Siesta Fiesta Recap Video


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  1. 1
    Holly says:

    It was such a GOOD time, wasn’t it?

    Thank you, Rich!! Your gift of “capture” astounds me. May you be blessed!

    Thanks Beth and LPM staff for making this happen. It was a wonderful, wonderful taste of Heaven to meet you and all of the Siestas!!

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    Mariel says:

    great pics and perfect song! great job, rich!! thanks for sharing this with those of us who didn’t make it!!

  3. 3
    A prayerful heart says:

    Why does it seem like it was already so long ago? Still processing it all!!

  4. 4
    Michelle V says:

    Thank you for the slideshow! It was such an incredible weekend! I want to do it all over again!!!

    Blessings
    Michelle

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    calista says:

    Wow, I would have lurved to have been there. The whole reason I started up a blog is because I wanted to be a Siesta. Lofty goals, I know. I was there in spirit. In body I was at home with a sick child, wouldn’t give up that spot for anything though. Thanks for getting me started blogging though. I know this sounds corny, but has changed things for me. I was in a stay at home slump… now I have an outlet. I Love you guys to stinkin’ pieces and feel like God used you and this blog to put me “back in touch” with big people.
    Love,
    Calista

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    jennyhope says:

    Thank you Rich!! I love it!!
    Patty just reminded me of one of my lol moments at the conference. Darlene (have you seen my keys) had to move away from me because I was getting my praise on so much. Patty said it was a good thing I did not hurt anyone. LOL!! I miss you all!!

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    Kristib says:

    I am bawling! Rich you are amazing! Much love to all my siestas! I wish I could have met everyone. I am hugging all of you right now in my heart.

    Praise you Lord for this special community of believers!

    Love you like crazy! (as mama siesta would say)

    Kristi B.

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    Jeni says:

    Man I wish I would have went!!! You all had a blast.

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    Rachel says:

    I’m so sad to have missed the Siesta Fiesta I can hardly stand to watch the video!! I wanted to come so bad! Any chance of having a Siesta Fiesta out West?? Perhaps in Sunny California where I’m from?? 🙂

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    Terri in Alabama says:

    How great! You certainly did capture the essence of the afternoon! We had a blast!

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    Fran says:

    Love you all so much girls!! We had a fabulous time. Mama Beth would be so happy that we truly bonded and loved one another like we had known each other for a lifetime!!!

    Praying for another fiesta full of joy and laughter and precious memories!!

    Hugs and blessings,
    Fran

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    Momofsix says:

    Thank you Rich for that recap video. I was one of the many siestas that did not get to go to San Antonio. (it was heart wrenching for me) I so desired to meet all my fellow Siestas, but it was not the Lord’s will.

    It has been a blessing to read all the blogs, and see all the videos of what happened. I know it will not be anything in comparison to actually being there, but it is fun to share in all the memories.

    A Siesta in Houston
    Angie

  13. 13
    3girlsmom says:

    Love love love love love this.
    I’m smiling and remembering such a fantastic weekend.
    It. Was. Awesome.

  14. 14
    ocean mommy says:

    It really was a taste of heaven wasn’t it. 🙂

    Thanks for all the hard word…we are forever changed.

    Blessings,
    stephanie

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    JayCee says:

    Great pics….Great times!
    Thanks, Rich!!

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    Emmy says:

    Thanks Rich!

    Oh I miss all my Heiress friends! You are all so beautiful inside and out! I have had all of you so close to my heart this past week!

    I miss you!

    Emmy : )

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    Kay - Bluebird Sightings says:

    Looks like a good time was had by all. Wish I could have joined you! Thanks for letting us have a birds-eye view though. And thanks for playing one of my very favorite songs in the background – what a treat.

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    Anonymous says:

    Thanks for posting!! Will you be posting the San Antonio commissioning? My group is looking for a copy…it was awesome!!

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    Patty says:

    I had a blast!!!

    Loved the Siestas and getting to hug you all and take pictures was so much fun!! Ya’ll are beautiful!

    I have to thank you again, Beth, Amanda, and Melissa for this awesome opportunity to meet my fellow siestas!! You are so sweet to think of us and I have been praying that you have relaxed while on vacation!!

    Thank you Rich for the pictures and video. Your talent amazes me and we thank God for you!

    Much love,
    Patty

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    Gena says:

    Thank you, Rich! That was really nice. (btw – I liked your cart, too.)

  21. 21
    Mary Watkins says:

    Oh my word! I think I’ve died and gone to heaven.

    Thank you, Rich Kalonick.

    What a beautfiul world of Siestas.

    Hugs everyone!
    Mary

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    Tiffany says:

    Wow this video is awesome! Thanks for sharing.

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    beckyjomama says:

    OK, after watching me get teary eyed watching this video (’cause I didn’t get to go), my man says if ya do it again, he will sell his spleen to get me there.

    So, PLEASE do it again … not that I want him to sell his spleen. Can ya sell your spleen? How does a person go about that – an add in the penny pincher? Ebay? Garage sale? Hmmm, not sure I wanna know. But, I digress …

    PLEASE! PLEASE!! PLEASE!!! have another one. I am sure with time to save for it we can find a way to get me there AND keep his anatomy in tact. ‘Cause I do enjoy that man’s anatomy:)

    Love you Beth – and all of you Siestas!!!!!
    Becky Jo

    PS – anybody need a spleen?

  24. 24
    Kathleen in TX says:

    Great pics Rich! it was a lot of fun!

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    Melana says:

    Sat here with a HUGE smile and laughing. What a time!!! And could the song have been any more perfect? Dreams really do come true!

    Rich, did they let you keep the cart? Seems like the should have. I’m thinking you love it more than anyone else possibly could!

    Miesta Moose is missing all the lovin’ and attention. He’s that way.

    Miss y’all soooo much.

    Melana and Miesta Moose

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    jen says:

    B-R-A-V-O!!!! Oh my goodness what a terrific highlight video! Rich you are AWESOME! Thank you thank you!

  27. 27
    Alene says:

    My heart is missin’ you all so! Great video recap. What an incredible weekend. The Lord continues to speak to me today from my time with you all! Blessings girls.

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    Tara says:

    What wonderful memories are brought to mind when I watched this! Thank you so much, Rich, for taking the pictures and for putting them into a slideshow!

    I will always cherish my time at the Siesta Fiesta and was so glad to be a part of such an amazing group of women!

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    Billie says:

    Oh, how I wished I was there…

  30. 30
    Amanda says:

    I just managed to delete 53 comments. You wouldn’t believe how easy it is to mess that up. I’m so sorry!

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    Mama Bev says:

    it’s ok, amanda. . . did the lil’ avacado jump? hee hee
    I just wanted to say how much I wanted to be there, but I’d already carted myself and some girls to vancouver and boise, and just couldn’t get the car to go from Stayton, OR to San Antonio in a weekend! Thanks for making me feel a part of things anyway.
    love, mamabev in OR

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    Georgia Jan says:

    Oh………this is so good – it really was a great time, and I truly miss everyone, as crazy as that sounds since we really just met, but oh what a taste of heaven – sweet fellowship abounding.

    Rich – I love this – the background music was perfect. Thank you!

    Wow…this time last week, we were getting ready to start the Siesta Fiesta…

    What a wonderful wonderful event.

    Beth, Amanda, Melissa, Sabrina and the LPL staff, Patty, Kim and Holly – thank you again!

    Georgia Jan
    Romans 15:13 <><

  33. 33
    Lindsee says:

    Love the song. Love the slideshow. Love the people. LOVE IT.

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    katiegfromtennessee says:

    Me lika this video too!:) I like it a whole lot! All ya’ll siestas and the crew looked so radiant with happiness!:) And think, this is just a teensy portion of the Body of Christ. If we all had this kind of community of love like we do on this blog, you know how much encouragement and iron sharpening iron there would be??? I am thinking that God has most certainly blessed this blog, and the siestas, by allowing us to all know that the other exists!:) Ok, I’m going to stop gushing now:)

    katiegfromtennessee

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    bethany says:

    Looks like you girls had a great time!

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    Cindy- My Life HIS Story says:

    I’m feeling so Bob Hope-ish. You know, “Thanks for the Memories.”

    What a sweet time. And sweet music, too!

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    HisGeorgiaPeach says:

    Oh, how I would have loved to be there! I’ve been a lurker for months, but feel as if y’all are my very favorite friends. (I started a blog the other day. Anybody want a fun 22 yr old Siesta friend? Lol). I thank God for the opportunity to be able to get the “right” kind of girly friendship HERE that I don’t have that much of at home. It’s great to know there are some Christian girls out there that are just as crazy about Him (and just crazy in general!) as I am.

    Maybe we can have the next Fiesta in Georgia? *grins*

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    puzzlepiecesista says:

    Amanda you make me laugh…you and that delete button are on a roll!!!

    Loved watching this recap video. Made me bawl. There is nothing like a room or arena full of siestas!!!!!

    I loved finally meeting you in person, “Hisfivefooter” and myself were delighted that you stood next to us in our group photo and we had the chance to chat-it-up a bit with you. You quite possibly are the sweetest woman I have ever met. Now I completely understand all your mama’s references to you and Melissa’s for that matter!!

    You Amanda, are a “Jewel in His Crown” and a Woman of Excellence! From here on out I’m gonna be prayin’ extra hard for you, cause I can clearly see you’ve got your hands full with your mom and Melissa!! Hee! Hee!

    Keep shining for Jesus!!

    Much Love,
    Angela in Redmond, WA

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    puzzlepiecesista says:

    Amanda you make me laugh…you and that delete button are on a roll!!!

    Loved watching this recap video. Made me bawl. There is nothing like a room or arena full of siestas!!!!!

    I loved finally meeting you in person, “Hisfivefooter” and myself were delighted that you stood next to us in our group photo and we had the chance to chat-it-up a bit with you. You quite possibly are the sweetest woman I have ever met. Now I completely understand all your mama’s references to you and Melissa’s for that matter!!

    You Amanda, are a “Jewel in His Crown” and a Woman of Excellence! From here on out I’m gonna be prayin’ extra hard for you, cause I can clearly see you’ve got your hands full with your mom and Melissa!! Hee! Hee!

    Keep shining for Jesus!!

    Much Love,
    Angela in Redmond, WA

  40. 40
    Heiress of God says:

    Well I had a ball there last weekend and I am so sorry that it went by so quickly. Rich you brought back so many fun memories and I hope we get to do it again.

    To everyone who worked really hard to make it happen, thank you … we couldn’t have done it without you!

    I love you all like crazy!
    Lichelle

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    Edwards Family says:

    I am so impressed!!
    Oh how I wish I would have been there!!!

    This video made me feel like a part of it!!

    Thanks Rich!

    Blessings,
    Jen

  42. 42
    Lynne says:

    Dearest Siestas, I feel such connection to you because we are all sisters in Christ. On Monday my dear daughter passed away. She was only 25 years old. I got up Monday morning and was having my coffee. I had opened to Psalm 16 to read what you were all chatting about after your fun weekend. I had only read verses 1 & 2 when the police came to my door.

    Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge.
    I say to the Lord, ‘You are my Lord;
    I have no good apart from you.’

    I want Beth to know, that not only did she focus on Psalm 16 for the ladies that were there, but the Lord had her focus on Psalm 16 for a mom in Massachusetts that was soon to lose her beloved firstborn.

    Psalm 16 has carried me through the week. It was sung at my daughter's funeral mass (we are Catholic)..it is sung at the Easter Vigil also, so how glorious is that?

    I cannot express enough that this was no coincidence for Beth to have pulled out Psalm 16, but a beautiful gift from God for grieving parents.

    Please pray for my sons as they cope.

    Loving you all in Jesus's name,
    Lynne from MA

  43. 43
    CarolinaCalling says:

    I had a great time in San Antonio! The entire weekend was such a blessing. Thanks so much for the recap video.
    Formerly frozenchosen–now living in NC and posting as Carolina Calling

  44. 44
    Anonymous says:

    Ohhhhh I wish I had been there. It looks like a good time was had by all. The song was so perfect. Thanks so much for giving us a peek.

    Patti

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    Sharing His Plan says:

    oH WOW! Looks fantastic! Thanks for the recap video!!! *HUGS* to all you ladies and LMP!!! WooHoo

    Blessings,
    Jackie

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    bethany says:

    Beth…
    I wanted you to see this. I read Angie Smith’s (the wife of Todd Smith of Selah) blog regulary and she has started a new bible study in Nashville. They are going to go through Stepping Up starting in Sep.
    Just thought that this was precious so had to share with you!

    “We will also watch the introductory video, which I will tell you my daughter Ellie watched with me the other day and she loved it. She kept writing the verse numbers in her little notebook and then at the end she said, “I love Beth-a Moore.” I’m not sure why she is “Beth-a” to Ellie but I have to agree. She has a way of bringing all of us (even 5 year olds!) right to the throne of God. Can’t wait to share in that with you ladies…”

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    Nancy says:

    nh.foreverhis said… It’s so refreshing to be a part of and seeing so many women who love the Lord!! San Antonio conference was awesome, especially spending the weekend having my daughter with me. I can relate with Beth so much when she says how much she loves spending time with her girls. Looking forward to future times together and enjoying daily blogs…

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    Michelle Bentham says:

    It was an amazing time. Are you all battening down the hatches in Houston? Sounds like Gustav might come ashore between New Orleans and Houston – mostly near NO.

    I’m praying for everyone along the gulf coast and the evacuations… God bless any siestas who may be in the wake of the storm! Love Ya’ll!

  49. 49
    Rebecca says:

    Great pics great song! I wish i could have been there! im so glad for you all who got to go!

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    Cassandra says:

    Makes me wish I could have made it. But mostly makes me think….have I been foolish? I havent commented on here before because i see how many others have commented and i feel like a small fish in a big pond of already connected siestas….but I am hungry for more connection like this. Maybe next time….looks like it was a great time.

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