If you’ve visited around this neck of the bloggy woods in the past day or so, then no doubt you’ve caught wind that a scant few of us decided to meet up at a concert down at a little church in Woodstock, GA.
By the way, that guy Travis? Boyfriend can sang. I take back everything I said here about the most powerful worship performance I’ve ever heard live. TC and Friends with the Woodstock Choir blew the gates off heaven. I was emotionally wrecked after it was all over not to mention my mascara was destroyed. I told Shelly {yay I got to hang with Shelly!} if a couple of hours of pure, unhindered adoration messed me up like that then Heaven was flat going to wear me out. Truly, Jesus is going to have to give me some kind of energized body and long-wearing cosmetics to keep me from feeling and looking like a limp rag for all eternity. {Okay, I know the theology breaks way down there but y’all know what I mean.}
There’s a ton of stuff I’d like to tell you about the day but in the interest of brevity and non-redundancy, I just have to share one little funny with you.
The Siestas camped out in the foyer and stampeded proceeded calmly towards the front row when the doors opened at 5 p.m. Our killer front row seats were on the side of the auditorium next to the platform where Siesta Mama hung out and worshipped beside us for part of the night.
Now, to set up the story just a bit, in the midst of all the snot-slingin’ praise going on, I didn’t even notice she was up there. However, at some point I caught some movement and happened to glance up to see Beth standing there seemingly looking right at me. Then, she did this little scrunched up smiley wave that you would reserve for a bff.
“Wow” thought I. Beth gave me the bff wave. So, I did what any best girlfriend would – I gave her one back.
Thing is, I learned later it was for the stinkin’ 10-year-old-doll-baby-daughter of my friend Brooke sitting right behind me. Thankfully, I’m not alone in my thinking because Deedra (who was sitting next to little girl) thought she was waving at her and she waved back, too. A bit enthusiastically from what I hear but I won’t steal Deedra’s thunder because it is just wrong to do that. Cute Little 10-Year-Old-Girl, it is just wrong.
Bottom line is that once again, I’m an idiot. I’m just glad this time my zeal didn’t erupt into the diarrhea of the mouth that I had with this guy at Winter Xtreme.
And I hear a rumor that I’m the least of Pastor Johnny’s worries. Word on the street (or FaceBook) is that he had a stalker caught on film at the concert. Now that girl is a fruit bat.
To my homies, Jenny, Deedra, and Brooke: I love you each so much and am so glad you we got to share this day together!
And to all my not-so-invisible friends, I adore each of you more every single time we get together. What a rowdy band we are and I’m so proud to be considered part of the gang. (Y’all do consider me part of the gang don’t you?)
I leave you with a couple of pics I love:
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January 27, 2009 at 4:01 am
Steve
My wife Kim enjoyed meeting you yesterday. She is the one who came up to say hi and tell you that her husband reads your blog. I actually found it and showed it to her. You are a blessing in our lives.
Glad you had a good time!
January 27, 2009 at 4:02 am
Groovewoman ♫
Oh I know you ladies had so much fun, but most importantly, I know that the worship you ladies got to partake in that night was the closest thing on earth to Heavenly Angelic Worship! Ahhh how I wish I could have been there.
Then again, if I would have paid attention to the post on FB, I would have. Dang it! I have to admit that I still am a little jealous… LORD PLEASE FORGIVE ME!! But I am more happy to hear that you all were SOO BLESSED this weekend.
I can’t wait to hug your neck again soon.
Much Love,
Groovewoman♫
January 27, 2009 at 5:00 am
Mary who doesn't have a cool blog name
Lisa — I’m right there with you on the makeup thang! Girl, I was so wrung out after this weekend. All kinds of fun and amazing praisin’ going on — in that little bitty church, too!
What a joy to hang with you!!
PS — this is my third time to try and post this…. I think I have bloggin’ fatigue.
January 27, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Cheryl
Ok, you just totally busted my bubble. Because I totally waved to Beth and then I saw her do that little scrunchy wave and I thought she was waving at ME!!!!
My sister even nudged me like she saw it too!
oh well!!!! ;)
It was an amazing weekend!
January 27, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Cheryl
Ok, you just totally busted my bubble. Because I totally waved to Beth and then I saw her do that little scrunchy wave and I thought she was waving at ME!!!!
My sister even nudged me like she saw it too!
oh well!!!! ;)
It was an amazing weekend!
January 27, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Brooke
Maddie says very politely, “NANNA NANNA BOO BOO!!!!!!”
HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA
She was also thrilled to have a post written about her! :)
This was an awesome day and I’m so glad we all got to experience it together!
January 27, 2009 at 1:29 pm
Brooke
Maddie says very politely, “NANNA NANNA BOO BOO!!!!!!”
HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA
She was also thrilled to have a post written about her! :)
This was an awesome day and I’m so glad we all got to experience it together!
January 27, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Deedra
LOL… Beth probably thinks we are all stalkers and will be ramping up her security next time for the delusional “wavers from Atlanta”!
I had such a great time! Like Brooke, I’m so glad we got to experience it together!
I also hope someone has given poor Byron a break by now! haha!
January 27, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Joanne (The Simple Wife)
I have just LOVED reading everyone’s posts about this. It ALMOST makes me feel like I was there… :(
Love ya!
Joanne
January 27, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Yankee Mama
I agree with Joannes comment!
So happy for y’all!
What fun!
Lisa you are adorable! Love that white sweater I keep seeing in the pictures!
~Suzi
January 27, 2009 at 7:26 pm
Pamela (His maidservant)
Really wish I had been there too. I am ready for a little retreat myself! thanks for sharing.
In His Graces~Pamela
January 27, 2009 at 8:07 pm
Heather C
Aaaaaaaaaaw… sounds like such fun, and what a blessing! Raise the roof, indeed! Waaaaaaaaaaaaaah. I wanna go next time! LOL
January 27, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Fran
That wave story is HILARIOUS! Georgia told us on the way home and I laughed so hard!!!
Love ya girl. You the real deal.
Hugs,
Fran
January 27, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Fran
That wave story is HILARIOUS! Georgia told us on the way home and I laughed so hard!!!
Love ya girl. You the real deal.
Hugs,
Fran
January 27, 2009 at 8:59 pm
connorcolesmom
You make me laugh!
It was so much fun wasn’t it!
I am still smiling from the whole experience
I LOVED seeing you again
However, my time with you was WAY too short :)
Love you
Kim
January 27, 2009 at 8:59 pm
connorcolesmom
You make me laugh!
It was so much fun wasn’t it!
I am still smiling from the whole experience
I LOVED seeing you again
However, my time with you was WAY too short :)
Love you
Kim
January 27, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Mocha with Linda
Well, I’m sure she would have waved at me, if I’d have been there.
It’s really kind of you to make all the gals in Atlanta feel like you had as much fun being with them as you did with me in Houston. LOL Girl, you get around!
January 27, 2009 at 9:08 pm
Mocha with Linda
Well, I’m sure she would have waved at me, if I’d have been there.
It’s really kind of you to make all the gals in Atlanta feel like you had as much fun being with them as you did with me in Houston. LOL Girl, you get around!
January 27, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Ducks and Books
I had a ‘wonderful’ time! I thank you so much for inviting me to go, after I graciously invited myself! Everything was just in the nick of time! Thanks again and I love you!
January 27, 2009 at 10:08 pm
GratefulinGA
LOLVVLOL!! (does this translate?) I just came back from Deedra’s post and I am gasping and choking from the laughter and tears!!
I definately needed to spend more time with her. She seemed so quite??
You saw that she has that stalker photo up over there right?
So, as I asked Deedra,
When are you Bama girls heading up again, are you joining us for Tim Tebow in a few weeks? Alittle cloggin and bloggin on the side?
Bring Robyn cause you no I pale in comparison at getting that choice seating, what do you say?
Much love and big hugs,
tammy aka: Inga
January 27, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Melinda
Girlfriend, that totally sounds like something that I would do! My own faux pas was when Georgia leaned back and told me to do one of my whistles. I put my fingers to my mouth and gave it my all, but the only thing that came out was a LOT of spit! It was while I was laughing my fool head off and wiping my face that I saw the camera guy honed right in on me! Georgia and Steph were DYING.
I feel fairly certain that won’t make the DVD.
January 27, 2009 at 10:34 pm
Melinda
Girlfriend, that totally sounds like something that I would do! My own faux pas was when Georgia leaned back and told me to do one of my whistles. I put my fingers to my mouth and gave it my all, but the only thing that came out was a LOT of spit! It was while I was laughing my fool head off and wiping my face that I saw the camera guy honed right in on me! Georgia and Steph were DYING.
I feel fairly certain that won’t make the DVD.
January 28, 2009 at 1:10 am
Gayle @ thewestiecrew
Ok, Melinda, THAT’S FUNNY!!
Lisa, I sure do love ya, girlie…
So blessed, this weekend was.
January 28, 2009 at 2:22 am
Lori
I am so very sad that I knew NOTHING of you girls going to Atlanta. I SO would have jumped on the bandwagan and tagged along. I even thought about driving up myself on Sunday but then did not. If only I would known I would have friends there!
We need to meet in real life soon!
January 28, 2009 at 2:22 am
Lori
I am so very sad that I knew NOTHING of you girls going to Atlanta. I SO would have jumped on the bandwagan and tagged along. I even thought about driving up myself on Sunday but then did not. If only I would known I would have friends there!
We need to meet in real life soon!
January 28, 2009 at 4:20 am
Jenny
OH, one more thing….whats the deal with cloggin’? I really hope your not makin’ fun, cause I totally know how to do this! lol
January 28, 2009 at 4:20 am
Jenny
OH, one more thing….whats the deal with cloggin’? I really hope your not makin’ fun, cause I totally know how to do this! lol
January 28, 2009 at 3:07 pm
one of four
I was there but didn’t know how to find anyone. I am new to this blogging thing. Maybe next time I’ll get to meet you. It was truly a great concert.
January 28, 2009 at 3:07 pm
one of four
I was there but didn’t know how to find anyone. I am new to this blogging thing. Maybe next time I’ll get to meet you. It was truly a great concert.
January 28, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Michele
My best friend and I were there too. After seeing where you sat we were on the 6th row on that same side. It was a truly amazing night that I just keep going over and over again in my mind. I actually blogged about it today too. I loved reading your recap!
January 29, 2009 at 1:36 am
hayli
thank you for everything lisa. i appreciate all the prayers. im hoping to hear something soon.
January 29, 2009 at 1:36 am
hayli
thank you for everything lisa. i appreciate all the prayers. im hoping to hear something soon.
January 29, 2009 at 1:41 am
Jean Stockdale
Wow. What a great experience. How kind of the Lord to allow you and your buddies to anticipate heaven and glorify the Lord with praise and worship. Blessings.
January 29, 2009 at 4:16 am
Kelly @ Love Well
Maybe you needed to wear more pink to get a REAL wave.
Or maybe you should hold a baby. I know where you could borrow one….
January 29, 2009 at 8:47 am
RefreshMom
I think I live in the wrong part of the country. I don’t see much blogging about these kinds of things taking place on the west coast! And I think Beth has a soft spot for ten year old girls.
January 29, 2009 at 8:47 am
RefreshMom
I think I live in the wrong part of the country. I don’t see much blogging about these kinds of things taking place on the west coast! And I think Beth has a soft spot for ten year old girls.
January 29, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Kim... and Her Coffee
Hi Lisa, So happy to have found your blog. I had to laugh at this… I totally would have assumed she was waving to me. Except I would’ve made an utter fool of myself waving like mad right back at her. :) Sounds like this was such a great time!!!
January 30, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Lori
You are too cute, Lisa. Beth is like that though, isn’t she? Making you feel like her bestest friend whether you’ve met or not. Have a great day.
Lori P.
January 30, 2009 at 3:30 pm
Lori
You are too cute, Lisa. Beth is like that though, isn’t she? Making you feel like her bestest friend whether you’ve met or not. Have a great day.
Lori P.
January 30, 2009 at 7:21 pm
A Stone Gatherer
Wow that looked like fun! I love Travis! He is an awesome praise leader!!!
January 30, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Linda - Heart of a Ready Writer
Cute story.
January 30, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Linda - Heart of a Ready Writer
Cute story.
January 31, 2009 at 8:07 pm
mandy
You waved?
No.
You.
Didn’t.
HEHEHEHE
January 31, 2009 at 8:07 pm
mandy
You waved?
No.
You.
Didn’t.
HEHEHEHE