Tomorrow's the big day. Anxious to expand the cultural horizons of our daughters, I bought tickets for a dinner theatre production of The Wizard of Oz. My eleven-year-old summed up her enthusiasm in one question. "Can I stay with someone while y'all go?" Her little sister chimed in. "Me, too, me, too." Excuse me for choking, but I spent $70 so I can make them go have fun?

I'm not a betting gal, but if I were, I'd bet that tomorrow night when I report back to you all, the girls will be singing a different tune. (Hopefully, Follow the Yellow Brick Road.) If not, then I'll think twice next time before exposing them to culture without assessing their interest level first. Unless it's free, then they can suffer through it. :) Just for the record, I think it'll be a blast! Dinner and a show to me usually means getting there in time to order nachos at the snack counter before the movie.

Annie over at www.dancingword.net had Ted Dekker in for a chat tonight. Thanks, Annie! I loved listening (with my eyes, of course. . .I've been online waaaaaay too long) to one of my favorite authors answer questions. If you haven't read any of his books, grab one as soon as you can. Blink is my favorite, but that's sort of like saying milk chocolate is my favorite chocolate. Is there any bad kind? If you missed the chat and love Ted Dekker as much as I do, check out the transcript. It should be up by Monday, Annie said.

I ordered Ted's new book, Obsessed. I should have it Monday and promise to report back what I think asap. :)

Scripture for today - Psalm 100 - Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness; come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the Lord he is God; it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

My wish for all of you - May God's love be the place you live, a place of comfort and joy and gratitude -- a safe haven from the troubles of this world. Get some rest.