Ladies, the Siesta Fiesta is less than four months away! We are getting super excited about it.
I need you to know that we had a little problem with our Siesta Fiesta registration. Remember how we had all of you who were going to attend send an email with your contact info to a certain address? Well, unfortunately, all of that information was swallowed up in a black hole. Let me put this in Jackson terms: Bye bye contact info. All gone. Yes, there was weeping and gnashing of teeth. We are so sorry.
The good news is, there is plenty of time to start over. Between now and July 22 (one month before the conference), we desperately need all of our blog readers who are going to attend the Living Proof Live event in San Antonio, Texas, on August 22-23, 2008, to re-register for the Siesta Fiesta.
Here are some details for you.
WHO: LPM Blog readers + Beth, Amanda, and hopefully Melissa
WHAT: An LPM blog reader meet-up following the Living Proof Live event in San Antonio, Texas
WHEN: August 22-23, 2008
WHERE: The Alamodome
WHY: So that we can fellowship with our siestas in person!
HOW: Registration is now closed.
*In August, everyone who has registered for the Siesta Fiesta will receive an arm band that will get them into a reserved seating section. (This is in addition to the arm band you will receive when you register for the conference itself.) About an hour after the conference ends on Saturday, we will have a reception on-site at the Alamodome with all the Siestas. We absolutely cannot wait to meet everyone! We will be in touch with more details in early August.
*Two siestas, Patty and Kim, have created a blog to help the siestas communicate with each other about the weekend. Thanks, ladies! Patty and Kim are not employed by LPM or by LifeWay, but we do think they are amazing women. We’re grateful that they are helping everyone make the most of their opportunity to fellowship with each other during the big weekend. Visit www.thesiestafiestablog.blogspot.comto see what they have going on.
I think that’s about it for now! We can’t wait to meet you!
P.S. Leave us a comment after you’ve registered!
I am registered and waiting on the edge of my seat for August to get here. Can’t wait – it’s going to be great.
Julie
Dallas, TX
I registered yesterday but I am bringing two with me – DO I need to put in there individual names also? Thanks, Can’t Wait!!!!
Check! This is going to be a blast! Can’t wait to meet everyone!
Amy in OK
OH how I wish I could be there. I will be praying for each and every one of you as you fellowship together. I may have to pray more for myself that I don’t spend the time in a full-blown jealousy fit, but prayers are prayers, right? 🙂
Loved Melissa’s post….so glad you all get to be together that weekend. PLEASE take lots of pictures and give lots of details so I feel like I am there.
And I am with those asking, “Is there a second annual siesta fiesta in the plans…because I want to be there!!!!!!!!
Blessings to you all!
Your-not-too-jealous-yet-siesta-from-GA
Paige
Who else is in Alabama??? email me [email protected] and let’s chat!
In my first post I sounded so “godly and dignified”…or something like that but actually:
I’M NOT! I want to have a child of GOD temper tantrum and lie on the floor on my back and kick and scream and cry until I get my way – as in “no nursing school starting back until Sept. and I get to go to San Antonio!”
Unfortunately, that won’t work and I don’t even think it would be a good idea to start that with HIM. That “getting my way” was something HE has already dealt with me on – several times.
SOOOOO……Will you guys please remember all of us who feel like everybody gets to go to the prom except us?
Pray for us and maybe stand and call out our names…instead of in memory…in honor of…:-)
Love you guys…glad you get to go and have fun and meet Beth and AJ and Melissa (who’s been slandered..haha) and everyone else.
Love all of you..praying that it’s everything you imagine!
Teri
So laughing – caught Melissa’s comment that she is coming – slanderous lies indeed! Too funny!
Amanda – second the “what if folks are coming that are not siestas? I know my firends will understand the seating thing – but, just want to second the asking anyway – this could get WAY out of control for you all and stressful – so, we will all be cool and kind, if seating is only for those who have registered!
After all, we siestas are a Godly lot!
ALSO – I am a photographer and PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE can I take shots there OR will I be kicked out as a rabble rouser???? I would NEVER publish any shots to make money as I know Lifeway and LPM are the publishing photo gurus, but how can one attnd and not take a few pics? You know cell phone pics will so happen – but I have a “regular” camera . . . let me know please!
I just read every comment and feel better that there are lots of seistas like me that can’t make it. Maybe we should come up with a support group blog for those that are wrking hard at being jealous for you not of you. J.K. 😉 I had planned to do whatever it took to go alone to a city and state I have never been to so I could meet up with a bunch of people I have never met. Then I found out there was an event in my neck of the woods (Billings, MT) the very next month so I just couldn’t justify the expense, being away from kids etc. Even if it is not organized by LPM….maybe us Billings seistas should plan a get-together of sorts.
Sarah from Wyoming
Anonymous,
Just so you know, I’m coming alone too! I finally decided to buck up and do it! I’m already praying for a friend!!
Shauna
I wanna go!!!!! But, already going to Deeper Still in Atlanta. I know the Fiesta will be awesome and can’t wait to hear about it. Have fun!!!
Deanna
Waa Waaa Waa Can’t make it to the Siesta Fiesta….Does anyone have some cheese to go with my whine??
I will be praying for all of you though, that God moves in a wonderful new way in your lives. I know He will. How exciting!!
Blessings,
Georgia in MI
This Siesta from Michigan can’t wait and is praying for HOT, HUMID weather!
Love to you all!
Angie xoxo
Oh Ladies,
This is going to be great. I have registered and I am ready for Texas. I am a native California gal, and I can’t wait to be in Texas and experience this event with all my siesta’s. To one of my siesta’s who mentioned she is coming all by her lonesome, I can’t wait to meet you, I will be by myself as well.
Thank you Beth, Amanda & Melissa
Love your,
Southern California Siesta,
Celeste
Looking forward to it! Signed up & bringing a group of gals from Second for this fun weekend! See y’all soon! – Shannon
Melissa,
I’m so glad you’re coming!
What fun we’re all gonna have!
I feel like I’ve know your family for years. It’ll be like one big family reunion!!!
Love,
Valerie
This is my first time to leave a comment! Yea! My wonderful sister-in-law registered us for the conference as my birthday gift. I just signed my two sister-in-laws and myself up for the siesta fiesta! I wasn’t sure if I counted as a siesta as I have just been reading the blog for a couple of weeks, but my sister-in-law Amy assured me that I do. I’ve done some back reading during some sleepless nights, and I can’t wait to meet you siestas!
To His Daughter I will pray for you to finish Nursing School and you pray for me. I got four kids I’m attempting to do this with It’s the math and being at the bottom of the totem pole . I’m praying for the Lord to help me test out of some of the remedial Math . Started a semester of Pre-reqs and had to sit out a semester with my kids and their troubles with their schooling. I’m determined to finish it. It’s my heart Desire to be a Nurse and be able to pray for them while caring for them.(I’m like 40) now which is like the norm for Ladies in my age bracket. Kids came first . they are 14,12, 10, 7. Lord Keep them healthy so I can finish I need a miracle, I trust in you though!
Love your Sister in Christ
Sue M.
OK I registered for Siesta Fiesta… the latter will come!!! Thanks for the updates! I am getting prepared!
Doesn’t Hezekiah 4:14 say “It’s okay to throw a respectful fit if you are gonna miss the Siesta Fiesta!”
No? Well, maybe it’s later in the chapter… 🙂
Will be praying for siestas that weekend. From home [sigh].
Do not know exactly where I will be in August but I felt led to sign up. I know God will find a way for me to come to TX
All registered, I am so blessed I get to come with my two daughters and one of my best friends we are so excited, can’t wait to meet everyone!
Yeah, I’m in! Just registered and booked my room at the Marriott.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!!
Karen
Naples, FL
Okay, maybe this isn’t the time or the place, but as a fellow siesta, I thought this might add a little humor to your day. We’re finishing the Tabernacle Bible Study tonight at my church and it’s my night to bring snacks, so I made some little Arks of the Covenant out of graham crackers (think gingerbread house) complete with the budding rod (cow tail with icing dots) Ten Commandments (Hersheys Special Dark) and manna (lemon icing blob). On top, I glued yellow fruit loops to the four corners with lemon icing and put skewers through them for the poles and the mercy seat is two lemon gummy wedges facing each other. I have lost my mind! But man, they are the cutest things.
I’m registered and ready. My siesta and I can’t wait to arrive. I am so excited about the meet and greet. It just keeps getting better and better. Any chance that Travis and the gang can meet with us too?
Theresa (Alabama Siesta)
We have signed up and are so excited about attending. Looking forward to meeting all my Siesta’s.
WoW! I am so excited!. I registed early this morning posted but it looks like it did not go through. Two of my siesta are coming so we are the three muskateers and we are pumped! Can’t wait for the conference and the reunion. Blessings on all who are planning and making this happen! Whoo hooo Whooo hooo hooo!
Love you Beth!!!!!!
Sharron in Hartselle, Al
Was anyone else picturing the snoring sombrero while registering again??? LOL! I’ve booked my coming home from Germany around this Siesta Fiesta, I’m so excited to be with you all!!!!!!!!!!!
Me and my siiisssstttaas REGISTERED! I have read the blog for a year now and am looking forward to meeting all of you. YAY!!!
DEAR SUE M. WHO POSTED ANONYMOUS ABOUT NURSING SCHOOL AND THE MATH…
All of the women in my class over 40 are struggling with the math!
I will pray right now for you to be filled with miraculous knowledge so that you can comprehend the math.
IT WORKS- I prayed for that same thing when I knew I couldn’t get through it and someone gave me some examples to go by and one night…IT CLICKED LIKE I HAD DONE IT ALL MY LIFE!
GOD IS AWESOME…HE CAN MAKE US SMARTER THAN WE ARE…believe HIM, Sue…
I am another blonder than she pays to be and if I can get it, anyone can!!
Praying for you, Sue,
Teri
I am so there! I am already counting the days!
I am coming alone also, but with all my siestas there, I know I won’t be alone for long!
Shout out to Kim and Patty! Thanks for all you are doing and if you need help, let me know. Can’t wait to see you both again!
Anyone coming in on Thursday? Would love to meet and pray over the event. I am staying at the Riverwalk Hotel. (thanks to Kim!)
Much love!
Kristi B.
My mom, sister, and I will be coming!!!! We are so excited to have a girl’s weekend in San Antonio, let alone get to hear Beth “bring the Word,” worship with Travis, and meet our Siestas. We are looking so forward to it already.
My Mom first introduced us to Beth’s bible studies back in 1999… I was a newlywed and my sister was still in high school. God is so amazing in bringing full circle what began almost 10 years ago! I feel like we have grown up with your family- My Mom always said that Beth’s stories of Melissa and Amanda reminded her so much of her two girls.
We are ecstatic to be able to meet you and hug your necks in August. Thank you for setting up this arrangement for us! I hope you will be doubly blessed for how you are blessing us!
Yippee! Can’t wait. So glad it’s close to me. I’m definitely coming Saturday for the Fiesta. Still trying to figure out how much of the whole event I can manage – my daughter’s 13th birthday is the 22nd! The nerve! 🙂
My mom called me at work the other day when she read the announcement..we are SO excited! Thanks for putting this together..I know it’s been time consuming. Can’t wait!
Kristen
Yay, Melissa IS coming!!
To “Yours in Christ” from the UK. If you go to Google Earth you can find the Alamodome and hotels that are nearby. You can also just “Google” HOTELS CLOSE TO THE ALAMODOME. Also on the part of LPM’s website where you register for the event are lots of hotels listed. Most of them DO NOT have room left that were reserved for the event, but they may still have other rooms. As for airports, I don’t know, but I bet you can find that online too. That’s how I do most of my “shopping”. Good luck and we sure hope you will be there!
Melana in Wyoming
BTW, to Sarah in Wyoming, where are you? We should meet up in Billings. I’m in Sheridan.
My reservations are made – YEAH!! I’m seeing Beth LIVE in June (Atlanta) and now in Texas. God is GOOD!!! Looking forward to meeting everyone and spending some time with my friends. Maybe, I can start going to EVERY conference…… just an idea! Kerin
I’m registered!! Yippeeeee!!!!! Can’t wait!!
Terri Latham
I registered!
CAN NOT WAIT!!
Looking forward to it!!!
Sorry if this is the 2nd time this went through- I didn’t know if it went through the 1st time…..
WHOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
My really good friend and I are going to make it!!! 🙂
From the time that I showed here the message on your blog at midnight last night to 8:30pm tonight, we have our plane tickets and hotel booked!!!
We are SOOOOOOOOO EXCITED!!!! And we weren’t even sure if it would work out but Praise the Lord, it did!!!
I just finished with my womens Bible study group at church the Believing God study and my friend and I are going to do it before we go to San Antonio. 🙂
Thank you SOOOOO much for facilitating this ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS opportunity. I think there will be LOTS of tears of JOY!!!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU JESUS!!!!
Oh and one more thing….. I’ve been meaning to share this with you all and especially Melissa,… our youth pastor from our church took a senior pastorship up north but has a wonderful blog sight called Ephemeros. It is wonderful for the brainiac theologian (or wanna be- as it is in my case- ha!!). Hope you enjoy reading the many things he shares on that sight!!
Deb W. Grand Rapids, MI
P.S. My heart and prayers go out to all you ladies that can not make it. I understand first hand and will be thinking and praying for you often. Peace and Blessing to you all!!! 🙂
I am all registered and am BEYOND excited! Ecstatic! Thrilled! Enraptured! Somebody pinch me!
Counting the days,
Kristin in Austin
All registered…
I can not WAIT to put my arms around all your girls! Just trying to think of a cute way to display our blog names so it isn’t so weird introducing ourselves. It was so embarassing telling people at Deeper Still, “Hi, I’m The Preacher’s Wife.”
So lame.
Anybody got cute name tag ideas??
Lisa
We ( me and my puzzlepiecesista) are so excited about coming to San Antonio! YahooYah!
Looking forward to it!
Love to all of you-
Can the staff from LPM come to? I want to hug on all of you!
Lisa
Kirkland, WA
I’ve officially registered!! Can’t wait to meet all of you.
Much love,
~Cheryl
Ladies,
I am so upset I cannot attend. This year is a challenge, because we are stating Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover, and it’s my 10 year wedding anniversary, we are also starting the adoption process, so we are trying to weigh what we will be able to do this year. And since I live so far away from Texas, I’m in Maryland…
Anyway, I know you guys are going to have a ball! and recieve a wonderful word from the Lord on top of all that. Give extra big hugs for me!!!
We are resistered and Can’t Wait!!!!
The Ladies from Marlow Baptist
Pitkin, Louisiana
Cannot wait until August.
I’ve only been reading the LPM blogs since Deeper Still Nashville last September and have only commented a few times. Each of you have added such daily blessing and encouragement in the faith to my life! I won’t be there for the siesta fiesta but am looking to go back to Deeper Still in Atlanta. I would love to get to do this in the future if you all decide to do this again. I feel like I’ve got to be more than a “newby” to go. You all have a great time together! May the Lord bless you.
YEA!! I am sooo excited! Wonderful idea! Can’t wait! Can you tell I’m fired up???
Registered! My BFF and I are going to make a long weekend of it. We already have our tickets, our hotel and our plane reservations. We don’t leave until 6:25 that night…. so we will have plenty of time to visit with our “on-line sisters”!.. Can’t wait!
Sorry, I wish I could be there. San Antone is a bit to far for this Nebraska Siesta. A live web cast would be a blessing? Just a little idea, the price for that might be out of this world. I will be attending in spirit and prayers! Love ya!