NYC Bound…

By Manny Rivera | October 3, 2011 |
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I’m spending five days in New York City with two women.  I know, that’s a strange opening sentence for a blog.  The two women are my wife and daughter.  We are about to board a plane to the Big Apple to see Calysta Blaise perform in her showcase dances.  At the end of the week we get the privilege of bringing her home with us for one week.

One of the hardest things I had to do as a parent, was leaving her in such a big city.  But I know this is where she belongs and this is where God is molding, shaping and using her.  As believers we are NEVER exempt from painful decisions and difficult times.  It’s only through them that God can form us into the people He wants us to be.

I’m just very thankful for the short time of respite we’ll have with her.  It’s funny how we realize how much we value something or someone until they’re absent from our lives.  

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8 Comments

  1. Javier Navas on October 3, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Well pastor, Im happy for you pastor, You will see the hand of God blessing Calyx in her showcases. I’ll be praying good times for you, pastor Vicky and Calyx.



  2. Andrea on October 3, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Enjoy! Calysta Blaise sounds like a superstar name – tell her “break a leg” not litterally, that’s showbiz talk. Im so proud of her – you guys hv done a great job raising her



  3. Jazz on October 3, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Have fun in New York. I understand just how you feel every time I get to visit my family. May we not take the relationships that God has blessed us with us or granted and may we know that we were blessed.



  4. cindy shappy on October 3, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Pastor, when I think about your relationship with your family I get
    all choked up with loving thoughts as to how lucky they are to have
    you and Pastora Victoria for their parents. I know there is no such
    thing as luck: you have worked so hard to train them in the way of
    our Lord. Your sermon yesterday was so special and I hope all that
    hear it take it to heart. Enjoy N Y City. I am so thrilled for
    Calysta’s being able to perform in her showcase dance and that you are there to see her! ENJOY!! Miss you and love you all!



  5. Jalina on October 3, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    I am very excited for all of you. God is doing something great with Calysta. Enjoy every minute. Love you guys.



  6. manny on October 4, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    I am very happy for you guys that you are spending time with your Daughter and she is doing pretty good. the Lord is taking care of her and watching over her.



  7. januel on October 4, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I am very happy for you guys and for calysta.



  8. Mario on October 19, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    That happens with everything we recognize and acknowledge the importance of something or someone when they are not with you.