I realize this is the truth that rules the day, wonder what tomorrow will bring? Hoping for the same…

To those that might end up here, either intentionally or by some random cosmic force, wanted to encourage that ‘we’ do something different this Valentines Day… Our friends at Charity Water are doing something you might want to consider getting your loved one(s)…

www.charityis.org/valentine/

You dont need the expensive wine or champagne at the table you could settle for some clean water…

AND…. please check for the “FAIR TRADE” label on all your chocolate purchases, let your love be global..

Enjoy

In the seasons of my soul i have known the shelter of song. For me there have been many occasions where words dry up only to survive when attached to melody. The latter happens when my faith and life separate and stare at one another.. Below words and melody have met, and when sung it rekindles the pleasure that maybe someone is listening… In these moments im taken to the days where song was created among those who loved, who gathered, who became, but this piece was crafted by the everyday sound of self responding to a constipated soul.

Mercy mercy
This walk through the valley
Such barren and beauty
It’s here You talk to me

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Wanting to share a little about this last Friday (Feb 1st). Though it was a full day, up at 4am to bed at 2am, the day was full of hope and progress. I sat with Senators, Government representatives, advocates, and NGO Leaders in Olympia Washington, state capital. It was there where the opening of the first ever home for trafficking survivors was noticed and the ‘bill’ passed for all survivors to have complete anonymity was put into effect. Amazing. I come to find out that the state of Washington is leading the way in dealing with this trafficking issue, I was so encouraged sitting their and listening in to all that has taken place and all that they desire to see happen.

After this i met up with Kaylan (brother) and went into Seattle to prep for the opening celebration that JustOne was to oversee. With less than 2 weeks to put this together the evening was incredible. With well over 150 people packed into this secluded coffee house, the night sang with story, film, networking and hope. The energy was contagious, young and old coming together to be one voice to end slavery, if not in their day then in the days of their children or grandchildren. For many it was a beginning, and for others, it was the encouragement needed to elevate their expectation and imaginations.

Want to thank; Charles and Ted from JustOne for making the trek out here to be part of this amazing evening, even more so i should thank your families for allowing you to come… Phil M and Emily, Brandon and the whole gang, Ryan and those who made the drive from Sandy, Tim and Mosaic Coffee House, Alicia and Kaylan for the place to lay our head, michele, ashtin and liam for coming to be with dad and take care of all the balloons. Lastly, Rani and Trong for allowing your story to shine… (see picture above)

As a reminder for those that do not know, this Friday is Freedom Day and JustOne are partnering with the Tronie Foundation in opening the first home for trafficked survivors in Washington St. I’ve attached a flyer to the event that we have put together on Friday evening in the Seattle area. Love for all to come and join and hear the amazing story of hope restored..

It didnt feel like 2 hours and 40 minutes, i guess thats what a carefully crafted “character” driven film can do, suck you in so time stands still…This film portrays the power and tug of greed, so haunting is this shadow it pulls you down to the depths of despair, though you struggle for air, dark fills the lungs and you become one with the torment…. The paradox of two worlds dancing so close you see no distinction. In many respects a modern day story with universal casualties…. A must see.