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Saturday, in the park…

Okay, so I didn’t even go to a park today - but I’m running out of catchy titles and this old Chicago song came to mind, so…

I think I have less to blog about today than I did yesterday, but at least I’m not quite as deliriously tired. I think I slept better last night than I have in months…maybe years. Hopefully, I can repeat that again tonight…

Now, I’m sitting here with my fingers on the keys - trying to think of something interesting to write about. That sounds pretty pathetic…

Maybe if I actually went to a park, then I would have something interesting to say.

I watched a biography of Vivien Leigh today (I was given my middle name because of her) It was so sad. They talked a lot about the pressure she felt to “perform” - to look perfect…be perfect - and all the while she just wanted someone to love her - just for her. But, she died young (53 - that’s young to me) and never really found what she longed for: unconditional love. Her husband, Sir Lawrence Olivier, left her after many tumultuous years of marriage, yet wept uncontrollably when she died…

It was very sad - but also very realistic to our human condition - our constant search for meaning and worth. She, like so many of us - myself included, at times - just searched in the wrong places.

There’s a God-sized hole in all of us…

So, it’s Saturday night again. Tomorrow is C3 - since I was gone last week, it feels like forever since I was there. I’ve missed it terribly.

I can’t believe that it’s March again already - it seems like it was just last March! (Although, I like this March a whole lot better, so far.)

Oh well, nothing more to say, so…

Peace.

The Remains of the Day - another step closer

Chris Daughtry: Over You
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Another Sunday at C3…another day of inspiration…and closure.

If you watch the official “Over You” music video, you’ll see that’s it’s about letting go of things that hurt us…keep us in bondage…addictions.

We’re all addicts to something…or in recovery. One of the things that I’ve struggled with is the addiction of needing the approval of others. It’s like a drug, and I had to recognize it, turn my back on it, and get over it…

Now, every Sunday is another step in my recovery. Sometimes I’m tempted to miss the trappings of my disease…especially relationships that were lost…in some cases torn from me - and I really “never saw it coming…” - but, each new day is another step…

…another piece of my heart being put back together.

the right way.

Peace.

The Remains of the Day

It’s Superbowl Sunday, but I’m not watching football. I care even less about the two teams playing than I normally do when watching a game…I’m just not in a football kind of mood.

Besides, I got a new friend today and I’d rather play with him.

He’s adorable. His name is “Axel” - (Axel Barbarian, to be exact!), and he’s more fun than the Superbowl, any day.

He’ll make his pictorial debut soon….’til then, I’ll just let you guess what he looks like. Hint: He’s of European descent. His parents like to hang out with law enforcement. And his name is German for a reason! :-)
This morning was awesome. I love C3 now…there’s no cloud of negativity…no dissension - it feels the way church should always feel for everyone. Like a breath of fresh air…

So, now I’m gonna go chill - Byron, the boys (the girls have “Superbowl Plans”), our THREE dogs…and me. Who could ask for more?

Peace out.

Graceful Barbarians

I’ve spent some time, last night and this morning, adding photos to the “Women of C3″ album page. As I have been looking at the photos, I have been inspired and have often become emotional about what I see - and what it represents…

Because I’m on the platform in both services just about every week, I rarely get to see what’s going on in the other services and all of the other places that work is being done (ie: the lobby, the nursery, Powerhouse, etc.). I know how much work goes into doing all that we do every weekend, but seeing the faces and the heart behind the work really moved me.

All that my C3 sisters do, how they love, how they serve - their passion and heart for God, for others, for C3 - it all inspires, moves and humbles me.

I love these women…these Graceful Barbarians - I love them and I thank them for being…

gracefully brave in the fight for love.

They know, as I do, that…

Love Wins - Always.

Look at the faces of the ones who are learning from us, and tell me it’s not worth it! :-)

beautiful little barbarians in training

Beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!

Thank you all - C U At C3!

Peace.