Nov 08 Gear-Up, Tune-Up

This is a big week.  Take a long, slow inhale with me…

One thing I know for sure- is that our family has never really done things on a small scale… especially when it comes to change.  When something changes, everything changes.  But more on that later…

So back to this week:  I have a crazy work week ahead… then, on Friday our family of 4 will begin our nearly 40-hour door to door journey from South Africa to Ohio.  The itinerary goes something like this: leave the farm early Friday morning (Thursday night American EST), drive 3 hours to the airport, catch a 17 hour direct flight to DC, have a layover, catch another flight to Ohio and finally reach our destination Saturday night (afternoon EST).   I’m already praying for some seriously angelic children (pray for all of us- PLEASE).

I guess it’s later enough: As if our travels aren’t enough to gear-up for, how about I throw in a move too?  Yeah. I’m not just packing for this trip. I’m packing up the contents of my house so that I can be “moved” while I’m gone… and when I get back to South Africa in December- I’ll have a new (to me) home. Holy cow. It feels a little crazy.

So, here’s where you come in. Music is totally therapeutic for me. A must-have when I’m stressed. An outlet when I need to blow off some steam. So- help me tune-up as I gear-up. Tell me whats been on repeat on your iPod or your top 3 must-have songs.

…seriously. Help a sister out!

(okay… exhale!)

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12 Comments on “Gear-Up, Tune-Up”

@ngie Clock November 08, 2009 at 9:07 PM
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Oh boy, Amy! Sounds like you are in for a wild ride. God speed to you and yours. I pray that you are totally overwhelmed with peace and have a safe, uneventful journey. I so wish I was more musically inclined to offer you a suggestion or two. Maybe some fun Regina Spektor? Or Lenka? Good luck to you in all your endeavors.

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Char Clock November 08, 2009 at 9:07 PM
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I haven’t gotten it on my Ipod yet…but I have been hearing a lot of Blackeyed Peas lately….I like it a lot…oh I do have the new Bethany Dillion- GREAT!

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Shawa Clock November 08, 2009 at 9:07 PM
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Hi Amy,

I don’t have an ipod, but here are my favs right now. Black Eyed Peas “I gotta feeling”. Don’t laugh, but Miley Cyrus “Party in the USA” and just because I’m traveling to Columbus this weekend for the Hawkeye game I’m going to add “Back in Black” by ACDC. It plays when the Hawks come out of the tunnel into the stadium at home games!

Miss you,
Shawna

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Amy Clock November 08, 2009 at 9:07 PM
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Angie- Yes, a long road ahead for sure! Thanks for praying for all of us- you know how traveling with kiddos can be!

Char- ha! Yes!! “Where is the Love” is my favorite BEP song! I might have to check out some newer ones too!!

Shawna- Good call on I gotta feeling :) I’ve never heard Miley Cyrus… but I’m totally going to check her out. So, you’re going to be in Columbus on Saturday for the game?! Small world- I’m landing at the airport that afternoon! Shame we can’t connect for coffee or something.

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Shawna C. Clock November 08, 2009 at 9:07 PM
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Amy,

Miley Cyrus is Hannah Montanna of Disney fame, but has done a solo album as herself and I fell in love with Party in the USA before I knew who sang it. It is just a fun song. It is a shame that we can’t connect. The game starts at 3:30 PM in Ohio. The winner of this game will go to the Rose Bowl. So it is HUGE!!! We lost our starting quarterback and OSU just killed Penn State this past weekend. Iowa has their work cut out for them.

I pray for safe travels for you and the family!

-Shawna

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Louise Riggs Clock November 08, 2009 at 9:07 PM
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Amy…… What are you talking about a move….. where are you going? MOM

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Lisa Clock November 08, 2009 at 9:07 PM
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Amy, I can so relate. I’m in a big transition stage myself now, as we’re now moving back to the States after having been overseas for 23 years. I’ve been telling people I feel like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz inside the tornado when her house is spinning!! And that’s without kids or a farm, so I can only imagine the stress you’re dealing with right now.

I don’t have any music to recommend right now, but I promise to be praying for you. I mean that.

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kristiapplesauce Clock November 08, 2009 at 9:07 PM
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I love you and am praying for you as you journey your way home and back home…wherever you need to be – right when you need to be there.

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Megan Clock November 08, 2009 at 9:07 PM
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You Alone Can Rescue– Matt Redman

He sang this at the MOPS convention and I have it on repeat when I do the dishes. AWESOME! Where in Ohio? My family is in Akron.

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alece Clock November 08, 2009 at 9:07 PM
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here’s what i’m jamming to these days. k – ready?

Jason Mraz has a new live album that you’ll love — Beautiful Mess – Live on Earth

P!nk — So What, Sober, You Make Me Sick

Needtobreathe — The Outsiders (whole album is so good)

Kings of Leon — Notion, Use Somebody

Colbie Caillat’s new album — Breakthrough

Michael Jackson — the classics…

Howie Day — She Says, Collide, Be There

and Shane & Shane just released a new album that i’ve yet to get, but (i’m sure) is good

LOVE YOU!

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Katy Clock November 08, 2009 at 9:07 PM
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Here’s what I’ve been listening to lately:
All We Need by Charlie Hall
Madly by Steve Fee
Hands of the Healer by Eddie Kirkland
Take Me In by Kutless
How He Loves by Kim Walker

–Still can’t get over that you guys are leaving on Friday! Yikes! I’m going to miss you guys!

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Amy Reply:
November 13th, 2009 at 10:27 am

I’m so excited about the new tunes I’ve got for this long trip… thanks!!

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