We had a blast yesterday at the Japanese Tea Garden and China Town! Hallie (Cody's sis) drove down from Calistoga to spend the day with us. We've loved being in the middle of all the excitement that living in the city brings. Don't get me wrong now, this southern girl still loves her mountains... but the city sure is fun to visit.

We visited a church today... Peninsula Christian Center ... and loved it! I loved the diversity... India, Ghana, Mexico, African American, etc. I never realize how truly broken I am until I'm with a community of believers. The music starts, something strikes a chord in my heart... and then it seems like a floodgate of tears begin to flow! Sometimes music is so deeply anointed that it just pierces my spirit and I'm instantly in the presence of God. This morning was one of those times. The worship team played a popular song that I've probably heard a hundred times, but today I HEARD it.

He was pierced for our transgressions

He was crushed for our sins

the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him

And by His wounds we are healed

We are healed by Your sacrifice

And the life that You gave

We are healed for You paid the price

By Your grace we are saved, we are saved

So beautiful!