welcome.

I am super behind and for some reason I wrote this blog and never posted it. So, it's late but enjoy none the less...

Despite how hot it is here, I will say Welcome to Summer since today is the first official day. Even though it is only mid nineties here - it's way hot and I don't know how well I will last. So here's to AC, car visors, iced coffee, smoothies, bbq's, pools, sunscreen and deodorant.

I do love going out side every day to water my little sunflower plant and seeing how much it has grown. EDIT: it seems to be wilting in the triple digits. sad day.

Also, being summer - people have more time to visit!
Early this week Tiffany, Alison and Amy came to visit and explore LV. Most important - The Buffets! We all know tiff is a champ eater but we all put on our game face and set forward to achieve the 4 plate minimum (not restaurant policy but our own. Gotta get your moneys worth)!











(thanks to tiff for the sequence documenting)!

Transition lunch

Last week I had lunch with some ladies who have been reaching out to girls at brothels and one of the women who has left the industry. The journey to transition will be a long and tough one at times but she is keeping her head up and trying as hard as she can.

Instead of retyping it all - you can read the blog here via the Strip Church site.

Thanks.

This busy city at night.

I have been anxious to take some night time photos.
If you know me, you probably know night time lights are one of my absolute favorite things. And I live in Vegas, the brightest city I have ever seen! So you might think I have taken a bunch of pictures of this city by now, but I haven't. While waiting at the airport the other night I took a few from the parking structure and driving. Not much, but for now..





more to come. very soon.

Follow up : Hope

From an out of state woman who wants out of the sex industry:

Phylicia,
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!! I, not only have been contacted by your friend, but had lunch with her today. It was such a great relief. I can't explain why I felt so trapped, all I know is she broke that feeling. I feel I made my first real friend here, not including my fiance. We discussed step by step action that I can take to change that are not overwhelming and drastic but baby steps. I feel really confident. She made me understand I can't just stop dancing tonight and how it is ok but how to ween off and know that I can. I am not a bad person, I have just made bad decisions. It's time! I'm ready! Now I ask GOD, " NOW WHAT?? "

This email brings me joy. Knowing this loved woman is seeing her worth, value and ability to move forward in the direction she desires is amazing. In her first email she seemed so hopeless and trapped ("I have a co-dependency problem, depression, A.D.D., dyslexia, and I'm terrified."). But, that is not the end of her story. She is loved and then some by God and people near her as well as far away.

I look forward to journeying with her, seeing her progress and supporting her.

Many more thoughts but I will stop there for now.

heartsupport + Jedidiah's Community Series

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How is community important in dealing with issues of the heart (addictions, depression, self injury, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts) and where do you go to find support? We want to hear about the people, the places, the events that have helped you in your journey. Where do we go for inspiration and hope in times of need?

The stories submitted will be voted on by the Jedidiah Community, every submission will be considered to be inspiration for Jedidiah's monthly Community t-shirt design and a portion of every shirt sale goes back to heartsupport. The funding from these tee sales we will put toward bringing full time online counseling to the website for all visitors.

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Late night dining..

In the city that never sleeps. Someone just asked the waitress if they
work 24 hours. No sir, 8 hour shifts.

I love observing people here. It seems like you rarely encounter
people "from" here so there's always something interesting to see.

05.30.09

Saturday was the last wedding I have booked during my time in Vegas. It was a really pretty backyard wedding and reception. Tera put a lot of thought into details and everything looked great.

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