 years old now and my princess is 11. So I miss those precious baby years sometimes. Anyway; may everything go well for you in these last few days as you prepare to welcome your baby girl into the world. God Bless!
What a precious boy that Jackson is! Out of the mouths of babes...
I could just have a right good pout because I haven't been to an event with the Siestas! Oh well, maybe 2009 will bring a chance to meet some of you!
Hugs to all of you!
What a fun gathering and surprise for the Atlanta Siestas on Sunday!!!
And Amanda, I'm so glad that you recorded Jackson's comment about you as an angel. That is a keeper for sure.
PS. Though theologically impossible, I think he's right- You are an angel to all of us:)
thats so precious about the angel thing. i cried too lol ;)
If this shows up twice...it's not my fault and I'll delete it after "Esther".
I almost started crying myself. Do enjoy these precious moments. They are little for such a short time.
Moose, I'm looking forward to you coming home, buddy. I see you are in good hands. I know you have always had a "thing" for Beth. You'll have to settle for seeing her once or twice a year. Sadly, me too.
Melana in Wyoming
That picture of Beth looks like she also had her highlights freshened in prep for new grandbaby! I love this blog so much....It's my everyday dose of humor! Thanks for always brightening up my day!*!*!
"Inhairitance" :D
Your sweet little Jackson! That is just one of the most precious things I've ever heard. I would have been sobbing if I were 9 months pregnant and my baby said that. Way to hold it together, girl!
Atlanta was 675 different kinds of awesome and I'm SO happy your sweet Mama had a few extra minutes to pop in on us.
LOTS OF LOVE!
Wish I had benn thee, too. Looks like fun.
I totally understand the "momma" impatience. I gave birth last year on Feb. 1. It could not have come fast enough. Not just feeling soooooo huge, but just couldn't wait to see the little guy. He was a month early, but weighed 7 lbs. Can't believe the year is almost gone. He and his brother are our joy second only to Christ. Can't wait to hear that your little bundle has arrived.
Almost forgot, my friend downloaded one of Beth's lessons on her husband's MP3 player. She had not gotten her's yet. He has been fussing at her asking why is "Betty Moore" talkig on his Ipod. We have laughed and laughed and now Beth is loving our "Betty Moore."
Great pics!
Your telling about having your hair foiled and then fearing going into labor at that moment reminded me of the old Disney movie "Fifth Avenue Irregulars". It made me think of the part where Cloris Leachman's character was getting her hair highlighted with a cap. She gets a call to help capture some crooks and jumps in her car with her hair still pulled through the cap and a cape still around her neck. Her fingernails are very long and well manicured. She wrecks her car, breaks several nails and that causes her to go into a rage. Woe be to the crooks! Hilarious!
Well, this is one worry behind you :)
Blessings.
Too sweet for words!
Oh my gosh that little boy is soo sweet!!! And LOL about the foils. I have to tell you, Amanda, I just went back to my natural color (with just a few hilities), after getting my hair bleached blonde for 2 years. It needs a break. But I can't wait to go get more hilites put in. I feel like I'm missing something!! LOL!
Love the pictures. They are great...as always!
Take care,
Andreea
Sweet little Jackson. Sons can melt ya. Mine recently texted me a very unexpected "hey, I love you mom" --for NO reason.
Hope all goes well these next few days. Get some rest..........
Pat from Kansas
OK- Amanda - are you playing with me? Did you add that close-up photo of Miesta Moose? Because that was not on the original post that I viewed. I could only see Beth holding something small in the group picture. So that's it? Did I miss a detail somewhere? I'm clueless - guess I would NOT have made a good detective after all. I'll approach a "Higher" calling!
Looking Upward and Choosing JOY and "Blonder than she colors her own hair", Stephanie ;-}
amanda -- how precious!!
I had a blast in Atlanta! What a try joy the whole weekend was!
I saw your Mom walk in and thought "what a cute jacket." I didn't even realize it was Beth until Fran squealed Bethmoore! Apparently, I'm really focused on cute clothes.
It was all a blast and a blessing! Next time maybe you'll be there!
Beth you look fabulous! I love your hair!! :)
VVPG show us some pictures. We'd love to see how cute you are. :)
Just an idea - to make the code available for that sidebar button about the Scripture memory thing. I'm participating in it and would love to add that button to my blog! I love this blog - it has been an encouragement to me. God bless you in the birth of your new baby...I was giving birth to a beautiful girl 5 months ago today!
Thank you for stopping in to see us " Salsa" girls. lol
It was so much fun to visit with you and you have mad clogging skillz! hee hee
Also, we all want to know about your awesome hair color. Your hair is so gorgeous!
Sunday night was just beyond words and God truly spoke to my heart through each of your segments! Thank you. :)
Love you,
Patty
Amanda: WE missed you!!
First of all, Amanda, you just have to love on that boy, don't you?!?! That blessed my heart and I know it did yours.
As far as Sunday, I don't even know that I can put it in to words.... I am sad that I missed the siestas and didn't get to meet Bethmoore, but after a few minutes, I forgot all that and had one of the most worshipful nights of my life. It was me and God and I praised him from where I was in my life, with my whole being. I'm just glad that the rest of you got to enjoy it too. LOL :)
If the worship on that one night was that good, CAN Y'ALL EVEN BEGIN TO IMAGINE WHAT WORSHIP WILL BE LIKE IN HEAVEN!!!!!
Awwl how precious!!!!
Was I the only GA siesta not there???
It's ok.. next time. I'm interning in Nashville right now anyway.
God'll have a time for some siesta fiestas that include me! Love y'all! Blessings Amanda! I'm praying for you and baby girl!
Travis brought the Lord some praise Sunday night!! One of my favorite moments came at the end of one particularly moving song as Beth was being so sensitive to God's moving before she spoke. In that stillness, a little boy no older than your Jackson spoke right behind me in a rather loud voice, "Mom, she looks like a giraffe!" Of course he must have been speaking of her DARLIN' jacket, but it was hysterical! I'm convinced God cracked up too!
I am sick I didn't know Travis was at Woodstock and that Beth was included in on this!! I just live 40 minutes from there! HOw did I miss this?
I can only imagine how incredible it was. FBCW is an aweseome church and no doubt you guys enhanced the evening.
This is completely off the subject but I started Esther last week and Beth talks about the XX chromosomes. I couldn't help but notice that the two XX's side by side make a diamond shape in the middle. No wonder diamonds are a Girls best friend, well Jesus really is in my world but I do love alittle bling now and then. No wonder we love diamonds so, It is in our genes.Love the the study so far. And Amanda,I had a friend who carried a towel with her everywhere her last tri-semester. I have to admit I got tickled every time she brought that thing out. It was a VVPG's security blanket.
Bethie, Mama Beth, Siesta and Cloggin' friend~
What a joy it was to meet you this Sunday and so many of my other Siesta's. It was a time that will forever be etched in my memory. I think my personal favorite was the worship we had with you right there by us. You were a little higher but you purposefully made eye contact with us and we knew you were worshipping with your siestas the closest you could!!
Continuing to lift you up as you follow Him into all that He has for you and as you become Bibby to a little mini siesta!
Okay, first off I think Jackson is probably right in calling you an Angel, too sweet. Secondly, the pun is awesome. Third, did Beth get blonder, and I have to ask does she clog? I'm wondering from the posts on here. I sure wished I could have been in Atlanta! Lastly, thanks to your whole family for following God's calling!!
Love,
Amber
Amanda,
That Jackson is so precious! I am so happy for you all and your hair appt woes is cracking me up!
We had so much fun seeing Beth pop in at our luncheon. She is so precious. Praying for you girl! Girls are so fun. I have two.
Also, when are we starting that clogging group anyway??!! LOL!
Much love,
Angela
The Southern Siestas that were at the Travis taping have a present for you, Amanda! I'll be sending it to the LPM office this week!
We didn't forget about you at all!
You were on all our hearts...you're the #1 reason why we all are cloggers...or Salsa Sisters...or "those blogging people!"
Just keep checking the mail, okay?
There are no words that could even begin to describe how awesome this weekend was!! I so wish you could have been there but totally understand why you didn't make it! If you saw your sweet mom showing off her mad clogging skillz, you may have gone into labor right then and there!! Too funny! Oh why didn't I have my video camera on?!?!
And Travis...well, all I can say about that is I hope that we don't have to wait too long for it to come out on cd and dvd!! That was so great!
Missed you!!
Nikki
Shoot Fire!!! (as my mom would say). I so-o-o-o-o-o wanted to be there with y'all last weekend, but God had other plans for me.
Still. . . I think I should be photoshopped in the group picutre (lol). Seriously, y'all look beautiful--you're glowing!
Hang in there AJ. It's getting very, very close. Praying for you girlfriend.
much love,
~Cheryl
Amanda,
I'm a bit of a newbie here, but I am so exited for you and your little girl. After 3 boys I had a girl 3 years ago - it was such a precious time
Susan
England, U.K.
Oh Amanda, that's because you DO look like an angel to Jackson. You are so sweet, how could he not?? One of my boys, when they were little, said that about me and I just bawled I thought it was so pecious!!
You are consantly in my prayers right now dear one.....remember, His Power is made perfect in our weakness!! Yey God!!!!
It looks like they had an awesome time in GA!!! Amanda ~ SO happy for you to have your hair done. Just a great feeling to get the roots taken care of BEFORE the baby arrives. Do not want to hit that hospital before you can get the hair and toes taken care of! :)
Precious! Write it down so you can read it when he's a teenager and is embarrased to be seen with you :)
I too wish I had known about the siesta lunch in time to be part of it. Oh well. maybe next time.
I got to hear the message and the music and that's what we were really there for right? a fresh outpouring of God in our lives. and oh wow did He pour Himself out all over that arena.
350 new compassion kids got sponsors that night!!!
Girl! I am not preggers....not even close....and I teared up! Such a sweet little boy! I missed the story behind Miesta Moose....but I'll look for it :-)
Siesta Mama, Love your hair color!
I see that everyone looks to be really happy in the group picture. I know there was a Jesus show there for Travis, Beth and the Siestas!!!! So here is a shout out to the Lord...Thank you Father for Being with everyone.
VPG... I am sure you look fab now with toes and fingers done and now hair too! Your daughter will think her Queen Mom is the most beautiful women ever! And what fun you will have with her... I started my little princess getting her nails done at 3. She and I had the best mom and daughter days when she was trying to be a little lady.
By the way Bethie your hair looks awesome in this picture. The color rocks..
Amanda I am praying great grace through the rest of your pregnancy and if you happen to have her on the 11th then wooohoo I will be sharing my b-day with someone really special!!!...
And Jackson... is there not anything more special than to have your little one think you are an angel... makes my heart swell up big....
Have an awesome day!
Much love to your family....
Lichelle
How PRECIOUS!!!
I was just curious, how have you all prepared Jackson for Baby Girl? I'm having Baby #2 in a couple months and just wondering how to prepare my lil guy.
Jennifer
This weekend was such a blast!
We had so many laughs and God was definitely present!
He showed up in our precious time together/fellowship
He showed up at worship with Travis - AMAZING!!
And what a sweet blessing to have Mama Beth take the time to say hello - that was so fun!
And let me tell you we laughed and had so much fun together
My favorite was when she was playing with my hair - that is so my love language :)
And Amanda - I am covering you in prayer! I love that you are getting ready to meet your sweet princess
I know she will be in awe of seeing her beautiful momma!
And Jackson - a boy can really steal a momma's heart can't he?!?!
Many blessings
Kim
Love the posts Amanda. Thank you to all of you for sharing your lives with us. I cannot wait til we are all together and can just talk nonstop. Do you think heaven can stand it??? Will be praying for a speedy and safe delivery and a breaking of the water so as to not humiliate you....:)
Our God is god isn't he??!!!!
Blessings,
Bible Bunny in Frigid No MI
Beth, it does appear you have gone blond!
Amanda, INHAIRITANCE! My heart is flooded! I am reflecting on the last 29 years and, truly, I do not think I have ever loved you more. Oh, that the Princess will come from generational inhairitance!
love what jackson said but even more i love beth's hair....looks like heaven came down and glory filled her hair!!!!
Amanda, since you said you weren't going last night I am gonna tattle on your mom. She said "peeps" again.
I was there this weekend too and it was great. Wish I coulda run into some bloggers along the way.
Oh how I wish Bethie and the gang would come somewhere near Indianpolis... make a visit to the Ohio Valley... hint, hint!
Got my hair foiled yesterday as well... and yes, that would be an awful time for labor to begin!
Glad ya'll had such a great weekend!
With Love from Snowy Indianapolis!
Awwwwwww! Sweet Jackson. He's gonna be the best big brother. So glad you got more of your preparation list done. Highlights are very important and I know that sweet little princess will see what a wonderful inhairitance she has.
Me and Siesta Sharron made a flying trip to FBC Woodstock Sunday after Sunday School with our hubbies and returned that same night after the concert. It was well worth the 7 hours traveled. Travis, the praise team, the choir, and Beth were awesome! I just can't wait for the CD/DVD now! We hated to miss the luncheon, but hopefully we will get another opportunity and maybe you can join us, too.
Blessings to you and your sweet family!
Love you!
Dianne
Siesta OC, Breaking Free first and Believing God immediately after! The whole time I wrote Believing God, I saw it as Part 2 of Breaking Free. Thanks for asking!
Mamma Beth, your hair in this photo holding the moose is just hair perfection... LOVE IT. Always good to get those days on film...
Y'all made me so happy about my hair color! Actually I've been wondering if I was letting it get too blonde...but to heck with that! I'm keeping it!
I loved the "inhairitance"!! Still makes me laugh. It also reminded me of something my 6 y.o. son said the other day. He and his father were reading in the book of John and they began discussing the disciples. When my son was asked if he could remember any of the disciples he replied, "Judas the Scariest". We've chuckled about it ever since.
What wonderful pictures! I'm so happy to find this blog! I have ALWAYS loved Beth Moore and we are both from the same small town! I have added this site to the links on my blog! Thank you!
You know I distinctly remember studying the Five Love Languages and I don't remember puns being one of them, but I always did think that Gary Chapman forgot a few when he wrote that book. When my sunday school class got the book I flipped through frantically and then frowned sullenly. I said, "My love languages aren't in here! I see nothing about chocolate and shopping!" Actually it sort of is. It's called receiving gifts and that is one of my love languages. The other one is words of affirmation. I told my husband I'm easy to please. All you have to do is buy me stuff and tell me how wonderful I am. My daughter has a shirt that says, "Buy me something...And I'll be nice." I think I should try to find a shirt like that for me. My
husband has 2 also. His are physical touch and acts of service. You know what that means! All the laundry and dishes done and the house spotless and then I still have to have enough energy left for you know what. I'm telling you. I think I'm way easier to please. My need for physical touch was almost non-existent on the test and his need for gifts was almost non-existent. Doesn't that just figure. We're nothing alike I tell you.
Dear Amanda,
I have ben so busy have not read the blog for weeks, but I am praying for you and so excited for that little baby and you!
Just know I am pray for you and the Holy Spirit put those prayers in there.
XOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Thank you to Ms. Siesta Mama for answering my question. I was thrilled! I thought,
"this is the most exciting thing ever!"
You realize you are a rock star!
And to http://truthsharer.blogspot.com
What a blessing your email was, really just made me feel so grateful to have another Siesta pour out like that.
May the LORD bless you both,
Siesta OC
I'm sorry Beth, did you say you were questioning the amount of blond in your hair?
Never question blond!
Blond is a blessing! On you especially!
How fun! Love the group pic! I soooo wish I could've joined the Southern Siestas (I live in SC) but I have precious 3-week-old twin boys keeping me busy! Hopefully next time ...
It lifted me up to hear a son call his mommy his angel...I almost cried. I have 2 sons that are not saved and would appreciate anyone praying for them.
I'm new to your ministry Beth and love what you teach...the stories that really hit home and lift me up in my relationship with Jesus Christ.
I wish you could be on TV daily but know that is very expensive.
I heard you on TV this week telling the story of you going down stairs to a bathroom and the power going out. You were scared and your husband came and you held out your hands and he came to you.
You then said that God is waiting for us to hold out our hands and he'll come to us. I just keep thinking of that and that's the desire of my heart.
I've had some issues about not trusting men and sometimes it's hard to believe that God could love me unconditionally...that's my prayer that somehow God will show me in some small way that He is always with me and will not leave me...
Thanks again for your ministry.
If you have any kind of regular emails sent to us, I would like to be on that mailing list.
In Christ, Darlene
Email: dp5350@comcast.net
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