The Legacy Continues

Guys, the Legacy is being revamped and coming back!!! Keep your eyes open!!!

"I'm In-LOVE"!!!!!!

Finally! The moment has come that a wonderful woman has captured my Heart! I have to tell you that all Day and Night for the last 5years I have been praying for her. The cool thing is, She too has been praying for me.

I have been praying that God would be preparing her for me, as i know he as been molding and preparing me for her. I know that all these years God has been getting our individuals lives ready for this moment; uniting us to be another one of his great tools to impact and make a difference in this world. God has formed her heart,and mind with the right personality and character that would challenge me to be a better Father, Man and Husband. He has also expanded her heart creating plenty of space to Love my beautiful children.

She has a great understanding of what God has called me to do in the ministry. She sees and knows exactly what i was created for and has committed to taking the journey with me, and helping me reach my full potential in ministry. I know her SO very well, because there has not been a moment that my heart has not anxiously beaten at the wonderful thought of spending the rest of my life with her.

I DON'T know her Name, and I DON'T know her face, but i do know that God has separated her for me, and I for her. Being Single has given me the opportunity to learn so much about myself and allow me to develop the filter's in my eyes that would allow me to see the Lamborghini that God has instore for me.

Romans 8:24-25 - "For if you already have something, you don't need to hope for it. But if we look forward to something we don't have yet , we must wait patiently and confidently".

If you are single i encourage you to enjoy the journey. Learn, grow; God will define the destination.

God bless.
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Soup for the Soul

Soup for my soul these days:
1. My sons voice "Papi I love you"
2. My mom's hugs
3. Friends who see me. (SEE ME)
4. My Daughter's eyes. (when she truly looks at me)
5. an Encouraging word (from someone God has used me to touch)
6. God's whispers (when my mind takes laps in the desert)
7. Text messages from caring friends
8. Beyonce Concert with people I love
9. another opportunity to pour into someone
10. The breath that i just took into my lungs

Hence my inspiration to push foward, what are yours?

Barely Hanging On!

You ever feel this way?? like you are just barely hanging on. Just getting through the days,going through the motions, not really living. Who' fault is that? Your own. In this case my own. I am responsible to make sure that I live, breathe and not miss out on the journey of life. When I am tired, get rest. When I am broken allow time for mending. When i am overwhelmed, let others help. I'm working on living, not just hanging on for dear life. i have to be intentional with every bit of my time. its a learning process, but i'm in for the ride. :)

Worship Pastor in Training

My son Andres is on a mission. He wants to learn how to sing, and he is relentless. He is always practicing and he looks at me and asks "Papi, do I sound good?". U have to see the intensity in his face as he sings. Listen well and imagine his face :)

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Moment of the Day

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I Hurt when you Hurt

Today i went to Chapel at my childs school to see my son who was going to sing on stage infront of 400 other students. I got the seat that i thought would allow me to see him best. Out comes the first group of kids to sing there 1st song. No Andres. Second group of kids, NO Andres. Last group of kids, No Andres. What! the worship is over! it can't be! "I say" with great dismay. I look over and i see a little boy sitting close to the stage as if he were waiting for something that never came. It was my boy. He was alone and sad. He took his seat next to the stage waiting anxiously for his moment. His moment to sing a song he has practiced arduously everyday in the car with me. "Papi I know it!" "Promise you will come see me in Chapel" he pleaded with me everyday, but his moment did not come today.

I ran over to where he was sitting and put my arms around him. he said "Papi this day is horrible, i was suppose to sing" He was embarrassed, because he had worked so hard and passionately in his preparation. I was hurting for him, My gut felt like hiding for him, he pushed is head into me as if trying to hide. There was no word at that moment that could be stronger than me wrapping my arms around him.

I am thankful that i am his Father, and that i had the opportunity to feel his pain and be his refuge. I am so proud of how God has wired my boy. My Prince. My Son. Andres Ricardo Garcia. I love him with every part of my existence. Thankyou Lord for my Prince and my Princess.

Celebrating Victories

Celebrating Easter Rally '09

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EASTER '09 at Flamingo Road Church

Guys don't miss out! It does not matter where you live in this world you can experience EASTER '09 Flamingo Style. You can enjoy the Experience at one of our 6 local campuses near you, or enjoy the same wonderful experience via the World Wide Web on our Internet Campus. 30+ Services all together. Invite a friend, or two, or 100. Be there! don't miss it.

God bless you, and
Happy Easter.

The Journey

I have not blogged for a couple of weeks. I have been in observation/silent mode. My thoughts, emotions, spirit has been like a roller-coaster these past couple of weeks. I have been re-aligning my focus on the things that God has put on my plate. There are so many things that i want to accomplish and acquire, but my mind and emotions have been consumed with the Destination which has not allowed me to enjoy or learn from the Journey. So these days my eyes are wide open for the lessons need to be learned on this Journey that i am on.

Father: what do you need me to learn as a Father as a Friend, a Son, a Pastor, a Man, a some day-future Husband???

Are you missing out on the Journey, too focused on the Destination? Take some time and think about it? Re-align your focus, Don't miss out the beauty of the Journey.

Peace.....

My Mom

Please let me take a minute to boast about my mom. How awesome she is. I can see through her eyes her trying to feel my pain, heal my wounds, trying to make my world a little better

ThAnku Mom. For all u do.
I Love you

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Fresh Air

Do you know those little Carnivals that setup in random areas of town,usually Catholic churches? My kids always ask me "Papi can we go?" and usually my answer is No, because of being tired or lack of time etc... Well i was all of the above but I decided to be spontaneous and we went. I must tell you that the moment i walked unto the fair grounds there was a sense of freshness that permeated through me. The cool air of the night. The smell of the hay that covered the floor. The sweet aroma of all the various types of your delicious Carnival food. A sense of gratitude overcame me and i was going to soak up every second of it with my beautiful children to my side. It looked like it was going to rain all night, but the rain held and we had a wonderful night.

I encourage you to look for those moments, the ones that seem like time stops. You just never know where you will find some FRESH AIR.

The Call....

I can't escape, i can't give it away, it haunts me, it prods at me, it keeps me awake. It.... the Call. The desire to touch someones life in some way, through laughter, a hug, a handshake, through prayer, someway, somehow. I can't tell you how many times I have thought, "No more", "Not today", " i have nothing to offer.

But,
What about the Couple at the brink of divorce, what about the single mom just diagnosed with Cancer. What about the 20 something that sees no purpose for there very existence.
The Call beckons me to Stand, to shout beyond the noise of pain, of loneliness, of depression, of fear, of insecurity, and let God's almighty presence permeate through me unto the Hurting, the Angry, the Lonely, the Tired. I rest in God's Promise that if i will unselfishly Pour Out, he will abundantly Pour In.




"With Everything,With Everything I will shout for your Glory"......

"I Know, I Know"

After 11 yrs I can tell the difference between all of the emotions my Daughter Kayla displays, especially when she Cries.

I know her selfish Cry
I know her mad Cry
I know her frustrated Cry
I know her nervous Cry
I know her "my tooth is hurting" Cry

but the one that truly effects me is "my heart is hurting papi" Cry. That is the one that i have to turn my face so she can't see me battling my own tears, so that i can be strong for her. My daughter is a very strong girl and struggles to let people see any weakness in her but it's this Cry where she tells you "i need you, I am broken", and "i need rescuing".

Yesterday she found out that my parents will be putting to sleep next week a family dog because of age and sickness. She turned and looked at me, and i saw her eyes so big as if i can look right through them, down to her heart and see the cut that the news had made. She buried her head into my chest and i turned my head so she would not see my own weakness. I didn't say much, i just said "I know, I know, I know baby". Her refuge was in my arms and daddy's words slowly but surely wiped each tear off one by one.

I am pretty sure that God hurts when we hurt. If we listen carefully we can probably here him saying "I know, I know"... Refuge can be sought in his arms and his healing word.

Hold on or Let Go???

Have you ever played tug of war with God? Have you ever had some situation that you have wanted but God clearly says not now or not this?

I have found myself there one too many times and gotten mad over it. Why God? What are you doing? But God has never failed to teach me knew things, to supply not only my needs but beyond my expectations. Beyond my expectations?? Maybe I'm not expecting? Maybe I am forgetting about how awesome his plan and blessings are...

Have you stop expecting something great to happen? So much that you try your very best to hold on to what you want because you are not trusting that God's plan is greater, or more than enough?

Think About it... Expect nothing but mountains to be moved when its in God's hands.

Another Sign of Gods Perfect Hands

Born to this world Friday, January 30, 2009. Son to Gicelle and Gonzo Pajon. Weighing in at 8lbs. 11 oz.

Please welcome Chase Pajon!

Is he beautiful or what? Gicelle and Gonzo are awesome team memebers that serve backstage at Cooper City. Congrats!

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Take it to the Hole!

Another day at the gym and there is not one day that i don't face My Greatest Opponent... ME! I am not Dwayne Wade but I can make my opponent sweat, even break some ankles taking the ball to the hole, but what good is the move if i can't finish and score. So often I get the upper hand on my defender but I don't finish and score. Why? because there is a greater opponent that i face and it's Me.

In the book "Fred Factor" author Mark Sanborn says "we compete against our own potential every day, and most of us fall short of what we are capable of doing or being". We all face that silent competitor everyday "mediocrity".

What stops me from finishing:
1. lack of focus
2. lack of hunger
3. lack of confidence

What is it in your life that is stopping you from finishing, achieving your goals, making the score? Whatever it may be figure it out, make adjustments, and Take it to the Hole!!!!

Love to hear some of your thoughts...

My Greatest Opponent

On my way to the gym to face my greatest opponent.

Check back later to find out more about my rival and how I faired against him today on the court.

The move is over!

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Jesus help me!!!!!!

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