In the Throne Room

My name is Gigi and I am a Christian...proud and unapologetic. I was a lifelong Catholic - up until a few years ago when the priest sexual abuse scandal hit a bit too close to home. And rocked my very foundation of beliefs. But by the GRACE of my Lord Jesus Christ, I am finding my way back - not to Catholicism, but to my Savior. This is my journey...I would love it if you would share it with me. Sit with me for awhile, won't you...in the Throne Room of the Lord.

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Madness and beauty

It was madness!

Madness, I tell you!

And it was everywhere!!

Phillies madness, that is!

I was in Philadelphia this past weekend for an esthetics conference. It's a fun city; a busy, bustling city. And in the days leading up to the World Series - it was all about baseball! Fun!

But...

It was also about beauty...

And just like baseball, it was everywhere...

It was about smiles...

Are these not the cutest little things??!!

It was about some great food (Philly Cheesesteak, anyone?!)

Fabulous train rides...

It was about education...

It was about memories of two years ago...walking those same streets with my Sweet Hubby.

And because Matthew and his girlfriend, Stefanie, went with me - it was also about...

Thanks for a Phast, Phurious and Phun weekend in Philly!

"To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open." Revelation 3:7 NIV

6 comments:

Jody said...: So glad you had a phun time in philly!!; October 29, 2009 at 8:49 AM
Jess said...: Gigi...I enjoyed all your photos....and I'm so glad you had a good time!

Love, Jess; October 29, 2009 at 1:41 PM
Dawn said...: What a fun getaway - and beautiful. No wonder you're supporting them in the World Series.

My son and DIL love Phillie Cheesesteak sandwiches - wish they could have the REAL thing.; October 29, 2009 at 2:22 PM
Tamela's Place said...: Those were some great pics gigi.. the fall leaves were absolutely gorgeous. So happy that you had such a wonderful time with friends there. What were those birds in that one pic. they looked huge?; October 29, 2009 at 5:27 PM
Gigi said...: Thanks everyone...

Tamela, I'm pretty sure they were pigeons! I was there with my youngest son and his girlfriend...Matthew was sick with a bad migraine for most of the weekend, but we managed to eek out a few memories... :); October 29, 2009 at 5:36 PM
Greg said...: Cool pics, Gigi! We live on the opposite coast, ad we've never been there. But there is so much history in that city....; October 30, 2009 at 12:49 PM

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