to borat, or not to borat?
my thoughts right now are very scattered, and i have no time to think, let alone organize what i'm thinking, so i'll just let you know what's up with my life.
i had an incredible weekend. visiting with johnny c. was definitely the highlight of the weekend. reading the blog is one thing, but to sit down and chat with such a great guy and good friend was an honour for me. him and his brother did an incredible job at the youth rally this weekend. i felt like such an old man being there, but it was worth it to see them in action. i've never seen someone who can connect with kids the way john can, and if i can be half the man he is, my life will have been well lived. and allen, well, lets just say he laid a whooping on me sunday morning. what he said was so important for me to hear, and for the church to hear. i couldn't possibly paraphrase with my lack of mental capacity what he said in the short time i have. what stood out the most was something along these lines....
"the Church has to emulate it's head, Christ. as the body of Christ, we have to follow the head. if not, we will be flailing everywhere with no direction. "
"the Church needs to be inclusive as Jesus was inclusive. if a prostitue walks into our assembly, she needs to be one of us! if a homosexual couple comes into our Church, they should be part of our family. it doesn't make us soft on sin to accept these people. we don't have to be soft on sin. but we do have to love and include the way Jesus did."
al said it much more eloquently than that, but that's what i remember. anyway, honorable mentions were my mother-in-laws sweet cooking, makena's first ponytail(cutest thing ever), hanging out with ike, and seeing jerms sweet face, if only for a brief moment.
p.s.-have i mentioned to any of you that you should pick up the new MEANS cd at any HMV of CDPLUS store? if i haven't, you should. it is equal to or greater than the best thing in the world. much love to you all. i have lots of thoughts, and will hopefully find some time to share them all soon.
i had an incredible weekend. visiting with johnny c. was definitely the highlight of the weekend. reading the blog is one thing, but to sit down and chat with such a great guy and good friend was an honour for me. him and his brother did an incredible job at the youth rally this weekend. i felt like such an old man being there, but it was worth it to see them in action. i've never seen someone who can connect with kids the way john can, and if i can be half the man he is, my life will have been well lived. and allen, well, lets just say he laid a whooping on me sunday morning. what he said was so important for me to hear, and for the church to hear. i couldn't possibly paraphrase with my lack of mental capacity what he said in the short time i have. what stood out the most was something along these lines....
"the Church has to emulate it's head, Christ. as the body of Christ, we have to follow the head. if not, we will be flailing everywhere with no direction. "
"the Church needs to be inclusive as Jesus was inclusive. if a prostitue walks into our assembly, she needs to be one of us! if a homosexual couple comes into our Church, they should be part of our family. it doesn't make us soft on sin to accept these people. we don't have to be soft on sin. but we do have to love and include the way Jesus did."
al said it much more eloquently than that, but that's what i remember. anyway, honorable mentions were my mother-in-laws sweet cooking, makena's first ponytail(cutest thing ever), hanging out with ike, and seeing jerms sweet face, if only for a brief moment.
p.s.-have i mentioned to any of you that you should pick up the new MEANS cd at any HMV of CDPLUS store? if i haven't, you should. it is equal to or greater than the best thing in the world. much love to you all. i have lots of thoughts, and will hopefully find some time to share them all soon.
posted by xblairx @ 6:50 PM
7 Comments:
At 8:16 PM ,
chelsey said...
there's one thing lacking from your posts... PICTURES. let's see that flippin ponytail! i miss that little girl and you and melissa!
At 9:29 AM ,
2-minute mark said...
blair. i am glad you had a good weekend, but am very jealous that you got to hang out with my best man. the ponytail is a great first, isnt it. its scary too though because it makes them look so much older!! ok by
At 9:31 AM ,
2-minute mark said...
oh ya and i am going to pick up the new means cd today so SHUT UP already!!!!!!!!!!
At 9:35 AM ,
Keri M. Valdez said...
hey bumm. I didn't even know your little angel had a pony tail, when did this come about.. I agree with Chels, we totally need pictures.. Get with it Blair, even we put pictures up and we don't have cute kids to show off YET!! haha.. Anywho, thanks for finally writing something Blair, I know your busy, but it's always nice to hear your thoughts.. Love ya Blert
At 1:58 PM ,
Anonymous said...
Hey Sweet Blair! Glad for the visit last night and the reading today, love to read your blogs son! I want pictures too by the way, get with it eh!!!! Where are they? Can't wait to see that sweet girl walk and I need a replay of the pony tail too! Love you and Melissa and Makena and miss you loads! Thanks for always sharing your heart son! It lifts me up! Love Mommy
At 5:33 PM ,
Ryan said...
Go buy the new Means CD already.
At 11:29 AM ,
2-minute mark said...
blair, i finally bought "Sending you strength" and am listening to it as i type! you played it up enuf that i was hoping you didnt ruin it for me and you didnt. its great!!!!!!!!!!
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