Just A Ride

I'm Moving!!!!

2009-06-16T08:38:00.002-05:00

I have decided to follow after the style of some of my friends and move to a new blogging site. I like to keep things fresh and new, and so that is part of my purpose in moving now.

The blog is going to be BRAND NEW. It is going to hopefully be refreshing from what "Just A Ride" has been.

The new name is going to be "Gray In Oz - The Adventures of a Guy in a Big Strange Place" It's going to hopefully be alot more open and honest than "Just A Ride" has been. I am going to keep "Take A Bow" and revamp my "Of the Week" series. I am not sure what I am going to do about "Caleb's Topics" since it only aired one episode because I didn't have time to do it. I started it at a bad time too. But the second season of "Take A Bow" will air on the new blog in a new format. It will begin and run the entire month of July. I am really excited about it!! It is going to be fun.

But in any case, this will be my last post on the "Just A Ride" blog. I have had two and half great years over here and am so excited about what is coming in the new place.

Be checking the new site as I am building it starting today. The address is

www.grayinoz.wordpress.com

I am going to leave you with a clip from Madea Goes to Jail The Movie b/c it comes out on DVD today and I am soooooo excited!!

Have a great week!!

June Update

2009-06-14T19:59:00.000-05:00

I know I am way behind on blogging. I am trying to do better. I had my surgery this past Tuesday on June 9, so alot of my time has gone into getting ready for that. But I am coming back with new stuff soon including an update on my jaw surgery!!

See ya soon!! :):)

Caleb :):)

RANDOM Video of the Week & UPDATE on Me

2009-05-16T10:31:00.003-05:00

Hey all!!

So I've been off of Blogger for about a month now. Not intentionally, but I was really busy towards the end of the semester with a WHOLE LOTTA stuff going on getting ready for school to be over and prep for my surgery which has finally been scheduled for JUNE 9!! But more on that later. Here is this week's RANDOM Video of the Week!!

Caleb :):)

So this is a video of a friend of mine's cousin and his dad. I care nothing about hunting or deer season or whatever, but this is funny!!
ENJOY!!

MUSIC VIDEO Of the Week

2009-04-17T18:20:00.001-05:00

Miley Cyrus "The Climb" Great song!!
Enjoy!!

PHOTO Of the Week

2009-04-16T13:23:00.002-05:00

This is me and my little cousin Macey playing at Easter!!

SONG Of the Week

2009-04-13T17:24:00.000-05:00

"Long Road to Forgiveness" by Melissa Greene AMAZING!!
Enjoy!!

HAPPY EASTER!!!!

2009-04-12T20:48:00.002-05:00

HE'S ALIVE, ALIVE, ALIVE HALLELUJAH!!
ALIVE, PRAISE AND GLORY TO THE LAMB
ALIVE FOREVER AMEN!!!!

RANDOM VIDEO Of the Week

2009-04-11T20:39:00.000-05:00

This week's randomness comes courtesy of my friend Jamal. This video was taken a couple of years ago during my Freshman year of college. It is funny!!
Enjoy!!

MUSIC VIDEO Of the Week

2009-04-10T16:04:00.001-05:00

This week's video is from the 1980 film FAME
The song is "I Sing the Body Electric"

PHOTO Of the Week

2009-04-09T23:09:00.002-05:00

A Photo I took of this cool house in French Camp, MS

SONG of the Week

2009-04-06T16:55:00.003-05:00

This week the song of the week is "Poker Face" from Lady Gaga!!
Here she is singing it on American Idol

SAVIOUR

2009-04-05T14:48:00.003-05:00

So we put on SAVIOUR tonight and I am so excited about it.
It is a modern Oratorio called Saviour: A Story of God's Passion for His People!!

It is absolutely AMAZING!!

Here is a video I did from the choir loft the other day during rehearsal of the girls singing "Where Are You Adam?" It's amazing!!

Enjoy and if you are in Mobile come to Dauphin Way Baptist Church tonight and see Saviour at 6 pm or Tuesday night at 7!!

See ya!!

RANDOM Video Of the Week

2009-04-04T08:15:00.000-05:00

This week's randomness comes courtesy of my beautiful friends Libby and Meredith!!

To watch some more of their AMAZINGLY hilarious videos please visit their YouTube page...

Libby & Meredith's YouTube Channel

MUSIC Video Of the Week

2009-04-03T09:49:00.002-05:00

This week it's my girl KELLY CLARKSON
"My Life Would Suck Without You"

PHOTO of the Week

2009-04-02T13:06:00.001-05:00

This is a picture I took of my friend Ainsley at a fountain downtown one night. Thought it was kinda cool and deserved to be this week's photo of the week!!
Enjoy!!

Caleb's Topics

2009-04-01T22:00:00.002-05:00

So this is not replacing TAKE A BOW, but I decided every now and then I would post a video talking about some of the stuff that has caught my attention here and there in the news. It won't be on a tight schedule and as intense as TAKE A BOW was and I will have way more freedom with it. TAKE A BOW is NOT over tho. It will come back in July. But for this new thing, I'm not gonna worry about trying to get one up every week. I will do them as I have time and stuff that I really wanna share my opinion on. So I hope you like it.

Leave me some feedback and enjoy!!

I Need Some Feedback...

2009-04-01T13:27:00.002-05:00

Hey guys!!

I have been blogging for awhile, but I still don't feel like I am very experienced in it. So I am asking for some suggestions.

If there is anything you would like to see me talk about or get my opinion on, or if there is anything else you could suggest for my blog, please feel free to email me.

Or if you just wanna say hi. Haha

Anything suggestions are welcome so shoot me an email!!

justarideblog@gmail.com

See ya!!

My 100th Post - FLOOD!!!!

2009-03-31T17:10:00.009-05:00

So there has been lots of rain in the state of Alabama the past week and it still isn't done!!
When I was home this weekend there were roads closed in Wetumpka because of a sink-hole due to flooding. The rivers were also VERY high!!

Today I drove back to Mobile. It has rained HEAVY all day. I got soaked. When I left school I saw where the areas on either side of the entrance to the school were completely under water. It was CRAZY!!

I have heard that there are several roads closed throughout the city due to flooding. It is crazy. Anyways I have been documenting the day as it has unfolded. I am done for now b/c I've got to eat dinner and watch American Idol so anyways.

Take a look at this...

On the "Dolly Parton" bridge coming into Mobile

The flood on campus

The drive into the campus

WOW Still can't believe this

Right down the street from my house

Kids playin in the water in my parking lot

Check out Qik...

2009-03-31T11:16:00.003-05:00

So I discovered this new thing yesterday called Qik. It's tied in with Twitter. It's kinda like the video version of TwitPic.

The thing that's cool about it is you can record videos from your phone and it feeds it live to the web!! Isn't that awesome?!?!

Go check out my Qik profile and then create your own.

www.qik.com/calebgraham

Here is my Qik video from when I was on the way back to Mobile this morning.

NEW LAYOUT & SONG of the Week

2009-03-30T11:45:00.004-05:00

Ok so I know that it is one of the templates that is already available from Blogger, but I am not creative enough to make my own. Also just because I don't know how. So if anyone has a suggestion for how to make a cool layout, or if you want to make one for me that would be great!!
Leave me some love!!

Ok now I am presenting this week's SONG of the Week. I posted a little piece of the lyrics to this song a while back and since then the song has been released. It is an amazing song that is an incredible reminder that whatever is going on in our lives, so matter the good or bad, or whatever our circumstance, God is STILL God and He will always be.

Please enjoy Avalon's latest single "Still My God"

Getting Ready for a Surprise

2009-03-29T22:24:00.004-05:00

Today was my parent's 40th Wedding Anniversary. I am in Mobile at school as you know and I travel with IMPACT so I am not able to come home very often. Because of this I often miss birthdays and such. Well for my parent's 40th my cousin Joely decided she was gonna plan a surprise party for them. My Dad knew about it b/c we had to use a room at the restaurant, but Mama had no idea and only a few people knew that I was going to be making an appearance. It was a HUGE success and she was really surprised. Here's a little vid I made while I was waiting to come out and surprise her.
It was also Josh's 33rd Birthday Party!!

Mama waiting for her surprise

YAY!! She was so surprised...

...she cried

Josh Opening His Gifts

RANDOM Video of the Week

2009-03-28T17:36:00.003-05:00

So I am trying to get back into blogging. So I am trying to start back up my Of the Week Series.
Here is this weeks random video of the week!!

So I will admit that I love watching The View. Those women crack me up and I love them. Here is a video from this past week when Elisabeth purposefully knocked over her water to make a point. I LOVE ELISABETH!!

It happens at 5:00 but the convo leading up to it is pretty interesting talking about Obama's comment about the Special Olympics on Jay Leno.

This second video is what happens after the commercial break. I wanted to post it b/c it has the reaction to the spill and they go on to talk about how Barbara liked baths with her daughter. She talks about it alot on the show. This being the third time that I know of that it has been mentioned. Thought it was funny.

You Satisfy

2009-03-10T22:17:00.001-05:00

So I had a pretty rough day today and got some information that I wasn't ready for, but kinda saw coming. Afterwards I listened to this song from Melissa's new album and it blessed me so much. It is TOTALLY true!!!!

This is from Melissa's new album "Next Step" in stores today!! Go get it!!

You Satisfy - Melissa Greene

I have reached for a moment of splendor wished on every star up in the sky
Searching for that something more that’s better
But I keep getting let down but I know it’s gonna work out
Cause You keep showing me how

You satisfy when my soul is thirsty you’re the fountain of sweet mercy
My spirit cries with all I have inside
You fill my heart with joy and only You can satisfy

There are times when I feel sad and I feel lonely
nights I let the tears fall from my eyes
But I know that you will come to me and hold me
I feel my heart beating inside I see the sun starting to rise
I know that I’m gonna be fine

You liberate me from who I used to be
You come and you take me to the mountain where I see
I see the glory see the beauty see the light
You fill my heart with joy and only You can satisfy

I need to update

2009-02-20T10:22:00.002-06:00

So I am kinda bummed that I haven't updated this in awhile. I have much to say just no time. Maybe this weekend I will have some time to get things goin on here.

:):)

This is a pic of me and James from French Camp last weekend. He is a great kid. Info about French Camp coming soon. :):)

Still My God

2009-01-12T13:36:00.002-06:00

IMPACT had the opportunity to travel to French Camp Academy in French Camp, Mississippi this past weekend and can I just say I don't think I have received such a blessing in a good long time.

God's love is visible everywhere you look at that place. It was so awesome to see a place where God's hand was moving and doing miracles and giving blessings everywhere I looked. We got to minister and connect with kids who pretty much have nothing and it was such a great experience.
I didn't want to leave.

This statement is from their website...

"French Camp Academy, a Christ centered home and school, exists to serve young people and families for the glory of God". We provide a safe, stable, healing place for young people from families in crisis.

To learn more about the ministry of French Camp Academy please visit their website at www.frenchcamp.org

While we were there we were able to meet, hang out, and minister to kids from 5 all the way up to 18. These children come from broken homes, bad family situations, and other circumstances. Some are also in orphan situations. They come into French Camp and are taken in and loved and taught how to live a strong Christian life. They get to experience what living in a loving family is supposed to be like. Also they receive and excellent education through the school. God is definitely doing wonders there.

After seeing all of the kids and hearing some of their stories, I was reminded after the weekend that no matter what we are going through, no matter what our circumstances are, trouble we get in, hardships we face, etc... there is no place we can get to where God's love can't reach us. We can't stray far enough away from Him. He is always willing to reach out and bring us back into His loving embrace. We just have to willing to let Him do it.

Avalon has a new song on the radio called "Still My God." I make it one of my daily goals in life to continue to worship, praise, and thank God for everything he has given me. Even if it's a tough day, I thank Him b/c He has something for me to learn from it. So whatever trials come He is still my God. I pray that those kids at French Camp will realize that no matter what they face in life, that God is still their God and will always be there for them.

I hope this is an encouragement to you as well.

Here is the lyrics from the chorus of "Still My God" by Avalon. My hope is that this will be a prayer for you.

If I’m standing on a mountain
Or drowning in the sea
If I am filled with hope
Or crying out for mercy
If I’m singing hallelujah
Or scared to make a sound
If I am learning how to walk
Or when I’m falling down
I’m saying You are still my God
Still my God

MANY BLESSINGS!!

Caleb :):)

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

2009-01-01T02:10:00.001-06:00

I hope and pray that everyone has an awesome 2009!!!!

Nash Vegas Baby

2008-12-29T23:27:00.002-06:00

So we drove up to Nashville today. It was a nice drive with fun singing in the car. Went to see Diana DeGarmo at the Listening Room Cafe. It was soo much fun. Lots of cool people. Here's a pic!

I feel like I'm about to lose my voice due to sinus drainage. Pray I don't!!

See ya

Caleb :)

Boxing Day

2008-12-26T22:15:00.003-06:00

"Boxing Day" - Relient K

Take it all down
Christmas is over
Do not despair
But rather be glad
We had a good year
Now lets have another
Remembering all the good times that we had

Oh no more lights glistening
No more carols to sing
But Christmas it makes way for spring

The hearts of men
Are bitter and weathered
As cold as the snow
That falls from above
But just for one day
We all came together
We showed the whole world that we know how to love

Oh no more lights glistening
No more carols to sing
But Christmas it makes way for spring
Oh no more lights glistening
No more carols to sing
But Christmas it makes way for spring

Oh remember that Christmas
It makes way for spring

Lyrics from Relient K's song "Boxing Day" from the album "Let It Snow, Baby... Let It Reindeer"

A Baby Changes Everything

2008-12-25T20:36:00.003-06:00

Here is the story of Christmas. Faith Hill did a great song with this song. To me it is THE Christmas song of 2008!!

Don't forget to give thanks to the Lord today for all that He did and continues to do for us! Hallelujah!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

Caleb :):)

Christmas Eve

2008-12-24T23:18:00.003-06:00

I can't believe it, but I actually went Christmas shopping today after I said yesterday that I wouldn't!! I ended up remembering some last minute things that I needed to get. I had to get Lindsey a trashcan and Mama a gift card to the mall.

The mall was worse today than it was yesterday so luckily I didn't need to get a lot.

I was gonna print Maw-Maw a picture for Christmas and I went to 4 Wal-Marts and all of their photo machines were tore up!! So I didn't get it but I told her I would get it after Christmas when I could find a machine that worked. haha

But it all ended up great b/c we had a great rest of the day with family. We had Christmas with Mama's family for lunch and it was sooo much fun!! I got a GAP gift card! Some musical decorations for my room in my apartment and a Target gift card. And me and Macey and Hannah played a lot. I love my girls. It was so great to be with family. I love them so much!!

Then we went up to Gail's and had Chili with them and some of their friends. It was nice cuz the twins came too and I got to play with them. They are so cute and smart!!

Then it was home to wrap more presents and get ready for Christmas Day!!

So even though shopping was crazy the past two days and it's hot and raining, and I wanted to eat ice cream instead of drinking Hot Chocolate, it is so great to be home with family cuz so many don't have that at Christmas.

I praise the Lord that He has allowed me to be with my family at Christmas for 20 years and counting!!

I also thank God for the reason we celebrate Christmas. For sending Jesus into this world for us!! Thank You Lord!!

Here's a special gift from me to whoever may read this tonight. Here are a couple of songs from TRUTH's Final Christmas Concert. It features Melissa Greene, Anthony Evans, and Deidra Hughes who you may recognize if you're familiar with Christian music.

Enjoy!!

Merry Christmas!!

Caleb :):)

CRAZY CHRISTMAS CRAMMING!!!!

2008-12-23T23:36:00.002-06:00

Every year my mom does all of her Christmas shopping at the last minute. Last week I was shopping ever day either getting things for me to give or I was with mom. So I was totally over it by the end of the week.

Then on the day before Christmas Eve EVERY year, she will remember like a million things that she has to do and get before Christmas Eve. So today we had to go shopping again.
Now don't get me wrong, I LOVE the hustle & bustle of Christmas, but I was over it before today and I didn't want to go back.

But I did, b/c Mama needed me and I couldn't let her down. So we went and it was a nightmare. The people at the mall were nuts. I got pushed twice by the crazy old ladies. I got run into like a million times walking through the place. It was just NUTS. But I guess it was fun overall.

So finally after all of the fighting with the people at the mall and me and Mama fighting with each other we got done and left.

We went by to see Maw-Maw for a little while then got groceries for tomorrow.

When we got home it was wrapping, cleaning, cooking, and now this. I am exhausted.

Tomorrow is Mama's side of the family Christmas at Joely's house. It is ALWAYS an experience so it should be fun :):)

Here's a pic from today.

Merry Christmas!!

Caleb :):)

Graham Family Christmas, Worthy Party, and Home Alone

2008-12-22T23:50:00.000-06:00

So tonight was my Dad's side of the family's Christmas.
Last year was not what it should have been because of a family quarrel. Well, this year everybody agreed to be together. So we had our party over at Nanny's last night and it went as well as it could have gone. There was obvious tension, but overall I think it was a HUGE step and I am so thankful for that.
I think that is enough detail on that note.
BTW I love Steph's pepperoni rolls!!

Then I went to the Worthy's annual caroling party. It was during the family thing. So when I got home I heard the caroling and went and found them and caroled for the rest of the time. Then it was back to the Worthy's for social time. I like to say that their Caroling part is THE social event of the season in Eclectic. LOL

Finally it was over to Jamie's house with Jamie, KD, and Anna to watch Home Alone. It was great!! We had hot chocolate and yummy cookies. KD and Jamie passed out about halfway through the movie.

It was a great time to be with family and friends last night and I am so thankful for special times!!

Here's a couple of pics!!

Tomorrow I've gotta go shopping some more with MOM!! I dread it b/c I went shopping 5 days in a row last week so I am totally over it!!

Merry Christmas!!

Caleb :):)

White Christmas

2008-12-21T23:55:00.000-06:00

Probably one of the best films ever made. I watched it tonight and thought I might put some videos up!! Enjoy!!

Christmas Makes Me Cry

2008-12-20T23:53:00.000-06:00

This song by Mandisa & Matthew West has become my all time favorite Christmas song!!

Enjoy!!

Merry Christmas!!

Caleb :):)

It's Been Awhile

2008-12-18T12:44:00.000-06:00

I have gotten so bad at updating my blog. It is absolutely ridiculous. I know no one will ever look at it b/c I NEVER update it enough.
Since I am home for Christmas and Christmas is only a few days away I am going to try to stay updated through Christmas and my New Year's trip to Nashville!!
So check back for updates!!

See ya!!

Merry Christmas

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

2008-11-27T12:43:00.000-06:00

Happy Thanksgiving!!
Updates coming soon!!

TOO MUCH WORK!!

2008-10-09T23:15:00.000-05:00

I have too much work to do before the end of Friday!!

I'm done with my MidTerm in Geography which kicked my butt!!

But I still have got to do my Annotated Bibliography for English!!

I also have some pretty major decisions to make in the next week.

I need prayer!!

Caleb

Photo Of the Week

2008-10-08T13:18:00.000-05:00

I took this when IMPACT sang at FBC Citronelle.

It was beautiful!!

SONG Of the Week

2008-10-07T18:34:00.003-05:00

So this was supposed to be posted yesterday, but I decided to move it to Tuesdays so that I would have Monday to pick out a Song Of the Week.

The first song is going to be "Roots Before Branches" by Room for Two.

I love this song right now because I have been having a lot of doubts lately about a lot of things. Trying to figure out what I want to do with my life and where I want to go and who I want to be after I graduate.

This song is my life right now!!

Roots Before Branches - Room for Two

So many things
To do and say
But I can't seem
To find my way
But I wanna know how
I know
I'm meant
For something else
But first
I gotta find myself
But I don't know how

Oh, why do
I reach for the stars
When I don't have wings
To carry me that far?

I gotta have
Roots before branches
To know who I am
Before I know
Who I wanna be
And faith
To take chances
To live like I see
A place in this world
For me

Sometimes
I don't wanna feel
And forget the pain
Is real
Put my head
In the clouds
Oh, start to run
And then I fall
Seein'
I can't get it all
Without my feet
On the ground

There's always a seed
Before there's a rose
The more that it rains
The more I will grow

I gotta have
Roots before branches
To know who I am
Before I know
Who I wanna be
And faith
To take chances
To live like I see
A place in this world
For me

Whatever comes
I know how to take it
Learn to be strong
I won't have to fake it
Oh, you're understandin'
Oh, but when you come
And do it best
There ain't nothin'
To stoppin' east to west
(I'm not sure
If this is right)
But I'll still
Be standing
I'll be standing

I gotta have
Roots before branches
To know who I am
Before I know
Who I wanna be
And faith
To take chances
To live like I see
A place in this world

I gotta have
Roots before branches
To know who I am
Before I know
Who I wanna be
And faith
To take chances
To live like I see
A place in this world
For me

I gotta have
Roots before branches

WORSHIP, MEREDITH TURNS 20, & Stuff

2008-10-06T14:56:00.010-05:00

So last night IMPACT and the Worship Choir from school shared in an amazing night of worship at First Baptist North Mobile. It was such a great night!!
Then after words we all went out to O'Charley's for Meredith's 21st Birthday!! It was the best ever!!

What sucked was that Miles couldn't be there because his Dad is really sick. He has cancer and he was real sick this weekend so Miles and his sister had to make an unexpected trip home and couldn't make it to the party. Please pray for them!!

Then today something very "Monday " happened while I was getting ready for class.

I have this Converse shirt that I bought at Target that's white. I really like it but I don't wear it ver often. Well this morning I got up and I decided to wear it with a brown t-shirt underneath and khaki jeans with my brown, blue, pink, and white plaid "vans." I was all dressed and ready to leave but I still had to put my stuff in my bag for the day.

Well I sat down at my desk and picked up my bag and put it in my lap. I leaned over to pick some stuff off of the floor and put it in my bag. Everything was ready and then as I get up I look at my shirt and there is this big pink spot on it.

And I'm like "Where the heck did that come from?" Well after searching around I realized that my pink highlighter had been open in my bag and it had leaked through the material and when I leaned over to pick the stuff up off of the floor it got on my shirt.

So I called Steven to see if I could use his Tide To-Go pen b/c it was like 5 minutes til class started. But of course I couldn't find him so I just put it in the wash and was about 10 minutes late for class.

I finally heard from Steven, and he told me that the pen was on his TV in his room, so I got it and went over the spot like for 10 minutes while the shirt was still wet. Then I put it in the dryer praying that it the spot would be gone when I got it out. Went to lunch and choir, and then worked in the CPA for a little while.

I came back to my room about 2:30 and got it out of the dryer and PRAISE GOD THE SPOT WAS GONE!!!!

So even though I didn't get to wear the shirt today, at least the spot is gone and I can wear it another day this week!!

So that was my "Monday" story and now I will leave ya with some pics from last night!!

Enjoy!!

Caleb :):)

"Our God Saves"

Jillian & I

"The Lord Reigns"

UM Worship Choir

Libby & I (Party Planners - minus Miles) w/ Meredith

Meredith & Alli

21!!

Meredith & Jeremy

Jackie & Meredith

Isn't she lovely!!

Twitter

2008-10-05T13:34:00.000-05:00

So I have discovered Twitter!!

Go check it out!!

www.twitter.com

RANDOM Video Of the Week

2008-10-04T11:36:00.001-05:00

MADEA GOES TO JAIL!!

Madea Goes To Jail Part 1
Uploaded by Shel18

New Season+New Layout=Update

2008-10-03T10:56:00.004-05:00

Hey all,

Now that it is officially Fall I decided it was time for a new layout. Now I know that my layouts are always the standard ones from the Blogger list, but I am planning on having some special ones from outside sources pretty soon for some special occasions, so don't lost too much faithfulness in my creativity. haha

It has been way TOO long since I posted last and ALOT has been going on and changing in my life since then so...

A few updates on me,

IMPACT is out almost every weekend this semester. We are preparing for a Missions Trip to Uruguay in the Spring of 2009. It is gonna be awesome. We are also going into the studio the end of October to record a CD which is really exciting!!

I am no longer an employee at Integrity Music, which is kinda sad because I loved it there so much, but it wasn't working out with my schedule, so I had to leave.

I am still working in the CPA at the school, and I love it so much!!

School has been really stressful this week especially because I have had so much work to do!! I had a debate that I had to give in Geography on Global Immigration last night and we had a map test on South America.
Next Thursday we have our mid-term.
On Monday I have an Annotated Bibliography due for English that I haven't even started on yet.
Then the next Monday Oct 13 I have a 5 page paper due for my Worship Leadership class.

So I have a lot on my plate these days. As a result of all this I am not able to to TAKE A BOW for the time being which is a bummer, but...

I am planning for a special Halloween episode however, so all is not lost LOL

My braces and prep for my jaw surgery is still going on and progressing the best that it can. I am ready for it all to be over and done!!

Anyways, I am going to try to start keeping up with my blog a little more. It helps for me to calm down sometimes, when I can sit here and type out everything that is going on. SO be checking back for more frequent updates throughout the fall.

I'll leave ya with a pic of IMPACT when we were out on the road a couple of weeks ago.

See ya

Caleb :):)

Jillian and I

At the PIG!!

Jackie and I CrAzy

OUR GOD SAVES!!

Me, Steven, and Andrea (the two newbies)

TAKE A BOW Summer 2009

2008-09-13T10:51:00.001-05:00

Hello all,

As you can tell I haven't updated my blog in almost a month now.

I am extremely busy with school, traveling with IMPACT, and my job at Integrity.

As a result of that there will be no TAKE A BOW Season 2 in the Fall of 2008. The 2nd Season will debut in the Summer of 2009, but we do have plans to do special Halloween & Thanksgiving episodes. Also in December we will have a mini season for Christmas!! So be checking back as I will be posting more info on these special episodes throughout the Fall

Thanks again for tuning in to TAKE A BOW

See ya

Caleb :):)

Bon Qui Qui

2008-08-24T10:57:00.000-05:00

This is one of the FUNNIEST things ever!!

MAD tv - Bon Qui Qui at King Burger
Uploaded by Kennychiwah

TAKE A BOW Update

2008-08-22T11:19:00.005-05:00

Unfortunately I wasn't able to upload the Season Finale of TAKE A BOW. The site wouldn't let me for some reason.

So if you would like to see it, please email me at takeabowshow@gmail.com and I will send you a file so you can view the episode. Sorry for this. I am going to try again to get it on there and if it doesn't work then it will not be posted on here.

I am taking a blog break for a couple of weeks to get ready for the new season of TAKE A BOW. It is going to be sooo much fun and I can't wait for you all to see it once it starts.

So be looking back now and then for the new episodes and a new look for "Just A Ride"

Be blessed!!

Caleb :):)

TAKE A BOW - Episode 7

2008-08-04T11:11:00.003-05:00

I kept my promise. Here is the final episode of Season 1 of TAKE A BOW

The Season Finale will be posted later this week!! Don't forget to check it out!!

Enjoy!!

Take A Bow Episode 7
Uploaded by Take_A_Bow

I Promised...

2008-08-02T10:44:00.002-05:00

... that a new TAKE A BOW was going to come and then the Season Finale and I AM going to keep that promise. I am taping the final episode of the season today. And when you watch it you will see why it has been so long since the last one and why I have been sooooo busy!!

I hope that you will tune in. I'm going to try to have it up by the end of the day or by tomorrow. Then next week, check back for the Season Finale which is going to be awesome. A NEW season of TAKE A BOW will start in September!!

Thanks and dont forget to tune in!!

Later!!

Caleb

The Last TAKE A BOW is Coming... I promise

2008-07-21T23:24:00.002-05:00

Just because things have been so crazy at home with so much to do I still haven't been able to do the last TAKE A BOW yet. I am hopefully gonna be able to film it tomorrow and have it up by tomorrow night.

Sorry.

Check back though!!

Caleb :):)

My 20th Birthday!!

2008-07-20T22:20:00.003-05:00

Today is my 20th birthday and my cousin Lindsey's 18th. We share the same birthday but are two years apart.

Anyways, it was a great day!!

The new pastor of my home church started today so we got to be there for that and I got to sing "Revelation Song" which was fun to lead b/c in IMPACT I only do BGVs for that song.

Mama, Joely, Maw-Maw, Patrick, Renee, and Rachel all came. It was fun and good to have some family there to worship with.

Then I got to spend some time with Maw Maw at the house before we went down to my Dad's restaurant for Lupper which is what I call lunch/supper.

It was a joint thing with me and Lindsey like we always do.

Then we went to see MAMMA MIA! and I LOVED IT!!

It was an awesome day. Here's a pic from the day!!

Enjoy!!

Exciting News!!

2008-07-15T11:27:00.001-05:00

So this morning when I came into work, one of the people that I have done some things for during my internship this summer, offered me a part time job for the Fall!!!!

So that is very exciting!!

I'll be getting paid FINALLY!!

It's gonna be tough to get it all worked out with my class schedule and everything but, I know that God is going to work it out!!

Just wanted to share it with ya!!

Be sure to check back on Thursday for an all new episode of TAKE A BOW!!

See ya!!

All New TAKE A BOW on Thursday or Friday

2008-07-14T11:25:00.004-05:00

So I know that I normally put up a new episode of TAKE A BOW on Mondays, but due to my schedule being very CrAZy after the 4th I haven't had time to put a new show together. But I will be doing it this week and the new episode will be up hopefully on Thursday, but Friday at the latest, so check back!!

After that episode is posted, the next week I am going to put up the Season Finale which is gonna be something special. So check back!!

See ya soon!!

RANDOM VIDEO Of the Week

2008-07-12T10:06:00.001-05:00

The Jonas Brothers!!

MUSIC VIDEO Of the Week

2008-07-11T20:16:00.002-05:00

This is ABBA singing "If It Wasn't for the Nights" from their 1979 album "Voulez Vouz"

ENJOY!!

ABBA - If It Wasn't For The Nights
Uploaded by Millabba

PHOTO Of the Week

2008-07-10T18:35:00.002-05:00

This week's Photo Of the Week is the soundtrack cover to MAMMA MIA!

The album sounds great and the movie is going to be as well!! Can't wait!!

Enjoy!!

NO TAKE A BOW THIS WEEK!!

2008-07-07T15:32:00.004-05:00

Hey guys,

Since I just had a special edition of TAKE A BOW for the 4th of July we are not going to have a new episode this week.

So since we don't have a new episode this week, feel free to go watch the episodes in the archive.

Also go check out my YouTube Channel featuring TAKE A BOW, and my own personal YouTube Channel that features videos that you won't see here on the blog!!

Enjoy!!

TAKE A BOW on YouTube

Caleb's Personal YouTube

33Miles

2008-07-06T22:30:00.004-05:00

Tonight 33Miles was in concert at church and it was awesome!! one of the BEST concerts in awhile!!!!

Here are a couple of pics from the show!!

RANDOM VIDEO Of the Week

2008-07-05T19:05:00.004-05:00

This week we didn't have MUSIC VIDEO Of the Week because of the TAKE A BOW - 4th of July Special, but we will continue with the RANDOM VIDEO Of the Week now today!!

This is the Blooper Reel from FRIENDS Season 4

ENJOY!!!!

FRIENDS Bloopers Season 4
Uploaded by johncena77

TAKE A BOW - Episode 6 - The 4th of July Special

2008-07-04T01:03:00.003-05:00

TAKE A BOW says Happy 4th of July!!!!

TAKE A BOW - Episode 6 - The 4th of July Special
Uploaded by Take_A_Bow

PHOTO Of the Week

2008-07-03T12:07:00.004-05:00

The American flag, DUH tomorrow is 4th of July!!!!

TAKE A BOW On YouTube

2008-07-01T11:38:00.001-05:00

Hey guys!!

Just wanted to let you know that TAKE A BOW is now on YouTube. Because of YouTube's limitation on how long videos can be, I am not able to upload entire episodes to the site, but what I've done is taken the best segments from each episode and uploaded them individually, there will also be special videos there that you WILL NOT see here on the blog.

So go check it out and let me know what you think...

Here's the link

TAKE A BOW On YouTube

Enjoy!!

Caleb :):)

TAKE A BOW - Episode 5

2008-06-30T11:05:00.002-05:00

Here is the newest episode of TAKE A BOW!! Don't forget to tune in on Friday for a Special 4th of July episode!!

Enjoy!!

TAKE A BOW - Episode 5
Uploaded by Take_A_Bow

WALL-E

2008-06-29T22:42:00.002-05:00

Ok so I went to see WALL-E tonight and it was the funniest thing ever!! Totally GO CHECK IT OUT!!!!!

New episode of TAKE A BOW TOMORROW!!!!

RANDOM VIDEO of the Week - TAKE A BOW July 4th Commercial

2008-06-28T01:38:00.002-05:00

This is the OFFICIAL commercial for the July 4th episode of TAKE A BOW.

An all new TAKE A BOW will be up online this coming Monday and the Jul 4th Episode will be up on Friday July 4th here on the "Just A Ride" blog!!

Enjoy!!

TAKE A BOW - July 4th Commercial
Uploaded by Just_A_Ride

MUSIC VIDEO Of the Week

2008-06-27T16:48:00.002-05:00

This is my FAV performance ever that Katharine McPhee did when she was on American Idol

She's singin "Black Horse and a Cherry Tree"

ENJOY!!

Katharine McPhee - Black Horse and a Cherry Tree
Uploaded by Just_A_Ride

PHOTO Of the Week

2008-06-26T10:58:00.003-05:00

This is a promo photo for WorshipKitchen which is a new thing by Integrity Music similar to iTunes. It is a tool for Worship Leaders to use where they can get sheet music, tracks, and all sorts of other cool things to help enhance their worship ministry. Go check out the website at www.worshipkitchen.com

A Week at Home = TMJ, Braces, Surgery, & DEGRASSI

2008-06-25T22:26:00.002-05:00

This week I was supposed to be taking a Worship Leadership seminar with Dr. Pete at school. Well a few weeks ago I found out that It had been cancelled because not enough people signed up for it, so I decided to go ahead and take the week off and come home for a week.

Yesterday I went to get my teeth cleaned at the dentist and asked them about some jaw pain that I have been experiencing recently. Found out that it is prolly TMJ.

I have a really bad underbite and we have been waiting on surgery til I get done with school, but unfortunately that is not an option.

Today I went to see my orthodontist and found out that my parents' insurance will cover the surgery, but once I graduate from college, I will be off their insurance and won't be able to have the surgery paid for anymore.

So now we are looking at me getting braces again in August before school starts to get prep going for the surgery which will take place next summer. So, I've got alot of fun stuff to think about coming up.

Please be in prayer with me as I get ready to take on all of this craziness, b/c it is going to be exactly that!!

On a different note, I've been able to catch up almost all the way with DEGRASSI. Which if you don't know, is a Canadian TV show that comes on The-N. Ryan and Renee got me watching it and I am totally addicted. I've watced Seasons 1-6 all the way through in like 3 weeks, and now I am watching Season 7 on iTunes and it is the darkest season so far even counting JT's death in Season 6. I have a few more episodes to watch in order to catch with when they start airing the final few episodes of the season on The-N. So once I see the rest, I will blog about it of course.

As far as TAKE A BOW goes, I was going to put up a new show this past Monday, but it is taking me longer to edit it than I thought. Hopefully I should be able to finish it up tomorrow and put it up. It will be listed as if I posted it on Monday because I already started the post and then wasn't able to upload the video, so...
But it is going to be a very fun show, so make sure you tune in!!

See ya soon!!

TAKE A BOW - Episode 4 - The Blooper Show

2008-06-23T11:25:00.003-05:00

Here is the newest episode of TAKE A BOW!! It features all of the bloopers from the first three episodes!! It's pretty funny!!

An all new Special July 4th episode of TAKE A BOW will be up next week, with three VERY special guests!!

Enjoy!!

Take A Bow - Episode 4 - The Blooper Show
Uploaded by Take_A_Bow

RANDOM VIDEO of the Week

2008-06-21T22:39:00.001-05:00

This week's Random video is from when I saw Melissa in Florida. She brought her little kid Hutch on stage and he sang "God Is In Control" with her. It was precious!!

Enjoy!!

Hutch sings "God Is In Control" with Melissa
Uploaded by Just_A_Ride

MUSIC VIDEO Of the Week

2008-06-20T11:44:00.002-05:00

This is a classic one here. This is Kelly Clarkson and Reba McEntire singing "Does He Love You" from the American Idol Concert Special that aired in 2002 after Kelly was crowned.

Enjoy!!

Kelly Clarkson & Reba McEntire - Does He Love You (Live At A
Uploaded by Just_A_Ride

PHOTO Of the Week

2008-06-19T21:27:00.004-05:00

Here's this week's photo of the week

This is my little baby cousin Ford!!

Enjoy!!

TAKE A BOW - Melissa Greene Interview

2008-06-16T18:50:00.004-05:00

Due to being at home for the weekend for Father's Day, I wasn't able to get a new episode of TAKE A BOW ready for today, but next week there will be an all new BRAND NEW episode with some special guests!! So make sure you tune in!!

If you've missed a show, feel free to click on the links below to view past episodes!!

Until next time, enjoy once again the interview with Melissa Greene from TAKE A BOW - Episode 3.

See ya later!!

TAKE A BOW - Melissa Greene Interview
Uploaded by Take_A_Bow

TAKE A BOW - Episode 1

TAKE A BOW - Episode 2

TAKE A BOW - Episode 3

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

2008-06-16T18:48:00.002-05:00

I hope that all you Dads out there had an awesome Father's Day!!

Here's a pic of me and my brother Josh and my Daddy Johnny on Father's Day!!

Enjoy!!

RANDOM VIDEO of the Week

2008-06-14T09:21:00.006-05:00

Here is Alli & Austin and their first dance as a new married couple!!

Enjoy!!

Alli & Austin Wylly - Wedding Dance
Uploaded by Just_A_Ride

MUSIC VIDEO Of the Week

2008-06-14T09:19:00.002-05:00

This is me and my friend Britney being crazy doing the Cha Cha Slide the other night at the house.

Enjoy!!

Cha Cha Slide - Britney & Caleb
Uploaded by Just_A_Ride

PHOTO Of the Week

2008-06-12T13:29:00.004-05:00

Here's is the new PHOTO Of the Week

This was taken when I was in Pensacola a couple of weekends ago. It's the pier at the beach. It's cool because at night it looks like it goes on forever.

Enjoy!

Ever Ever After - Alli & Austin's Wedding

2008-06-11T11:36:00.003-05:00

This past Saturday one of our own from IMPACT got married. Alli married Austin and now she is Alli Wylly!!

It was a fun day and MOST of IMPACT made it so it was a fun reunion!!

Here are a couple of pics from the wedding!! Enjoy!!

Caleb :):)

TAKE A BOW - Episode 3

2008-06-09T19:59:00.003-05:00

Here is this week's TAKE A BOW!!!!

Make sure you watch because this week features a very SPECIAL interview with a VERY Special guest!!

See who it is...

Leave some feedback!!

Enjoy!!

TAKE A BOW - Episode 3
Uploaded by Take_A_Bow

Not sure what to name this post...

2008-06-08T22:34:00.002-05:00

Today was an awesome day!!

Dr. Pete preached at NOMO this morning on WORSHIP and it was AMAZING!! Love ya Dr. Pete!!

We had a great lunch with Renee's parents. Tonight was fun at church with Mark preaching and Heather sang "He's Been Faithful" and it was THA SHIZZ!!!! Then I went out to eat with Will and Breanne @ STEAK & SHAKE!!!!

That was the day in a nutshell!!

I wanna invite you to tune in for a NEW episode of TAKE A BOW tomorrow night here on the Just A Ride blog. It is going to be a VERY special episode with a VERY SPECIAL guest so make sure you check back and see who it will be!!

Thanks & God Bless!!

Caleb :):)

RANDOM VIDEO of the Week

2008-06-07T22:38:00.002-05:00

Here is our RANDOM VIDEO of the Week

This is a blooper video from when Danielle and I were filming her interview for TAKE A BOW!!

Enjoy!!

TAKE A BOW - Danielle Interview Blooper
Uploaded by Just_A_Ride

MUSIC VIDEO Of the Week

2008-06-06T09:18:00.002-05:00

The second Music Video Of the Week!!

This week, it's Idina Menzel & Kristin Chenoweth on the Tony Awards doing "Defying Gravity." It was absolutely amazing and TOTALLY flawless!!

Enjoy!! :):)

Defying Gravity - Wicked at the Tony's
Uploaded by Just_A_Ride

PHOTO Of the Week

2008-06-05T09:27:00.003-05:00

Here's our 2nd Photo Of the Week.

This photo was taken by me this past Tuesday in chapel at Integrity. The guy that is being prayed around is Demetrius and he is leaving Integrity to go to school for counseling. It's a very bittersweet time for him. But God is going to do amazing things with his ministry. We are very excited for him. Anyways he works in the Marketing department at Integrity and the people around him are all the people that he works with.

Such an awesome pic!!!!

Ryan Leaving = Drama

2008-06-04T23:09:00.002-05:00

Ok so this summer while working at Integrity I am staying with my AWESOME friends Ryan and Renee. Well last week, Ryan was gone on a mission trip to Mexico and he had a great time and everything went great!!

The least I can say is that everything at the house while he was gone was a NiGtMArE!!

So much crap happened, we're not even gonna go into it again.

Well tonight he left again to go on a trip where he is gonna be gone for a long time again. He hadn't been gone 3 hours when we had drama already.

Our friend Britney is staying with us while Ryan is gone and she was here and me and her and Renee were gonna go bring the dogs from outside into the garage for the night.

Ryan has the key that opens the garage door with him!!

So we couldn't get in.

We tried everything to try to get the door open. Finally I noticed the door that is on the top of the garage that is kinda like one of those barn doors on the side up at the top. I stood up on a trashcan and pulled it open with a wrench!!

Then Renee had to pull her car around the yard and I climbed up on the top of her car to jump across what seemed like the GREAT DIVIDE into the garage to go downstairs and open the door!!

So needless to say, it was an ORDEAL, but we got it open and got the dogs in.

The dogs have been having a BAD flee problem too so that is a drama in itself.

But overall it was a fun night. I told Britney I felt like an explorer going down into a basement or something looking for treasure. It was pretty awesome!!

TTYS

Caleb :):)

Broke and Blessed!!

2008-06-03T17:23:00.003-05:00

This is only Tuesday and it has been an amazing week so far!! Even though I am really tired from alot going on, God is doing great things in my life!!

Saturday I went to Pensacola and came back on Sunday night and I've been at work for the past two days so it's been go go go. And I am all out of fundage. That means, no $$$$ I have been struggling to find a job and it is beginning to get very tiresome!! So I am pretty much broke, but I am soo blessed because God is awesome!!

One thing that I have been learning a lot over the past few months is how to sit back and just be quiet and still in the Lord. We get so caught up mostly in just everyday life that we forget to just sit back and listen to what God has to say to us.

So I've been working on just sitting back and listening to what God says and it has been a blessing. Because of that God gave me an awesome internship at Integrity Music here in Mobile and I am loving it!! I am learning and getting to experience sooo much by working there. The people are great!! And I am getting skills that I can use either in the Music Business or Artist side. I am SOO very grateful for that opportunity!! Thank you Lord for being so awesome!!

That's all for today!! I'll leave ya with a few pics!!

Have a great evening and don't forget to check out the latest TAKE A BOW!!

God Bless,
Caleb :):)

Me and Meredith at her Farewell Dinner Before She Left for Nashville

Me w/ PARACHUTE BAND

TAKE A BOW - Episode 2

2008-06-02T14:27:00.003-05:00

Here's is the 2nd episode of TAKE A BOW!!

Also if you want to check out previous commericals and episodes, go to our TAKE A BOW channel on DailyMotion the address is

www.dailymotion.com/take_a_bow

Make sure to watch and leave me some feedback!!

Enjoy!!

Take A Bow - Episode 2
Uploaded by Take_A_Bow

A FUN Weekend!!

2008-06-01T22:37:00.003-05:00

Hey fellow bloggers!!

I hope that you all have enjoyed the Of the Week series so far. Sorry about forgetting to put the Random one up on time.

Tomorrow a brand new TAKE A BOW will be up. This week I had a special guest. I went to visit my friend Danielle in Pensacola this weekend. She is a fellow member of IMPACT which is a group we sing in. And we sat down and talked a little bit and she also performed a song she has written. So it is going to be a fun show!! So make sure you check back in.

Below you will see a couple of pics from the taping and some other random ones that we took over the weekend!!

Enjoy and remember to check back for a BRAND NEW episode of TAKE A BOW here on the Just A Ride blog!!

See ya!!

Random Video of the Week

2008-06-01T00:35:00.003-05:00

This is our FIRST Random Video of the Week!!

And it was supposed to be put up yesterday (Saturday) and I forgot!! LOL

The following video is a short one that I put together for my friend Miles when he ran for SGA Vice President. It was fun and that is my voice with effects on it in the video!! Haha. He didn't win but the campaign was fun!!

Enjoy!!

Got Miles Campaign Video
Uploaded by Just_A_Ride

Music Video Of the Week

2008-05-30T20:51:00.003-05:00

This is our FIRST Music Video Of the Week!!

This is a video that my friend Danielle and I recorded one day at my Daddy's restaurant. It's hilarious!! There is a point where you will hear someone tallking. That is Danielle talking on the phone while we were in the middle of the video. We just decided to keep it because it was so funny!!
Enjoy!!

As Long As You're Mine
Uploaded by Just_A_Ride

Photo Of the Week

2008-05-29T14:50:00.002-05:00

This is the very first Photo Of the Week!!

This is a candid that I captured at the house on Memorial Day. This is Jacob and he is the nephew of the people that I live with. I'm totally obsessed with this picture this week!! Hope you enjoy!!

Exciting NEW Stuff!!

2008-05-28T14:50:00.005-05:00

I hope that you have checked out the Debut Episode of TAKE A BOW. There has been no response to it which probably means that no one has watched it, but that's ok. Hopefully activity will pick up. :):) If you have yet to see it, it should still be up on the main page of the blog. If not you can CLICK HERE to see it.

I'm also going to start a few more new things in addition to the TAKE A BOW series. Its's a series I'm calling "...Of the Week." It will consist of different elements that will be posted weekly on my blog. So far I have come up with three elements. If you have any suggestions for more, let me know.

Here is a schedule for what my updates will look like from here out on a weekly basis.

JUST A RIDE - Blog Schedule

Sunday - TBA (Random Post)

Monday - New TAKE A BOW Posted

Tuesday - TBA (Random Post)

Wednesday - TBA (Random Post)

Thursday - Photo Of the Week

Friday - Music Video Of the Week

Saturday - Random Video Of the Week

Again if there is more stuff you'd like to see, let me know and I will add it in.

I've also set up a couple of places where you can go to view all the videos that I ever post here on the blog.

The first channel is one that I set up specifically for the blog and it's on DailyMotion. There, all the videos from blog will be posted. As an extra feature I will also add videos to my "Favorites" list that are on Daily Motion that I have watched and enjoyed, from Music Videos to other Randomness. Also all the "...Of the Week" videos will be archived in a playlist here. So check it out!! Here's a link...

Just A Ride @ DailyMotion

The second is a seperate channel set up specifically for my show TAKE A BOW. I will post every episode of the show here on the blog but it will also be featured on the DailyMotion channel so if you miss one they will all be in one place and easy to get to. Here's a link...

TAKE A BOW @ DailyMotion

I think that is everything. If you've got any feedback please feel free to do it here on the blog or if you would like, you can email one of two email addresses.

For stuff to do with TAKE A BOW email takeabowshow@gmail.com

For general blog stuff and for Anything else email justarideblog@gmail.com

I'm pretty sure that's it for today!! Hope to hear from ya soon!!

Sunday showed Teenage Depression and Suicide Awareness

I got a new hat yesterday!!

TAKE A BOW DEBUT

2008-05-26T09:22:00.004-05:00

Here it is... enjoy the debut episode of TAKE A BOW!!

Be sure to leave some comments and feedback to let me know what you wanna see!!

Happy Memorial Day!!

TAKE A BOW - Episode 1
Uploaded by Take_A_Bow

NEW BLOG, NEW LAYOUT, NEW SHOW!!

2008-05-25T00:50:00.003-05:00

So yesterday (Saturday) I finally taped the first episode of my show TAKE A BOW!! It took some time to finally get it done, but it is in the can and it will debut here on the JUST A RIDE blog on Monday which will be Memorial Day. I KNOW that everyone is off work that day so you better stop by and watch it and let me know what you think about it. I'm glad that I will be off to spend some time resting!!

To celebrate the debut of the show I decided to change the layout of the blog. It adds a bit more life to it which is what I want this blog to be about. My life. So hopefully everyone will enjoy it.

Friday night was my cousin Lindsey's graduation. Below you will find a picture from her of all of us cousins!! Enjoy and come back on Monday for the debut of TAKE A BOW.

See ya soon!! And be careful on the road this weekend...

Caleb :):)

Pray for the Chapmans

2008-05-22T23:29:00.005-05:00

(Left to right Will Franklin, Maria, Steven, Shaoey, Mary Beth, Stevey Joy, Caleb and Emily)

So as many of you know Christian artist Steven Curtis Chapman and his family have experienced a terrible tragedy this week.

I was going to tape my first show for TAKE A BOW tonight, but decided that I should take this time to encourage anyone who is reading this to take a few moments and pray for Steven and his family.

Below is all of the information on what has been happening.

from www.stevencurtischapman.com...

MARIA SUE CHAPMAN, DAUGHTER OF STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN, DIES IN ACCIDENT AT FAMILY HOME

NASHVILLE, TN...5/21/08... At approximately 5pm on the afternoon of Wednesday May 21st, Maria Sue Chapman, 5 years old and the youngest daughter to Steven and Mary Beth Chapman was struck in the driveway of the Chapman home in Franklin, TN. Maria was rushed to Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital in Nashville, transported by LifeFlight, but died of her injuries there. Maria is one of the close knit family’s six children and one of their three adopted daughters.

More than five years ago, Chapman and his wife MaryBeth founded The Shaohannah’s Hope Ministry after bringing their first adopted daughter, Shaohannah, home from China. The ministry’s goal is to help families reduce the financial barrier of adoption, and has provided grants to over 1700 families wishing to adopt orphans from around the world. Chapman is a five-time GRAMMY ® winner and 54-time Dove Award winning artist who has sold over 10 million albums and garnered 44 No. 1 singles.

also from www.stevencurtischapman.com

The Chapman family is so grateful for the incredible outpouring of love and support at this difficult time.

By mail, send to PO Box 150156 Nashville, TN 37215.

In lieu of flowers, the Chapmans request any gifts be directed to Shaohannah’s Hope.

Funeral Arrangements for Maria Sue Chapman

FRI May 23rd Visitation 5-8p

SAT May 24th Memorial service 11a

at Christ Presbyterian Church
2323 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN
(615) 373-2311

Steven's Official Website

There is also a blog posted by Steven's manager I think, where you can go to read more about Maria Sue and watch a video. You can also leave messages for the Chapman family. You will find that link below...

In Memory of Maria

I also created a Facebook group which you can get to by clicking the link below...

We Love the Chapman Family

Please pray for this family. In my opinion, children are one of the greatest gifts that God can bless us with. They NEVER cease to amaze me when I am around them. It is so heartbreaking to lose them. My heart aches for this family.

Many blessings and love to you Chapman family...

Caleb

The Wait Continues...

2008-05-19T21:49:00.002-05:00

So I was going to tape the first show of TAKE A BOW this past Saturday and I couldn't because of technical difficulties, so I am going to hopefully do it this week sometime when I have some free time so that it can be up by the end of the week!!

I would say thanks for being patient but I'm not sure that anyone looks at this blog anyways LOL...

TTYS

Caleb :):)

Almost There

2008-05-15T18:10:00.002-05:00

My first week of work at Integrity is almost over. I'll add more detail once it finally IS over.

TAKE A BOW is going to end up debuting next week instead of this week. I'm gonna tape the show on Saturday and then put it online next week sometime. So keep checking back for it.

Thanks guys!!

Talk to you again soon!!

Caleb

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

2008-05-11T23:38:00.003-05:00

Hope everyone remembered to tell their moms how much they love them today!!

We had SOOO much fun today with everyone!! Here's a few pics!!

Josh, Mama, and Me

Aunt Suzie and Me

Maw-Maw and Me

Mama and Me

Cousin Joely and Me

Also don't forget to look through the other blogs and check out the TAKE A BOW promos. The show will helpfully be making its debut sometime this week!!

See ya later!!

INVITATION

2008-05-10T14:22:00.002-05:00

Send me some feedback on this!!

REMEMBER!!

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SUNDAY!!!!

What is on Sunday??

Sunday is going to be May 11, 2008 which is, MOTHER'S DAY!!!!

Make sure that you get something really really GOOD for your mom on her special day!!!!

Me and Mama November 2007

TAKE A BOW

2008-05-08T23:29:00.003-05:00

So one of my dreams is to co-host or be the host of a talk show or news show. So I decided since I am not currently in that job position I would come up with my own. So I have and it is called TAKE A BOW. Here is a little video introduction to give you a little of an idea of what you will see. Let me know if you like it!!

EVER EVER AFTER

2008-04-22T11:33:00.006-05:00

The end of another school year is drawing near. We have a little over one week left before we must move out of the dorm for the summer. The year has FLOWN by so quickly. It is amazing how fast it has all passed. It has been an amazing year!! God has done soo many things in my life that I could not have accomplished without Him. PRAISE YOU LORD!! IMPACT of course has been an absolutely AMAZING experience. There are not many words that can describe my gratitution for God allowing me to be apart of something so great!!

Most recently I am very excited about an internship that I will be doing this summer at Integrity Music!! When I found out that I was gonna be doing it I was floored!! I couldn't believe that I would ever say that I would be interning at one of if not the biggest Christian music group in the world!! I still can't believe it!! WOW PRAISE GOD!!

So after a week off to go home and see family I will be returning to start the internship. My friends Ryan & Renee King have offered to let me live with them which is AMAZING because it is going to save me soo much money. Thanks guys!! Now I am just praying that I can find a job in addition to my work at Integrity because the internship isn't paid. But I trust that God will work it out.

So I am just praying now that I can get through this week with my voice and piano juries and my Math final!! Then I will begin packing to move out.

I'm not sure why I titled this Ever Ever After. I guess because I just got done working on a slideshow for IMPACT and it ends with the song "Ever Ever After" by Carrie Underwood. We're losing one of our members. She is the only original member of the group left and she is graduating and getting married and moving away and all of that. We're going to miss her alot!! But GOD has AWESOME things in store for her.

I'm gonna close this out with some pics from here at the end of the year. Enjoy!!

The girls bein crazy at Alli and Austin's Shower

They're getting married (BTW he's not in IMPACT :) )

The food was amazing

At our last IMPACT dinner of the year

The gift we gave Dr. Pete and Ms. Karen

Aren't they a great couple!!