Concert Set 2007

We will perform concerts several times a year, using our combined praise team and band members. This past winter, we worshipped together and had an incredible night. For decorations, we wanted a look that was total concert. Our lighting team went crazy. It was awesome. But that wasn't enough. We wanted to add a soft element to the highly technical feel. We dropped in an accoustical feel right in the middle of it. By adding rugs on the stage, and about 140 white candles in glass vases, it gave a soft contrast to the lights. Candles in simple glass vases is one of the cheapest ways go create an amazing look and feel for your stage. The vases give an extra glow and formality to the stage, and they help with safety of the open flame of the candle. Try it!

I apologize

I have to apologize to all of my readers. This whole blog thing has been a new adventure for me. You have to remember, when I was in high school, the closest thing to computer class was typing 101. If it werent for my younger staff member buddies, I wouldn't have even known were to go to start a blog. I say all that to let you know to have patience with me. If my blog looks alittle weird sometimes, it's because I am trying to make a stupid slideshow and push the wrong button. My teenage daughters are having fun laughing at and with me when it comes to my "hip" blog. Hang with me. If you're out there, Robert, HELP!

ps: I just finished deleting this blog from my husbands blog because like an idiot, I accidently posted in the wrong place. I hope there are no computer qualifications to get into the pearly gates.

Here are some more pictures...

Home from Peru

Our plane ride was a blur. Apparently, 10 minutes after we took off, the lady right in front of me threw up all over the place. Now I have a very sensitive nose and smells really bother me. Let me tell you, I didn't even know it happened. Talk about tired. I put my snazzy neck pillow and ipod on and then fell fast asleep. I woke up around 3 hours later. Anyway, after a rousing song of "Happy Birthday to me" in the customs line at the airport, I finally saw my baby, waiting for me with flowers. It is good to be home.

It is Revealed!

Wow. What a day. At 6:50pm, 23 orphans from Lima, Peru saw their new and improved home. It was amazing. Let me start by saying thanks to the whole team. The camp team loved and took care of the girls for three days of non stop fun. Work crew, you rock. I have built sets, renovated Churches, but I have never seen people do so much in such a short amount of time before. Flamingo Road, you should be proud of this group.
I will tell you that as each girl entered the house, they were blown away. Tears began and didn't stop until we pulled away 2 hours later and waved goodbye. Each time a new room was revealed, you could hear screaming and yelling from all the girls. One of the little ones said that she was in the wrong house, that she was probably in the neighbors house and they were in hers.
One of the older girls told us that she had always felt as if she slept in a baby crib, and now she is in a big adult bed. She is 22!
Another girl sat on her bunk looking at her gift bag filled with goodies and hummed so loudly that we all heard her.
I would love to show you the pictures of before and after, but I have been sworn to secrecy. If you want to get a glimps of the reveal you will have to come to church during the month of December where the videos will walk you through the whole experience. I do have some photos, so I will show you some for a small donation into my own personal account.
God Bless

Sunday in Lima, Peru

Yesterday was wild. We begain working on the house at 8:30am and arrived at the hotel last night at 2:30am. Everyone had specific areas they were working in and each of us would not give up until it was completed. The kitchen now contains a new stove, cabinets, counters, pantry, flooring and dishes. The back porch has a brand new sink and tiled counter area for drying shoes. The down stairs living area is painted, wood floored, and baseboarded with lighting fixtures. There are 5 bathrooms, with all new fixtures, mirrors, hot running water (in most bathrooms),including glass block skylites. The 6 bedrooms are beautiful. All painted in bright colors with new beds, mattresses, sheets, comforters, and some wall art. All hallways and bedrooms have new flooring. It is amazing.
I would love to tell you that we are finished, but we aren't. Please pray for us. Still more flooring is needed, some beds need to be put together, some areas of the house need reorganizing, and we need to finish a counter top in the library on the third floor. All of our work must be completed by the time the princesses arrive around 6:00pm
We are heading to the Lima campus this morning. Everyone is excited to see it and meet the other members of Flamingo Road.
God Bless