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I am a 25 year old college grad and am taking the road less traveled. A couple of years ago I moved from my hometown of 20+ years and a life of stability and familiarity to follow the call of the Lord. It sounds a bit crazy but I know my Father's voice and He said to go...so I did. I am a Pre-K teacher and tutor and I believe in relying on the Lord to the best of my human ability for every open door to be provided. He has not failed me yet and I am beginning to think He never will...(He doesn't!He is GOD!)I love playing the guitar and I have been blessed with a voice to praise my maker. I look forward to writing and playing worship music with my future husband(whomever God is bringing) one day and raising an army for Christ.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Still More...

I feel like there are a million things to tell you but I keep forgetting! Just like me....to forget. It's funny that I talk about forgetting. I was just telling a friend the other day, " You know, I must be forgettable!" At work I get papers all the time that say, "Amanda".....for goodness sake, I AM AMBER! Something else happened and I can't put my finger on it right now but yet again the nagging sound of "Forgettable Amber" popped inside my head.

I rest in knowing that one day, yes one day, I will be unforgettable.
I know at least my Father in heaven knows exactly who I am and that's all that matters.

Anyways, it is officially HALLOWEEN and my family and I are sitting around watching Sherlock Holmes at 12:33am! We are suckers for LAAAAAATE night flicks!

I love it! The great thing is we sleep in every chance we get and no one is ever disturbed until 11:30 or later in the morning! Thank you Lord for sleep! :P

On that note, I will share a couple of pictures with you from Friday. My co-teacher and I were "Best Friends" at our Halloween party. The kids loved it and constantly asked us to connect to each other!

Allison and I
Our Kiddos

We had such blast! The kids had hot-dogs wrapped like mummies, yummy cake balls and monster apples! These moms were the greatest! They set up the party, provided the decor and foods, and cleaned up!

Hooray for being a teacher!

Blessings~
Amber

So....... I am still Miss. Palacios :)

Yes, I am!  I realize that it was just a dream to think I may actually be proposed to Thursday night from someone I barely knew! It's ok though, I am glad to know I am just not made for a "rock-star"! I learned alot about the artists I saw. God did so much in just those few hours to show me that His life and gifts are worth more than a concert everyday of the week. Not the life for me. There has to be more to true worship than a gig every other night.

God is not just a gig!

Anyways, overall the experience was one that I am glad to have had and I dearly love the music from these guys but I still want to know the heart of the matter, in their music and in their life.

I bet you are wondering, "Didn't she get to ask them?"
That's another story!

The woman at the front desk told me to arrive at the venue at the wrong time so I missed it!

Shucks for me but I have found that I probably wouldn't be any more accomplished had I got to ask.


As for you, here are a few good pics of Jars of Clay and Brandon Heath.ENJOY!!!!!
This very sweet lady took this picture for me while Brandon signed my stuff! I didn't even know she did this!
Welcome song
Both bands came out and sang the first song together!
I think I took this one while he sang "Love Never Fails"
PERFECT!
Right in front of me!
Bye Brandon
Hello Jars of Clay!
Jars
Brandon
What can I say, He is so cute!
Rockin Out!
Goodbye
Ashley, Shawn, and Me
Jars of Clay, Brandon Heath, and ME!!!!


Ash and the guys!

Monday, October 25, 2010

AHHHH !! It's been FAR too long!

Hi my friends!

Well, I write to say that it is almost the END of October and lots of new things have happened!

1) I have finally settled into a new school year! My class of 4yr olds are great and are learning so much already.

2) I sing on the worship team at my church, I never would have thought I would be helping out with lead and harmony vocals.

3) I have purchased a gorgeous white coat that I have had my eye on for quite some time.

4) I am writing new music.

5) I have not traveled back home since September 4. (That's a VERY LONG time for me!)

6) I have sold 3 items on my ETSY website......go check it out! www.amber33.etsy.com

7) I had a revelation of God's love in a different way that I am OK with where He has me and what He is doing in my life at the present moment and in the future.

8) I have a newly engaged little sister. Albert, you are a lucky man!

9) I went to a William's Ranch Party in Alpine, Tx! It was pretty nice considering the man owns pretty much every mountain there!

10) I am the owner of the 3rd Artist Circle ticket to see BRANDON HEATH and Jars of Clay this Thursday.

I cannot tell you how excited I am to know that if all goes as I think it will, I get 30 minutes of talk time with both bands, front row seats, and autographs!

I don't even care about the autographs, I just want to ask these men where their heart for Christ lies? I want to know the inspiration of their music. I want to know if God wakes them from their sleep and sings to them a new melody to bless the world with. I want to know what it is that God has charged them with and how they make it through everyday on the road.

I have so many things turning in my head it is crazy!

I like both artists but I really enjoy Brandon's stuff. His lyrics relate to me more I guess. He seems like a pretty cool guy and I hope to hear some amazing things from both of the bands.

I guess I will see in a few days!

So, to God I owe my greatest gratitude to bless me with this highly anticipated honor! For Him I will shine and let the world see.

$45 for Artist Circle Ticket =
30 minutes of QandA
Signed Poster
Front Row Seating

Possible shot at being the future Mrs. Brandon Heath...... PRICELESS!

Pictures later my friends!

Blessings to you!
Amber