Archive for December, 2008

Goodbye…

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This will be my last blog of the year. 2008 totally flew by and I can’t believe its rapping up today. I’m sitting here at my desk reminiscing back at all the great times, rough times, amazing times, and challenging times this year brought. I am so thankful for everything and everyone that joined us on this 2008 journey. At the beginning of 2008 I had great expectations and sure enough the things that happened this year surpassed my expectations. I am trying to write down so much that happened this year but I’d be here all day doing so. All I can say is that I am grateful to God for his never changing love and mercy. I am thankful for my amazing wife and son Diego. I can’t wait to meet the new addition to the family. Reina and I faced some challenging moments this year, but we pressed forward and here we are. We had some of the greatest memories ever this year and we caught them on tape and in pictures. In 2008 i reconnected with some great friends…I am glad we crossed paths my friends! We lost some amazing friends on this 2008 journey, but we also gained so many more. To all those who remained by our side, we love you guys.

I don’t know what to expect in 2009. I think I will close my eyes and go and follow…Follow the dream…the passion…the love…of making a difference. Where that road leads…only God knows. In 4 days I venture off to Atlanta where we will keep working on the Anthems project for 2009. This project is going to be the launch pad and platform to so much more. It’s a good scary feeling. God calls us into a place where all we have is him. Our trust is in him. Our hands and feet are his. His eyes are our vision, his heart our dream. It’s not an easy road but one well worth the hike. There are alot of things stirring in my heart and I don’t know why…Soon enough I will share them. For now let’s take this journey together in 2009. Take pictures, enjoy the road ahead. Value everyone you run into. Go for it, give it all and live to the fullest. Say hello. Reach out. Go for what “seems” impossible. Give passion your full attention. I love what Erwin McManus says, “when you are passionate about God, you can trust your passions”. Hold on tight , it’s gonna be quite a ride.

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At the end of the day…

…this is, what it’s all about…”PEOPLE”…. Must I say more?

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“Photo courtesy of “Ritz”

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Regardless we are Thankful for Jesus…Merry Christmas to everyone!

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So here we are minding our own business. Heading home from the Mexico Market. (Mom’s making tamales tonight) when BOOM! CRASH! THUMP…Car accident. Our one and only faithful truck was smashed into by this dude that totally ignored his stop sign. All I remember is hearing Reina say something like “OMG HE TOOK THE STOP SIGN”, by then his front was smashed into my drivers side. When you’re in an accident it is hard to register anything, as if your body and mind go into a complete shock. My wrist feels a little strained,  Diego is good, Momma is good, just a little shookn up. My Pops on the other hand hit is head pretty hard. He had a bump on his forehead and the side of this head was a cut. The paramedics checked him out and thank God, nothing was serious. He did go to the homestead hospital to get his head and neck checked.

So we’re back here ready for the tamales and just chill with the family and have a great time. Reina and I are left without a vehicle until the insurance people do their job. It looks like our truck may not recover, she’s an oldy…faithful but oldy. So if there are any millionaires out there wanting to get rid of some of their cars of trucks, swing one our way!

It sucks and was a little frustrating but regardless, we are thankful for Jesus on this Christmas eve. Thing’s could’ve been worse, right? To everyone who reads this blog, have a merry merry Christmas.  This is a time of family and celebration. Please celebrate responsibly and PLEASE obey your street signs. They are there for a reason.

To our faithful Santoyo video watchers. We put a few videos that didn’t get aired for yah. Enjoy and see yah soon.

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