...though I haven't posted anythng substantial lately.
I'm traveling up to Boulder on Tuesday morning to speak at a MOPS Christmas brunch. I'm going to talk about celebrating the story of Christmas. I'm not nervous--though I'm starting to feel nervous that I'm NOT feeling nervous!
I'm just about all ready, but would really appreciate any prayers you'd like to send my way. Toben's headed out of town again tomorrow for the week and it's cold and snowy. My mom's going to come and take the girls to school that morning, but there's still getting them (and me!) up and ready for the day, plus getting there myself.
I've already picked out an outfit, so there will be no last minute changing clothes one hundred times and making myself late! And I got a haircut the other day, plus a manicure and pedicure--thanks to Toben who sent me off to a fancy salon Friday afternoon.
I only cut my hair about once a year (it'd been even longer this time), so it's worth it to get a good cut. People stood around and watched the guy who cut my hair, and then TWO people blowdried my hair at once. He called it "tandem drying"! This is something I could really use--it takes forever to dry my hair.
All that to say...not sure if I'll be around tomorrow. I'll do my best to get the letter F up for the ABCs, but it'll depend on how the day goes!
So...prayers for the logistics of the day, and prayers that God would speak through me, that it would be all about him and that he'd get all the glory.
Thanks--I love you all dearly!
I will be praying for you. In fact, I have been praying for you, your family, and all residents of Colorado since seeing the news this afternoon. How tragic! Glad to know you are well.
Posted by: Lisa R-P | December 09, 2007 at 09:09 PM
Oh, girl! You KNOW I've been praying for you! I've just been counting down the days until Tuesday; I'm so excited. When I saw the weather report, it spooked me a little. I so hope that you get up here safely, and I'll pray now that snow plows and angels clear the way for you.
Can't wait to give you a big hug, friend!
P.S. I also can't wait to see the new cut, the outfit, the nails... my, my! I promise we're not THAT big a deal! :)
Posted by: Angie | December 09, 2007 at 10:10 PM
Praying! 'Can't wait to hear all about it and hear about what God does!
Love,
Holly
Posted by: Holly Smith | December 09, 2007 at 10:23 PM
I am so praying for you! You have been on my heart this weekend as I've heard about the tragic and unbelieveable shootings in the Denver area.
Can't wait to hear about your MOPS chat! Fill us in with all the details. We can wait a day for "F"!
Have a safe trip.
Love u.
Susan
Posted by: Susan | December 10, 2007 at 06:00 AM
Praying for you... have a wonderful time and a safe trip! Wish I lived closer to hear your talk.
Posted by: julie | December 10, 2007 at 10:46 AM
Praying that things will go well for you. I'm sure they will.
Still loving your book. I'm on the Sabbath chapter right now, and I can so relate! I told a friend today that reading your book is like sitting down & chatting with an old friend. Visiting your blog feels the same way.
Blessings, friend.
Posted by: Melissa @ Breath of Life | December 10, 2007 at 03:03 PM
Hi there Joanne,
I just prayed for you as I had the unexpected chance to do a midday office...thank you for introducing me to Venite...I feel like it has bridged a part of my soul from growing up in the Presbyterian church to now being involved in a non-denominational body...something I wasn't aware was missing...a sweet surprise.
I know God will be glorified through you and I also know that so often women just want to hear from real, authentic women who abide in Him...that's you...go in His power and peace! I can't wait to hear the good report!
Helen
Posted by: Helen | December 10, 2007 at 04:02 PM