Tuesday, September 28, 2010

This Portion of My Life Is Brought to Me By The Word SURPRISE.

So, my wife got in cahoots with the worship staff at my church today. They surprised me with a Book Release Day Surprise Party. Again, as always, I was clueless. Walked right by this door of the normally-empty extra office before the party and didn't even see it:


I'm sharp, let me tell you. Nothing gets by me.

They had balloons...flowers...Popeye's Chicken...strawberry cake...Dr. Pepper...friends...family...

Popeye's Chicken, I said. My wife knows my love language.

It was a room full of happy. That's what it was.

Here's Mr. Dorky McClueless walking in:


I bet Max Lucado doesn't get Popeye's on his release days. So there.


The strawberry cake was a conduit of the glory of God.


I even got presents.





I'm so thankful for the sweet people in this picture...and so many more, who have made me feel so special this week and always. Thank you so much!

22 comments:

Carolyn said...

Looks like a wonderful surprise party. Congratulations on the book.
I can hardly wait to get my copy. Glad you were able to get away down to the ocean for some family time and reflection. It's a great place to be alone with God

Love you
Carolyn
Oceanside,Ca

Leah Adams said...

Popeye's AND Strawberry Cake???? Bless the sweeet Lord Jesus. What a celebration. Congratulations, Travis!!

Leah

Anonymous said...

Love it love it love it!

Congrats Travis. :) I know you worked hard for this!!

Deidre said...

Strawberry cake ... yum!

Going this morning to get my copy! Congratulations. I'm so proud.

Patty said...

Congratulations!!! It looks like a fun party and you can never go wrong with Popeyes chicken! I can't wait to get your book!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! A book I will be purchasing. :) Max Lucado may not have received a slammin' party like yours - but he did come speak in our chapel (world vision's) as part of his book tour. Should I book you now as well? (kidding).

Congrats, congrats!!!

Anonymous said...

" These are a few of my favorite things" Thanks for making Music "Worship"!

Janet Roller said...

So proud of you, Travis. I can hardly wait to read your book! It's no surprise to me that God is blessing you!!
Here's to more happy -
Janet

Sarah said...

Congratulations! Can't wait to pick up my copy of the book!

fuzzytop said...

A well-deserved celebration! That must be Angela's famous strawberry cake... You are certainly blessed!

Adrienne

Heidi said...

Congratulations Mr. McClueless! :) Can't wait to read the book.

Melanie said...

Awesome! What a great reason to celebrate! Congrats on your book. I'm looking forward to reading it.

Blessings from Idaho,
Melanie

Anonymous said...

What a good wife! Now I need to go find me some Popeye's... thanks very much for the craving. :) Congratulations - God is doing big things!

eMel08@comcast.net said...

Travis, I went to Lifeway yesterday and got my copy. Now if I ever get through Beth's intro. I'll start your book. Just kidding.
Can't wait for God to surprise me through your writing. He has sure used you through music and now this.Wow! Looks like it was a great party. Congratulations and continued Blessings, Melanie Grace

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!! I'll be picking up your book this weekend!

Anonymous said...

Surprised by chicken.

Southern Cheesehead said...

Congrats...can't wait to get it and read it!!! I have to say that my absolute favorite line of any blog of yours: "I bet Max Lucado doesn't get Popeye's on his release days. So there." Seriously, that made me LOL in my office!! Oops...hope my boss isn't reading this! :-)

Momma Jensen said...

Mr. Dorky McClueless - (a moniker which cracked me up, by the way)

Isn't it wonderful that you have so many people to celebrate such a great day with you? I don't know who looks more pleased in that last picture, you or your lovely wife? Truly did look like a room full of happy.

Congratulations on your book. I am looking forward to reading it. God has gifted you in amazing ways. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the rest of us.

Hayley said...

How fun! What a sweet wife!! Congrats on her and your book!

Unknown said...

Travis, all of us who "know" you from your leading worship at the LPL events...we are so very proud of you. My book is on the way and I already know that God will use your words to inspire me...He uses you like that.

Blessings to you and your sweet family.

Jodie said...

Travis, Congratulations on your book release! Can't wait to read it! Can you send me an autographed copy :) I think Angela is a great wife! God has definitely blessed you through her!!! Enjoyed seeing the pictures you posted of the party.

Anonymous said...

Does your book come with a southern accent?