Smashing Plates and Saving Grace
Last night had to be one of the best nights I've ever had.Big call? Maybe. But i think its justified.
A group of us went to Dimitri's, Pappy's dad's Greek restaurant. Not only is this a really funky place, but the food was amazing! Pappy educated us on the names of all the extremely tastey dishes presented before us - i tried to learn, but the food was too much of a distraction.
After a beautiful 4 course meal and a couple of glasses of red, it was onto the Greek dancing, the best way to work off a large meal! This was my first experience of such a tradition, but, led by pappy and her father, it was so much fun! Mid dancing, the plates were introduced, and we all vented the frustration we had accumulated during the day, or in the case of some, celebrated the joy of the day, throwing these little clay plates as hard as we could to the ground. We then proceeded to dance on top of the remains!
If you have never tried this, you need to!
And just when you think it couldnt get any better, the karaoke was swtiched on. The mikes soon became redundant as the entire group began singing at the top of their voices. If the plate smashing had not been therapeutic enough for you, then this would certainly do the trick.
Mid Karaoke, Mr P requested a song from Pappy, and we were treated to an absolutely beautiful sound as, guitar in hand, Psalm 130 was sung!
When it came to choosing the final song for karaoke for the night, Livin on a Prayer was brought out. And oh how we sang! Luckily we were the only people in the restaurant that evening!
But wait, theres more!
Mr P then put on Summer of 69.
And as we prepared for the fact that this in fact would end the evening, Mr P brought out another clasisc - Bohemian Rhapsody - and boy did we scream along! Yes, I saw a side to people I had never seen before. Derek, shouting into the mike, eyes closed, whole body into it - yes, i think he was enjoying himself!
Such an awesome night.
With 4 tired but enthusiastic bodies singing along to Love Song Dedications in the car trip home to top it all off!
Meanwhile, I am off to New Zealand tomorrow, and as I am not sure when my travels with next bring me to the internet, I shall take this opportunity to wish you all a very merry Christmas!!
Wherever you are for Christmas and whatever you are doing, whatever gifts you receive and meals you are blessed with, please remember what we are celebrating. This is not just a birthday. It is the birth of a Saviour.
"In Christ alone, who took on flesh
Fullness of God in helpless babe
This gift of love and righteousness"
The greatest gift you will ever receive. The Christmas gift we actually need.
In Him,
Chelsea
1 Comments:
Jealous.com! Sounds like a great night. So much fun!
Interesting you posted a few lines from 'Christ Alone'. Some more may be appearing on my blog soon actually....:)
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