Nazbo Rap II

Here's the repost.

Nazbo Rap

The first one is as funny as the second. Isn't it great that we can still have a sense of humor, and while we take our faith (including what makes each of our denominations distinctive) seriously, we needn't take ourselves too serious. Enjoy!

Nazbo Rap II

OOPS! Messed up the video trying to put in the links. I'll repost.

Just had to share this! Found it on Ben Witherington's blog -- one of the Asbury Theological professors. Nazarenes are another stream of Wesleyan spirituality. But the video made me smile, and proves that we can enjoy our faith and heritage, in a VARIETY of musical styles.

Busy Schedules

Whew! Where did March go?! It has been a busy month. I thought I'd post part of my schedule to show you what I mean.

March 6-8 Joseph and I attended a Leadership Conference hosted by the Mountain Lakes and Cheaha districts of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church.

March 8 When we got home, I took off to an Emmaus candlelight that night.

March 9 Daylight Savings Time started, so I lost an hour. Regular Sunday morning: two am services, in two locations, evening services.

March 10-13 I sponsored two precious ladies on a midweek Emmaus Walk. So I took them Monday night, attended my local cluster meeting Tuesday night, attended their candlelight Wednesday night, and picked them up Thursday night. During that time, I worked at the District Office on Monday, Tuesday was Skate Day, and Thursday I had the science class I teach from 9-12 and worked at the resource center 12-4.

March 15 My boys attended a flashlight egg hunt and party at a friend's house.

March 16-23: HOLY WEEK! Palm Sunday was beautiful. Egg hunt at Hebron that afternoon. [History class Tuesday afternoon 1-4 and SACC Wednesday 9-12] Wednesday night Holy Week contemplation service. Thursday night Maund Thursday service. Good Friday service. Saturday morning Egg Hunt at Ebenezer. Easter Sunday we had three services at the two churches, including the cantata at Ebenezer.

At this point, we got sick. Ryan was sick. I was sick. On Friday, we finally gave in and went to the doctor.

Wow! Then it was Hello April! NCD luncheons, a funeral, district leadership meeting, history classes, science classes, skating, Stress Fest dance, two full days of NCD Coach training in Birmingham, a 1st 90 Days class in Birmngham, took my pilgrims to their first Emmaus cluster meeting . . . . . Can you see why I haven't had time to post to my blog??

But I have lots to share as I have time.

Vroom! Vroom!

One of the things that's been keeping us so busy around here is a new car. Joseph has picked up a little Mazda Miata. Our older son, Andrew, and he are fixing it up. The plan is for Andrew to learn to drive on it, since it's not an automatic. If they get an offer on it that's more than they paid for it, they might sell it, they say. We'll see.

Meanwhile, Joseph is driving it back and forth to work. Because it gets better gas mileage. Yep, that's why. ;-) He loves his little convertible.

Me? Well, I detest convertibles. The reason is because I have hair issues. Wind + My Hair = DISASTER. When I get out of the car, I look like a giant forsythia bush. Don't know what that looks like? Let me help. Here:

BEAUTIFUL as a bush in your yard

BAD as a hairstyle on your head

But they're enjoying the car. So who am I to complain. It's not like some of MY hobbies haven't cost MORE. But shhhh! Don't tell him.

Blog Drought!

Wow! Long time, no post, huh? Things have been CRAZY around here, and some of the things I haven't been able to talk about publicly. I cannot say that things are slowing down, but they are getting back to a normal level of craziness for me. So, look for updates in the days to come. I have several things to share, including a tag from Karen.

Meanwhile, here's a quick pic of the flowers at the parsonage. They were beautiful.