a glimpse into what's ahead: APRIL

Happy Birthday Jon, April 3

Temper Trap at HOB April 12

Brittany becomes a MRS. April 24th

Phoenix at Houston Verizon Wireless April 30

On the way to the Bridge, I noticed the backside of a female walking on the side walk. Her hair was long (to her hips) and frizzy just like a lady that attends my group sessions on Tuesday & Thursday. As I drove past her, I verified it was her. Immediately my brain began running - What is she doing? Where is she going? Should I stop and offer her a ride? I don't want her to see my car. It's new and fancy (sort of). I realized my sudden shame in my life style. I felt like it would create a barrier between she and I...so I didn't stop. I kept driving, then I felt the weight of not saying hello. Now, I find myself reflecting on what is best? Best for her ... good boundaries for me? I mean, her legs are working & she doesn't need me, so I think my decision was perfectly acceptable. It's just important to think about. Where's our heart? What's our motive in doing things? Are we considering others?

weekend fun

yes, its true, we went roller skating.

and not just anywhere...we went to our childhood roller skating rink, Thunderbird.

it was so much fun, i would recommend it! :)

two of my favorites

2 am feet find: a snowy night on the Vue roof top.

STELLA

Aging but so beautiful.

*thanks Jon for the foto

Natalie and I went to Brandi Carlile's show at HOB in Dallas last weekend.

She's incredibly talented and puts on quite a show.

Authentic/ raw/ talented.

Her pipes are even better than the cd.

And she can rock the guitar.

She's confident - A female bad ass. Hands down.

Brandi Carlile

Give me, O Lord,

A steadfast heart,

Which no unworthy affection

May drag downwards;

Give me

An unconquered heart,

Which no tribulation

Can wear out;

Give me

An upright heart,

Which no unworthy purpose

May tempt aside.

Bestow on me also, O Lord my God,

Understanding to know You,

Diligence to seek You,

Wisdom to find You,

And a faithfulness

That may finally embrace You,

Through Jesus Christ our Lord

(Thomas Aquinas)

We played Whirley Ball on Saturday.

Have you played?

Unexpectedly, whirley ball is so.much.fun.

So glad Tori and Josh joined us.

Give it a try.

A new friend of mine, Adrian Ramos, is in Haiti. You can read his BLOG and enjoy his simple yet challenging perspective. Here is an excerpt:

Food, art, music, philosophy, religion, are all so different in so many corners of the globe. Everytime we interact with these things we expand our perspective, and hopefully we are humbled as we realize that the thing we are trying to understand and define is much larger than we gave it credit for.
Here, to see people suffer daily in unimaginable ways, to see them struggle and survive, to learn their customs, reminds me that each night I struggle to fall asleep because my heater is turned up too high, someone in the world is sleeping on the ground and praying it doesnt rain. This doesn’t cause me guilt, but reminds me that the world is big, and that being human is not synonymous with having luxuries and sophisticating oneself. To be human is to have dignity, honor, love, hope, joy, pain, and loyalty; and these things are deeper, stronger, and older than clothes, soap, and air conditioning. They were embedded deep within our blueprints and withstand oppression and flourish in cruel environments. - Adrian Ramos