Thursday, July 9, 2009

Ten-Ticket Giveaway for Albuquerque Living Proof Live!

Sorry I'm delayed on getting this invitation out there, Siestas! My life is a roller coaster right this minute. Among other things, my wonderful hair stylist didn't have enough time this morning to do both color and a cut and I had to decide between the two. What do you mean, which did I choose? Are you kidding? Color! Still, it was entirely too much to ask of a person. After all, I paid out with great highlights and hair nearly to my waist. Of course, I'm overblowing this whole thing in case you're thinking I need to get a life. And if you're not thinking that and, instead, feeling sorry for me, you may be my best friend. Anyway, I studied my commentaries the whole time I was there. I'm not just blonder than I pay to be. I'm a real student. I just want to be a real student with great hair. Now you've gone and made me feel defensive. Sniff.

Even this late in the week, I still want to pitch the opportunity out there for anybody who wants to go to the Albuquerque LPL this Friday night and Saturday till noon but can't spare the money for a ticket! If you're among the first ten women to call, I've got you a seat, Girlfriend. Please call Living Proof Ministries toll free at 1-888-700-1999 and ask for Susan or Kimberly and, thanks to the Siesta Scholarship Fund, we'll get you fixed right up. Call any time till 4:30 CST today or from 8:30-4:30 CST tomorrow (Friday). IF YOU WANT TO COME, WE WANT YOU THERE.

We love you, Siestas!

PS. I'll be the 52 year-old with the long hair.

66 Comments:

At July 9, 2009 at 2:20 PM , Blogger Holly said...

We're driving in from Phoenix. Can't wait!!

 
At July 9, 2009 at 2:25 PM , Blogger Traci said...

52???? You don't look a day over 40. Praying for a great weekend for LPM!

 
At July 9, 2009 at 2:28 PM , Blogger Susan in Dayton said...

What a hoot! Now all the Siestas will REALLY be checkin' out your hair!

 
At July 9, 2009 at 2:33 PM , Blogger Amanda May said...

I totally get the whole hair dilemma.
Very upsetting...but you definitely made the right choice.
It doesn't matter how great your cut looks if you've got color issues!

 
At July 9, 2009 at 2:38 PM , Blogger Holly said...

Wish I could come, but it's our boy Tabor's birthday. Next time you are near, OK?

And maybe I shouldn't ask this question, you know more about what's right and what's just not done and also since I am no hair expert by a long length... Could you have someone else cut your hair? There I said it. Is it a faux pas?

 
At July 9, 2009 at 2:48 PM , Blogger Unknown said...

Love your hair story...totally relate! Long story--short--I'm a single mom, not working, hair gone bad :)...my 13 year old daughter needed her hair cut, so I took her in to get it cut. My sweet, amazing 20something non believing hairdresser told me there is no way she was going to let me go around town telling people she cut my hair they way I looked---she said at least let me cover your gray...her treat...so after much kicking and screaming I agreed...when she got me in the chair she started foiling, coloring and cutting and I left with a cute hair cut...and not grey and a totally humbled 42 year old with now great hair! Love her...Love God...(she cut, foiled, and colored my hair, and cut my daughter and son's hair for $20). God blesses us in so many ways...
Teresa

 
At July 9, 2009 at 2:51 PM , Blogger Ashley Beth said...

Ahhhhhh! We will be in Albuquerque the following week, so bummed to miss you! Enjoy your time there and make it BIG for HIM! Someday I'll make it to a LPL, I just know it! :)

 
At July 9, 2009 at 2:55 PM , Blogger Desiree said...

What can I say? It's a girls life! Sorry Beth, I just got home from my hair appt. and was able to get both color and cut! This may not be the case next month, my girl is due to have a baby the 29th. I'll have to do some serious planning, know what I mean? Love you and your blonde locks. Be abundantly blessed this weekend!

 
At July 9, 2009 at 2:57 PM , Blogger L said...

I had the same hair issue...only I'm the one who only had time for a CUT - I didn't have time for color! It's bad Beth, it's really bad!

 
At July 9, 2009 at 3:08 PM , Anonymous BeBe said...

Just get those scissors out, girl and trim your bangs - you'll feel "uplifted" in no time! I do it between cuts and colors and it does wonders for the "in-between" phase.
Praying you up for this weekend!

 
At July 9, 2009 at 3:09 PM , Blogger Ashley Beth said...

Oh now, nevermind! I will see you this weekend!! I told my hubby that you were going to be in Albuquerque this weekend and he said, "If you can get a ticket, I'll switch our trip around and we can go." Yay for good husbands and yay for this lovely Siesta Scholarship fund! God is good and I just knew I'd make it to see you up close and personal one of these days! I can't wait and I'll pray for the event during my 8-hour drive to see you! :)

 
At July 9, 2009 at 3:21 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Can't wait to see the "highlights" (pictures) from the Albuquerque LPL "show"!!

Rich will have to be sure and take a good picture of you to share with the rest of us!!

No offense, but it is nice to hear that the bible teacher has issues in every day life.....too!! ;-)

 
At July 9, 2009 at 3:23 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

you def went right with the color! i am 36 weeks and half pregnant and haven't had my hair colored since right before i was preg. poor planing i know! i know they tell you can color while pregnant and most do. i just feel better not doing it, but my hair although cut cute looks horrible -especially for those people who are taller than me and can see the top of my head! i am basically left with dishwater colored hair with whats left of a blond ponytail when just the top part of my hair is pulled up! i guess the newborn pictures with me in them will be adorable! ha! oh well! have fun this weekend - wish i could be there, but given the fact the dr says it could be anyday i think i better stay right here!

thanks for the laugh!
kimberly, alabama

 
At July 9, 2009 at 3:30 PM , Blogger valerie said...

:) LOL! You are the funniest person. I really did laugh out loud.

I got the most amazing deal while shopping yesterday with a bus full of women from my church.....
I got the Beth Moore book "90 Days With The One and Only" and the three sets of Scripture cards all for the great sale price of $9.99!!!! That was my favorite purchase of the day! I got it at Mardel's in OKC. I am so excited to start it!

 
At July 9, 2009 at 3:31 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

You are just TOO funny, Beth!

p.s. Those family vacation photos in the previous post were just wonderful to see! I was tempted to be envious to wish I could be a part of a "perfect" family like that... but I caught myself. From what you've shared in the past about your family's imperfect life, I know better than to think that way. But thanks for sharing your "family-redeemed-by-Christ" photos!

- Michelle in Maine

 
At July 9, 2009 at 3:40 PM , Blogger Michele said...

Miss Beth,
I understand. I have blonde highlights too and
one without the other, is just devastating!
I know it's not vanity. I'm a public speaker
too and we just like to be presentable.
Best of Love,
Michele Denman

 
At July 9, 2009 at 4:14 PM , Blogger Tammy M. said...

Have fun in Alb. Looking SO forward to seeing you, Priscilla, and Kay in Oklahoma in December. Right now our ladies class is in the Deeper Still bible study from 2007 I think. God is blessing us through the study so very much. Thank you for being you, your crazy hair stories even make you more fun. I would have so chosen color too!

 
At July 9, 2009 at 4:39 PM , Blogger jennyhope said...

oh for all of the reasons that I just love you!! You look so stinking beautiful...since you have mothered me in the faith do you think the Lord could give me some of your genes?

 
At July 9, 2009 at 4:46 PM , Blogger Sandee said...

Now Beth! I saw you two weeks ago in Stockton, and you did not need to cut or color your hair....just put the Bump-it in it!!!

(I saw them for sale at Claire's last night!! lol. I thought it was a joke!)

I am SOOOOOO excited about ABQ LPL. Any siesta's going say HI to my BFF Stephanie!!!!! Weeeeee!

 
At July 9, 2009 at 4:56 PM , Blogger His Kid said...

I decided this morning I'd better get my hair cut before I go to Living Proof Live this weekend so just returned from cutting off all that excess weight and now feeling cool and 'light-headed.' :)

Now Beth, a year ago I decided to let my dyed black locks go 'natural' so I didn't have to make the choice between dying it and cutting it this morning.

Proverbs 16:31 " Gray hair is a crown of splendor: it is attained by a righteous life." I'm wearing my crown of splendor to come see you, Beth...

Want to join me? :) Come on, girl. You can do it! I know you can! Queen Esther will have nothing on you once you let your silver crown shine! Just walk away from the bottle of Clairol and don't look back... :)

Soooo looking forward to tomorrow to hear what ever God has laid on your heart for us Albuquerque Siestas! I know we will be richly blessed and may our love for you come right at 'cha and bless you back BIG!!

See you tomorrow!!!

 
At July 9, 2009 at 4:56 PM , Blogger Rachel said...

We love you, and totally get your hair jokes...no need to explain.

Just watched your first session of the Deeper Still w/ Kay and Priscilla. Knocked me upside down...to be transformed, not just delaying the next pit...God is not going to allow my life to manageable, because I will just manage it...we've got to move past our devastation with God...powerful stuff Mama Beth...and all with great looking hair. Thank you for all you do in order to be an effective disciple to us!

 
At July 9, 2009 at 5:02 PM , Blogger rooney said...

ah. i knew at the end of a long day, i could count on a laugh at the LPM blog. :-D
love ya, my sister. you are a hoot. :-D

 
At July 9, 2009 at 5:03 PM , Blogger texatheart said...

I am so glad that you have a sense of humor. You make me laugh every day.
That would not be a hard choice for me either. Heck with a curling iron I could make any hair look decent.
Will be praying for you guys this week.
Beth: I sending you a card to show the affect your Bible Study has had on me. I am at 60 pound weight loss, 5 sizes in pants and am back in ladies shirts. It has been such a wild ride. I can't help sharing it, beause it has been such a God thing. Never have I been able to lose weight like this. Thank you GOd and thank you Beth for sharing HIM with me.
Jan

 
At July 9, 2009 at 5:22 PM , Blogger bethany said...

Praying that Albequerque (had to copy that spelling from the post title!)will be a time of great blessing for everyone...siestas, mama siesta, and team. I am so excited that I am headed to Women of Faith in San Jose this weekend! How fun...2 women's events in 2 weeks :)

 
At July 9, 2009 at 5:29 PM , Blogger michellemabell said...

I read through smiling and by the time I got to 'sniff' I was LOL.

Praying for you in Albuquerque.

Michelle in VT

 
At July 9, 2009 at 5:29 PM , Blogger Bobbie said...

You're a hoot! What we go through for our hair...I made an appt earlier this week to have my roots darkened! I was about 3 weeks late in doing this so I REALLY needed this appt. Yesterday, five minutes before I left for the salon, I got a call to say that her appt. before mine showed up & wanted "2" colors instead of her regular all over color!! 'Please come about 20 minutes late. No problem..this stylist is supposed to be worth waiting for! I showed up and this lady not only wanted two colors she had the longest hair I've seen in a LONG time! Now mind you, it was a beautiful head of hair, but so much of it!! I waited 1 full hour past my original appt to get started! While my hair was 'cooking' I watched her shampoo this girl's hair. It took her 42 minutes to WASH it. I'm just sick that I missed seeing it dried and styled. BUT, my hair is all one color and I'm lovin' my new salon!

Oh, well...have a great time in Albuquerque! I know God is planning something HUGE for all who are there. It may be cooler there than here in Texas!!

Love and blessings, Bobbie

 
At July 9, 2009 at 5:42 PM , Anonymous Donna Sava said...

Ok...you will die when you hear this one! I have only colored my hair once in my whole 39 years on this planet and I am terrible at getting to the salon...I think my last actual haircut was about 9 months ago! Whoops!
Donna (the mom of twin boys)

P.S. In my defense I'm dark brunette so the highlights thing doesn't work so well on me!

 
At July 9, 2009 at 6:00 PM , Blogger Deirdre said...

sweet thang. hair to your waist indeed! My hair is longer than yours and I still feel all shorne. I won't feel right till it gets almost to Melissa's length again.

 
At July 9, 2009 at 6:09 PM , Blogger God's not so little dutch girl said...

Beth,

If you want to see a funny story from someone who can relate, check out Jennifer Rothschild's Eye Liner, Lip Liner story on Youtube. She is hilarious. I know I'm not your bf, but I do feel sorry for you! I do some friends, my daughters'and my man's hair occasionally.(Yes, I do have a license to do hair!) Recently, I was frustrated at how to do my 14 year old's hair because she doesn't want to do anything to it, including brushing it, but likes it long. She has been blessed, like you, with thick hair. I didn't realize how thick until I took her to my hairdresser, who told my daughter,"Emily, you make all my thick-haired clients look bald!" I saved the hair in bag, took it home and weighed it because we were all curious how much she really had. 1/4 pound of hair was taken out of the child's head and that barely made a dent!
Have a wonderful time in NM this weekend! I'm already praying! I'm sure all the Siestas who attend will be blessed! Love y'all!
Joan

 
At July 9, 2009 at 6:19 PM , Anonymous Kellye said...

Beth, you make me feel better about my own hair needs. I would have chosen color also. At least a fresh color gives my hair lots of body (which is code for easy to make my hair big and puffy just the way I like it.)
Love you sister.

 
At July 9, 2009 at 6:28 PM , Blogger Sharon said...

I am a retired *Hairstylist*, so if you're ever in my neck of the woods I'd be honored to cut your hair.
I know how painful it is to feel like you have a bad hair day, nobody notices it, but we feel it....deep down.
Actually I'll be going to a simulcast the end of August ( I live in Maryland), I am soooo excited. I already have my ticket and can hardly wait.
Hugs and Blessings, Sharon

 
At July 9, 2009 at 6:34 PM , Anonymous KristinO said...

Definately a good move choosing the color over the cut, Beth!! :) A few split ends, no big deal but ROOTS!?!? I wouldn't dream of it! LOL

 
At July 9, 2009 at 6:38 PM , Anonymous KristinO said...

By the way...If I am going to feel sorry for anyone, it's me!! I am 5 months pregnant Beth and that means NO COLOR AT ALL!! Just haircuts. My poor head looks so helpless these days....I really need my highlights!! Do you think this child will appreciate all of this one day?

 
At July 9, 2009 at 7:21 PM , Blogger kat said...

I feel for you...I would have picked the color...and probably whined for awhile about not being able to get the hair cut...oh me

 
At July 9, 2009 at 7:39 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Just use that flip of your hair to your advantage! Have a blessed weekend--and I agree, color was the choice!
judy

 
At July 9, 2009 at 7:39 PM , Anonymous amybhill said...

come to philly!

 
At July 9, 2009 at 8:32 PM , Blogger Moose Mama said...

Like I EVER seen you looking anything but drop dead beautiful!!! At least it ain't gray AND long.

Melana

 
At July 9, 2009 at 8:48 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey, siestas. . .We are missionaries and flying back to the states tomorrow for our next furlough. I haven't seen my family in three years. I would love your prayers for us as we travel there. (Got a copy of "Get out of that pit" to read on the plane--just got my hands on it yesterday :-)) Thank you so much for praying! By the way, I ended up only having time for a hair OR nail appointment before leaving. So I have long hair, too, but fancy fingers and toes :-) God bless you all--J.

 
At July 9, 2009 at 8:54 PM , Anonymous Pam in FL said...

Love your hair! I have never seen you with a bad hair day yet. It's just not possible. It must run in the family because Melissa and Amanda have great hair, as well.

But more importantly, I just wanted to shout out to you that your teaching on "Wrestling With God" on Life Today has been MUCH needed medicine for me. I watched yesterday's Wed.w/Beth 5 times and boy did I need that word right now in my life. POWERFUL stuff.

Thank You a hundred times over!

 
At July 9, 2009 at 9:01 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

I would choose color too! Have a great event! Praying God shows up as He always does!
Valerie ~I need to order new scripture cards. I gave mine away and I didn't realize how much I used them!

 
At July 9, 2009 at 9:19 PM , Blogger Kristy said...

Beth, luckily for you, you are beautiful with long or short, blonde or roots!

 
At July 9, 2009 at 10:21 PM , Blogger Toknowhim said...

Just want you to know that you look fabulous with long or short hair!!!

 
At July 9, 2009 at 10:28 PM , Blogger glorysuzy said...

What! I can NOT believe your hair dresser could not get you in for cut AND color. What in the world...having to choose...what is this world coming to. Whatever are you ever going to do. You can't show up in Albuqerque with hair completley grown out. No No No....something must be done!


Am I your best friend now...tehe

 
At July 9, 2009 at 10:48 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Are tickets sold at the door?! I would love to go if it's still possible!

 
At July 9, 2009 at 10:59 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Beth, it doesn't matter about the hair.
It's just plain old hot here in Albuquerque. You'll need a bump it.
But, it's a dry heat.....

 
At July 9, 2009 at 11:38 PM , Blogger abirdcalledhope said...

Yes, Beth, you of all people need to get a life. Writing Bible studies, books, hosting conferences, and the many other things you do just doesn't cut it. You're just not busy enough. ;) I love you, Beth, and thank you for all you do for us! I hope you can get your hair cut soon. :)

 
At July 9, 2009 at 11:50 PM , Anonymous Kmsmom86 said...

I am driving 300 miles to go to LPL with my sweet mom-in-law. I am so excited! See all you siestas there!!!

 
At July 10, 2009 at 12:07 AM , Blogger Lisa Smith said...

praying everyday I look as great as you do as a grandma!! I bet you can pull off that long hair, easy. I just watched some of your teaching...I was entirely too distracted by that cute pink leather jacket you wore!!

 
At July 10, 2009 at 1:06 AM , Blogger Suzanne Kuchynka said...

Oh Beth, the Hair thing again! I just took the scissors to my own hair last week because it keeps growing too fast and did the Meg Ryan thing, that way I didn't have to get it even. I think it looks good but I suspect that I maybe in denial and ignoring the Holy Spirit promting me to go to a hair stylist. But I would need a scripture to back that up first because my heart alone might just be deceiving me and I wouldn't want to give in to satan. It just might look really good after all and maybe satans working on me. Don't ever let satan get ahold of your hair, he might disguise himself as a hairdresser if your not careful. I just love you too much to not warn you. May our hair always be "like a flock of goats descended from Gilead" SS 6:5

 
At July 10, 2009 at 1:26 AM , Blogger Brigetta Schwaiger said...

That always happens to me- the choosing between the cut and the color. Sorry, but it made me feel better that I am not the only one who has to make such choices. Wishing I lived closer to New Mexico.

 
At July 10, 2009 at 5:29 AM , Blogger Nesha said...

LOL! The color of course is the pick of the day. You can always put the hair up in many dos and hide the much needed cut.

Just a couple of days ago, I thought of a hair lesson taught to us by you last summer. It was a crazy day in my house with at one point 6 boys at the same time ages 3-12 and I had planned on doing my hair that afternoon so it would last for the AM. I know, I know. I put my hair in a pony tail AND a hat: Siesta Mama would not be happy with me for doing this to my hair! It was only like that for 2 hours during the basketball game and then my shower of redemption.

 
At July 10, 2009 at 7:22 AM , Blogger Sallye said...

Beth, you would be a blessing if you showed up in a house coat and rollers.

Question for you. What do you think of your Kindle? Do you have Bibles and Reference material on it? I am considering one, and I know if anyone was going to put it through it's paces it would be you.

 
At July 10, 2009 at 8:05 AM , Blogger Ashton said...

love you Beth,
I love your hair...:)

I was with a friend on Wednesday night and she has very short hair always sprayed perfectly but this night her hair was out of order, wind blown and she is ultimately conservative. I told her, 'I love your hair!" I love the freedom of it being all over the place. Not all stuck together in one place. Each little hair particle is probably very thankful to have a little freedom from each other. 'Hey! I'm tired of being stuck to you all the time, can I get a little breathing room once in a while...freedom, YEA! I can move and groove."

Allison

 
At July 10, 2009 at 9:04 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Beth, I'm sure you look beautiful! Try to avoid the pitfall I sometimes fall into by picking up the scissors and whacking on your own hair.

 
At July 10, 2009 at 9:23 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Looking forward to seeing you tonight, our Bible study group is sitting together. We have exclusively done your studies for 2years.

 
At July 10, 2009 at 9:41 AM , Blogger Jan said...

Ditto Bethie!

I had to choose myself about a week ago. NO BRAINER. Can't go to my 25 year college reunion with gray and brown sprouting from my scalp. NO MA'AM. Have fun in NM.

Grab a chip clip if all else fails. Start a new trend...

 
At July 10, 2009 at 10:12 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

Beth, you're hillarious, Siesta! : ) I agree, the color is much more important! : )

Love you! Have a great trip!

 
At July 10, 2009 at 11:21 AM , Anonymous Tara D. said...

On my way with my long brown hair. I'm 41. At what age r we suppose to cut it all off and get the older woman "doo"?

 
At July 10, 2009 at 11:59 AM , Blogger Cheri said...

I'll be the 50 year old Kentucky girl with blond highlights!
Can't wait until tonight!!
Cheri
Louisville, KY (my inlaws live in Albuquerque :-)

 
At July 10, 2009 at 11:29 PM , Blogger Melanie said...

Your hair always looks great! :)

 
At July 11, 2009 at 8:16 AM , Blogger Tracey said...

So sorry I missed it! When will you be through next.

 
At July 11, 2009 at 10:27 AM , Blogger Claire Nance said...

It could be worse...My hairdresser already had my color ready when I walked in for my appointment Wednesday. After she blow-dried me, I realized she'd made a mistake and put in the wrong color! Two months ago we'd decided I should go lighter. Guess she had a momentary glitch in her memory bank! But it's better than seeing gray. LOL!

 
At July 11, 2009 at 11:57 AM , Blogger katiegfromtennessee said...

I've been thinking about you all and praying for you! God is doing something BIG and only He can do!

katiegfromtennessee

 
At July 12, 2009 at 6:02 PM , Blogger Jean M said...

Love the hair story - I would have chosen color too! ;)

 
At July 14, 2009 at 9:36 AM , Blogger Bitsy said...

LOL! Bethie, I totally get the hair deal... I paid to be blonde (and red and brown) for a lot of years, too. I am a natural nearly black-headed brunette, who prematurely began greying at age 16. My hair is thick, straight, and it grows faster than a cheetah on steroids can run! It was just too expensive to keep coloring it month after month. I finally gave up on coloring my hair about the time I met Hunky Hubby eight years ago. I looked like a calico cat for a while because I decided to just let the roots grow out and cut it off when the roots were long enough. :) Thankfully, when God painted my natural haircolor, He gave me some pretty grey... I just keep it styled young (it's a spikey porcupine "do" right now), so I don't look like an old woman! :)

Hope the conference was good. I have a cousin in ABQ... I am betting she was there.

 
At July 19, 2009 at 1:17 AM , Blogger Jeani said...

I am so happy to hear that you are doing this now. I called an asked for tickets to the San Antonio event because I did not have the money. I was told that you didn't have a way to do that. I am so thankful that you have now found a way to help many women like that loves Beth Moore and really wants to be there.

Jeani

 

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