Beckham Notes
July 17, 2009
July 16, 2009
Headshots
I'm occasionally asked to send a "headshot" of myself to a publication or conference or church. My favorite response was from an editor - who will remain nameless - who proceeded to gently reject shot after shot I sent them, letting me know - again, gently - that they were not quite "cool" enough. I eventually broke through with a photo that passed muster, thanks to my husband's raw camera talent.
So, as I was looking through photos tonight from this past week I couldn't help but laugh at some of these "headshots" of Beckham. If anyone needs to book him for a speaking engagement - here are a couple good options. He could give a rather thorough overview of the ABC's, including A-Z, as well as as 1-10 in his two native tongues. From 11 onward, its a bit patchy... he starts equating eleven with elephant and so forth. But he really nails it by 18. Even slips it in on the way to 10 sometimes.
June 10, 2009
What am I missing?
As I crouched outside of Beckham's door with my forehead pasted on the floor, praying that he would stop crying and simply lay down and go back to sleep, I got to thinking about what similar desires God has for me.
Many categories of struggle in parenting revolve around the idea that we as parents know that our little boy needs to do X, Y, or Z, but he simply does not want to. In our perspective we know that if he is completely exhausted it would be far better for him to simply sleep, regardless of what else he wishes he could be doing. If he has not eaten, we know if would be far better for him now and in the long run if he would simply eat, regardless of what else he would rather do in that moment. These are very basic needs in life, quite obvious to a parent who wants their child to thrive and grow into all they can be.
And so I can't help but wonder - what are basic things God would have me listen to Him about, things He would have me do or not do on a daily basis, actions or disciplines or even just small gestures that, if I would only listen to Him and trust that it is good for me, despite what I might rather do or not do in that moment, and would make a truly transformative impact - on my life, Beckham's life, Anthony's life, and any one else's life who is connected to mine?
I need to do a little analogy calculation, something like this:
Beckham's refusal to eat is to my desire for him to eat and grow healthy and strong as is my refusal to listen to God in ______ way is to God's desire for me to do ______ and grow healthy and strong and more of whom He has created me to be...
I've never been good at analogies... good thing this is not a standardized test but rather a grace-filled journey of sanctification. God... asking for the grace to let me hear You... and in hearing, act as You lead.
May 31, 2009
May 09, 2009
Oh my...
My little heartbreaker, on the eve of Mother's Day #2.
May 01, 2009
April 07, 2009
Set Design
Beckham, on location at the 2009 GPG, setting up for the Saturday night experience with special guests Sara Groves, Sharon Cohn Wu, and an undisclosed (for security) field office director. He was quite the stage hand!
March 22, 2009
March 06, 2009
Viet Toc
Beckham attended his first Viet Toc benefit dinner this past week. Anthony's Mom has been deeply involved with this ministry to the persecuted Montagnard people in the highlands of Viet Nam, and twice yearly she coordinates a benefit dinner/concert/auction attended by 600+ people from all over the mid-atlantic region.
This year marks the 10th Anniversary of Viet Toc. If you're interested in sponsoring a child's education, health, and protection through this ministry, information can be found on their website (there is both a Vietnamese language and English language section).
Beckham donned the traditional clothing of the Montagnard people for the occasion and, as usual, charmed the masses.
March 01, 2009
Saturday Lattes
Tryst, Adams Morgan, DC, with Kelly Cotter. Beckham charmed the masses. Took a little pause to down his fuel.
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