It's been my mantra recently. Wooo-sah. This calming sound, accompanied by arm motions from my head down to my stomach, and outward. In an attempt at relaxation I learned from Bad Boys 2, wooo-sah has helped me to regulate my emotions in an otherwise out-of-control situation.
Our church moved into the 95,00 square foot beautiful new facility Easter weekend, and I was completely amazed to learn that over 10,000 people attended services that weekend. That's one small step for the church's over all mission, reaching those who don't currently know Christ; one giant leap for the volunteers, helping to move across town in a weekend. While construction, building, painting, shopping, and ordering have been in the works since early November, the actual finishing work has taken place over the last few weeks.
Our church moved into the 95,00 square foot beautiful new facility Easter weekend, and I was completely amazed to learn that over 10,000 people attended services that weekend. That's one small step for the church's over all mission, reaching those who don't currently know Christ; one giant leap for the volunteers, helping to move across town in a weekend. While construction, building, painting, shopping, and ordering have been in the works since early November, the actual finishing work has taken place over the last few weeks.
Wooo-sah I'm sure for those devoted few who were committed to as-close-as-possible-to-perfection for that opening weekend. And God be praised, near perfection it was. Wooo-sah for the families who gave so much, financially, physically, and emotionally to open this facility, allowing so many the opportunity to know Jesus's love and grace. Wooo-sah for the moments of grace we all needed as the inevitable kinks played and worked themselves out. Wooo-sah for the staff, as they make the transition from "new building" to "home."
Our hometeam recently learned that our leaders will be creating their own version of Bay Area in Mexico. These two individuals are incredible, amazing, Christ-like people. I've learned so much from them, and am honored to call them friends. Wooo-sah for me, as my friends move on to reach those in need of God's loving message, and wooo-sah for my friends, as they wait for God's plans for their family.
My grandpa, living alone after the death of Grandma Berdean (miss you G-ma), was recently admitted to the hospital for what I thought was a cold. It led to the discovery that he currently has 15% heart function. Wooo-sah for him, my family, and myself as we cope with this news and pray for his comfort and health. Wooo-sah for the nerves which build up as I attempt to plan out a phone call to him, and quickly learn that he has not the strength to talk as he oh so recently did. Wooo-sah as the tears well up as I consider the times I now wish I'd called to share those tidbits I so foolishly decided were not important. Wooo-sah, as there's nothing else, for all other words have left me. Wooo-sah, for I hear again the song I've tied to my grandparents lives, and more importantly their love. Wooo-sah. Wooo-sah. Wooo-sah.
Wooo-sah for finally understanding my dad's frustration upon seeing the temporary illustrations I'd so happily placed on my skin.
Our hometeam recently learned that our leaders will be creating their own version of Bay Area in Mexico. These two individuals are incredible, amazing, Christ-like people. I've learned so much from them, and am honored to call them friends. Wooo-sah for me, as my friends move on to reach those in need of God's loving message, and wooo-sah for my friends, as they wait for God's plans for their family.
My grandpa, living alone after the death of Grandma Berdean (miss you G-ma), was recently admitted to the hospital for what I thought was a cold. It led to the discovery that he currently has 15% heart function. Wooo-sah for him, my family, and myself as we cope with this news and pray for his comfort and health. Wooo-sah for the nerves which build up as I attempt to plan out a phone call to him, and quickly learn that he has not the strength to talk as he oh so recently did. Wooo-sah as the tears well up as I consider the times I now wish I'd called to share those tidbits I so foolishly decided were not important. Wooo-sah, as there's nothing else, for all other words have left me. Wooo-sah, for I hear again the song I've tied to my grandparents lives, and more importantly their love. Wooo-sah. Wooo-sah. Wooo-sah.
Wooo-sah for finally understanding my dad's frustration upon seeing the temporary illustrations I'd so happily placed on my skin.
Wooo-sah for the mix of elation and sadness that sweeps over me, as my little Sohl gal improves daily on her quest to sit alone.
Wooo-sah for the line of ten desperate late tax-filers who stand ahead of me to use the tape and pen at the post office. Wooo-sah for the lady at the bank in the lane next to mine who learns the bank's policy on cashing checks from other institutions.
Wooo-sah for the friend who volunteers to watch my little Sohls, while my dentist bestows upon me a crown.
Wooo-sah for me, while my dentist bestows upon me a crown, or more accurately wooo-sah as he administers the shots.
All in all, I see wooo-sah as a mini-prayer. A cry to God: Grant peace upon these circumstances. Help us to know you are always and forever in control. In your time, Amen. Wooo-sah for belated-blogging guilt.
All in all, I see wooo-sah as a mini-prayer. A cry to God: Grant peace upon these circumstances. Help us to know you are always and forever in control. In your time, Amen. Wooo-sah for belated-blogging guilt.
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Wooo-sah for me when I thought it would be fun to take a 3 year old and a 5 month old swimming today. Wooo-sah for me as I lumbered out of the pool w/ two wet, crying kids, several bags full of swiming gear, a jogging stroller, a large baby's floation device while trying to evade the pitiful murmurs of onlookers! Wooo-sah for trying!
My hubby says Wooo-sah ALL THE TIME! He couldn't remember where he heard it from.
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