Move America Forward

We're honoring and supporting our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan! You can send a care package to a brave man or woman overseas as a way of showing them that you care. The items--gatorade, sunblock, lip balm, etc.--are exactly what the troops have asked for. PLUS, you can add a personal note! Just call 1-800-710-1131, or go to http://www.moveamericaforward.org/.

Thank You

Laura (who's 11) called in from La Habra to say hi to her cousins and grandmother. She said that her grandma is very nice, and makes the best garlic bread. Laura admitted that she doesn't actually bake it--just heats it up--but that it's awesome. We played "Thank You" from 33 Miles for her, and I"ve posted some of the lyrics below. Who are YOU grateful for? I"d love to hear about them! You can email me at lara@thefish959.com.

What if in morning when I wake up
Even before I fill my coffee cup
I said thank You
Thank You
What if I look at the day and the hours ahead
And before I move forward
I bowed my head
And said thank You
Oh I said thank You
What if I looked at my life in a different way
Took a little more time to stop and pray
I know it would change all the moments in between
So here I go
Thank You for everything
Thank You for loving me
It don?t even matter what tomorrow brings
Well I will sing my
Thank You for sun and rain
For what You give and take away
For all Your goodness I will always say
Thank You
Oh I'll say thank You

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: A recent survey asked, What's in your junk drawer? What was the #1 answer?
A: Keys that we no longer use! The #2 answer was rubberbands, followed by birthday candles. Congrats to Kevin from Garden Grove, who won a 4-pack of tix to Adventure City. :-)

Lara's Brainbuster

WOW! Interesting day, huh? :-) I am praying that you are safe, and that you came through this quake just fine. Today was a good reminder to have a plan with our family of what we're going to do in an emergency, and to make sure that our supplies (food, water, etc.) are up to date.

Q: Almost 25% of married couples say they can't remember THIS. What?
A: The song they danced to for the 1st dance at their wedding! Congrats to Krissy in Long Beach, who had to lean over and ask her hubby what their song was. :-) She won a 4-pack of tix to Adventure City!

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: Almost 40% of us say we wish we were ________. What?
A: Taller! I had that thought recently at a concert, as a lady with a big hat was right in front of me. :-) Congrats to Monica in Tustin, who won passes to Adventure City. http://www.adventurecity.com/

Watch Over Me

Diane's son Micah just turned 26, and he just left for Iraq. Please keep him and his family in your prayers!!!! We thank Micah for his service, and his willingness to put himself in harm's way in order to help keep us safe. I played "Watch Over Me" by Aaron Shust for Diane and Micah, and here are the lyrics:

I was lonely
You came waltzing over to me
And Your eyes they saw right through me
And You heard each one of my cries for helpAnd You came to rescue me
I was broken
Every prayer that I had spoken
Reached Your ears and all my tears weren’t cried in vain
You carried all my pain
And put me back together again
You watch over me in the darkest valleys
You watch over me when the night seems long
You help me to see the way before me
You watch over me
You watch over me
Always faithful
To be leading, at this moment
Interceding for Your children
Though I’ve wandered astray from Your infinite ways
You’ve never left me alone -[to chorus]
Take this frozen heart; awaken me
Never once have You forsaken me
Even though I walk through this shadow of death
You will guide and defend me
You’ll guard and protect me
Even though I walk through this shadow of death
You will lead me home

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: According to a recent poll, what's our favorite fashion trend from the 1980s?
A: We had lots of guesses of legwarmers, banana clips, skinny ties, and leggings, but the answer was...the SWATCH WATCH!!! I had one with a wristband that smelled like strawberries. Drew had a clear one that showed all the machinery, which is why he knew the answer right away. He won tix to tomorrow's Faith and Family Day with Bethany Dillon at the East West Bank Tennis Classic at the Home Depot Center in Carson. For more info on the event, check out www.kfsh.com.

Please Pray for Greg Laurie's Family

Please pray for the Laurie family! Greg Laurie's son Christopher was killed in a car accident yesterday. My heart goes out to them, and I pray that the Lord will give them peace. Allyson's brother is a Calvary Chapel pastor, and she passed this note from him along to us:

Please pray for Christopher’s wife- pregnant with her second child, their young daughter Stella and Chris’ parents, Greg and Cathe Laurie, and his only sibling Jonathan.

The family is at home with Pastor Chuck, Raul Ries, Don McClure and other close friends and pastors.

Pray that the Lord will comfort them and guide them through these next few weeks as the Orange County Harvest Crusade is in 2 weeks at Angel Stadium.

May the Lord be gracious and may He have mercy on all…


Here's a link to the Harvest Christian Church (Pastor Greg's church) website: http://www.harvest.org/

CROWDER!!!!

I'm not sure words can describe the awesomeness that was the Tenth Avenue North/MercyMe/David Crowder Band show at the OC Fair last night, so I hope you were there to experience this incredible night of worship for yourself. :-) And hi to Vicky, who was sitting behind me!!! Our promotions diva, Jenny, has posted pictures and a review in our Fish Backstage Blog (http://www.fish959.com/Article.asp?id=502670). And yes, that is a REAL keytar that DC was rocking onstage last night. Let's party like it's 1980!!!!

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: A recent survey of women found that a candlight dinner is the most romantic date ever. What's #2 on the list?
A: A picnic! Congrats to Janice in Newport Beach, whose hubby proposed to her at a picnic on the beach! She won a pair of tix to this Saturday's Faith and Family Day at the East West Bank Tennis Classic at the Home Depot Center in Carson. For more info on the event, check out www.fish959.com.

Fish Listeners

I love that they have a cat condo. :-) Meet some of Allyson's family members, who enjoy listening to us with mom and dad.

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: According to a recent survey of guys, what's the #1 thing that would make them walk up to you and say hi?
A: If you're smiling! :-)

Rob Biagi and Jana Alyra

I just got this email from a friend...please keep Rob and his family in your prayers!
Rob Biagi is an Orange County resident and Christian Family Singer/Entertainer. He has a wife, 2 daughters and a son.
This past school year, Natalie, Rob's (now) 3-year-old daughter was diagnosed with Leukemia. She's been undergoing very invasive treatments to heal this disease.
You'll see in the pics on the website below. So, she's been battling this disease for almost a year now and is barely growing back hair in her recent july photo on the blogs.

The orginal concert was set solely for Natalie. However, shockingly, on July 1st, 2008, Rob Biagi was diagnosed with a completely different type Leukemia as well.
You may learn all about Natalie, Rob and the Biagi family by reading the heartfelt blogs written for the past year by Rob and his wife Cathleen at http://www.nataliebiagi.com/.

The upcoming concert is completely non-profit donations for the Biagi family.


This family survives off of Rob's Christian Family entertainment/concert ministry. He provides for them via concerts and traveling and sharing the word of God through his music. They have no insurance and obviously very MOUNTING hospital/medical bills.
So, now the concert is EVEN more crucial.

It will be on August 23rd at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA. TICKET DONATION PRICES:• Child (2-12) - $10• Adult (before 8/22) - $15• Gen. Adm. (at door) - $25• VIP (reserved seating)-$35
The tix can be pre-purchased NOW by calling the Crystal Cathedral Tix Sales office.

The concert will be performed by JANA ALYRA (another O.C. based Christian Family singer). She is a good friend to Rob and his family and will be performing for them. As it stands right now, Rob Biagi (health permitting) will also perform a few songs. IF you haven't seen/heard either of these singers perform, you're in for such a wonderful family friendly concert!
The Crystal Cathedral will NOT be taking ANY of the proceeds. The church has also donated it's use for no fee.
All $$ will go directly to the Biagi family.


The church holds 2,000 people. LET's FILL IT with love!

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: What do almost 65% of women say they have and won't ever give away?
A: A secret! Congrats to Jeremy, who won a pair of tix to Faith and Family Day this Saturday at the East West Bank Tennis Classic at the Home Depot Center in Carson. Yay!

Amazing Love Story

We love hearing your stories! Who is on your mind today? Who do you love? Let me know at lara@thefish959.com. This email from Marti brought tears to my eyes!
Lara:

Over 31 years ago after being married for 11 years, my husband came home from work and said to me, “You are no longer my first love”. At first I was shocked, angry, and hurt, but then he stated that he had accepted the Lord, Jesus Christ as his savior. Being unsaved I did not understand at the time, but that was the beginning of a new life for us all. Praise God!!!!

So I would like to take this opportunity to thank my husband, who I call Jun, for all that his has provided our family all these 15,353 days that the Lord has blessed us with. We have shared many wonderful hours together and have had our share of ups and downs. But thanks to the Lord, who called us, over 31 years ago, to join the family of God, we are able to overcome and continue.

Jun – I love you more than on the day we were joined together and each time I gaze upon you - I love you even more.

May all the days that you are blessed with here on earth be filled with the true knowledge of how much the Lord loves you.

With all my heart, love!!!

Your wife, Marti

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: What's the #1 thing parents say to their kids during the summer?
A: "Close the door!" My parents would add, "We don't want to air condition the whole neighborhood!" Congrats to Indrami, who won a pair of tix to our Faith and Family Day at the East West Bank Tennis Classic!!!

Faith and Family Day

Join us Saturday for Faith and Family Day at the East West Bank Tennis Classic! Plus, Bethany Dillon is doing a special pre-match concert. :-) Here's the link for ticket info: http://www.fish959.com/Article.asp?id=739473 You can also win a pair of tix this week at 1:15 p.m. with the Brainbuster.

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: Almost 30% of men walked into work today accidentally wearing THIS. What?
A: A piece of toilet paper on their face from where they cut themselves shaving! Congrats to William, whose wife gave him the answer. :-) He won a pair of tickets to see MercyMe, David Crowder Band, and Tenth Avenue North Wednesday at the OC Fair. For more info, go to our homepage: http://www.fish959.com/.

Love

It is so amazing and wonderful when you find someone who truly sees you, accepts you, and loves you just as you are. That's what Alena found with Phil, who she met a few years ago. She was a single mom with 8 special needs children, and Phil fell in love with her and her kids. She never thought she would get married, but then she met Phil and everything changed. :-) She called in to wish him a happy 55th birthday! Who is special in your life? Who's on your mind today? Email me and tell me about them: lara@thefish959.com

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: The average child will go through over 700 (!!!) of these between the ages of 2 and 8. What?
A: Crayons!!! And I think most of them end up as little nubs scattered around the house. :-) Congrats to Margaret in Anaheim, who won tickets to MercyMe, David Crowder Band, and Tenth Avenue North at the OC Fair on Wednesday. For ticket info, check out http://www.fish959.com/.

Call My Name

Priscilla works in the fitness center at Biola, and they always crank up the Fish every day. Thank you!!! She requested "Call My Name" from Third Day, and told me she loves the song because it is true--when you call out to God He will be there for you. Check out the lyrics: It's been so long...since You felt like you were loved...So what went wrong...But do you know... There's a place where you belong...Here in My arms...When you feel like you're alone in your sadness...It seems like no one else in this whole world cares...And you want to get away from the madness...You just call My name and I'll be there.

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: Almost 75% of women say this is just about the worst thing a guy can do on a 1st date. What?
A: Forget your name! I had dinner once with a guy who kept calling me "Sara" for the entire night. :-) Congrats to Donna, who (thankfully) has never had that happen. She won a pair of tickets to see MercyMe, Crowder, and Tenth Avenue North on July 23rd at the OC Fair. For ticket info, check out http://www.fish959.com/.

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: What do almost 20% of all home-cooked meals have in common?
A: They're cooked by Dad! Congrats to David, who made all the meals for the family while his wife was in school. His specialty? Shrimp fried rice! David won a pair of tix to see MercyMe, David Crowder Band, and Tenth Avenue North on July 23rd at the OC Fair. Tix are on sale now, so just click here for more info: http://www.fish959.com/concertcalendar.asp

Live for You

We are so honored that you come to The Fish to be enouraged...to be inspired...to find hope. We love you and are so thankful for you! And we are grateful that you trust us and our whole Fish community enough to share your heart. Sharing stories is what we do on my show, and I always feel like it brings us all closer together. And you know what? When you talk about what you're going through, chances are there is someone listening who is going through that exact same thing and feeling totally alone. Yet, when they hear your voice or hear a certain song, they realize that we are truly all in this together, and that God has a specific plan for their life. I spoke with a gentleman today who's been going through a tough time recently. He's saved, he loves God, but he shared that he still struggles with making good decisions. Will you please keep him in your prayers? I played "Live for You" from Connersvine for him, which is all about our longing for God and His ability to cleanse us. Here's the chorus:
I wanna live for You...I wanna die to me...I want to be emptied...I want to be freed...from all that holds me captive...all that brings me down...all that’s tried to lose me...now that I’ve been found...I wanna live for You. http://www.connersvine.com/

Wedding

Our friends Ian and Laura got married Saturday, and it was so beautiful!!! They've been dating for 6 years, and they are just perfect for each other. I think I must have cried about 10 times during the ceremony, and I kept on bawling at the reception. Seriously, I cry so much that I got eyelash extensions--I can never keep mascara on!!! Anyway, the sweetest part was during the speech that Laura's dad gave. He was looking at his wife, and he said, "A lot of people have asked me the secret to having a beautiful and talented daughter. I tell them that the secret is to marry a beautiful and talented woman." Isn't that awesome? :-) I hope YOU had a fantastic weekend!

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: Almost 75% of us do NOT know this about our next-door neighbor. What?
A: We had lots of guesses of their phone #, if they're married, where they work, etc., but the answer was....their NAME!!! I think it's because we're busy, we live in our cars, and we are never home. That, or we never come out of the house. :-) Congrats to Ruth, who won tix to see MercyMe, David Crowder Band, and Tenth Avenue North at the OC Fair (www.ocfair.com) on July 23rd!!!

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: In a recent survey, almost 25% of women said that a guy must have one of these to be the perfect man. What?
A: A moustache!!! Congrats to Shannon in Long Beach, who said that her perfect guy must have a smile. :-) She won a 4-pack of tix to the OC Fair (http://www.ocfair.com/), which opens today. Enjoy the funnel cakes!!!

My 2 Guys

Why does my husband look bored? I"m making him watch a chick flick! :-) Our cat Barkley loves to snuggle up with us on the couch. My hubby was NOT a cat person when we first got married, but now he gets upset when Barkley (named after a Hemingway character, not Charles Barkley, lol) won't come and sit him.

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: According to a recent survey...if were suddenly made the boss of our company, what's the first thing we would do?
A: The #1 answer was that we would let the employees who were goofing off go! Congrats to Bonnie from Whittier, who won a 4-pack of tix to the OC Fair. www.ocfair.com She's looking forward to having a deep-fried twinkie (yum) when she goes!

Kick off the weekend with us...

Join us at Wild Rivers tomorrow!!! Here's the link for more info: http://www.fish959.com/Article.asp?id=755317&spid=18252

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: What do 80% of millionaires have in common with a whole lot of teenagers?
A: They drive used cars!!! Congrats to David from Yorba Linda, who won a 4-pack of tix to the OC Fair. www.ocfair.com He said that his kids love to ride the rides and go through the petting zoo every year. :-)

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: Almost 15% of us say it makes us a little uncomfortable when someone we've just met tries to do this. What?
A: Give us a kiss on the cheek! Rebekah got her cheeks mixed up, offered the left one, and ended up getting a kiss on the lips (surprise!). She won a 4-pack o' tix to the OC Fair!!! www.ocfair.com You'll have another chance to win tomorrow at 1:15 p.m.

World Vision!

Malinda here, guest blogging for the Fish at Work! Part of my job here at The Fish is coordinating World Vision sponsorships. Check out this precious little girl, 11-year old Angelica from Ecuador:

Today was Angelica's last day to be sponsored, and we got a call from Mariah and her mom in Yorba Linda! Mariah's also 11 years old, and will help Angelica with money she earns doing chores. Now Angelica will have things she needs, like food, school supplies, clean water, or health care. Pretty awesome! And the best part is that Mariah and Angelica will get to know each other by sending letters and pictures back and forth. How great to have a friend across the world!

If you'd like to know more about helping a child in need, email lara@thefish959.com and we can introduce you to a special boy or girl!

OC FAIR!

It's time for the fair!!!! Time for funnel cakes and the tilt-a-whirl!!!! Time for fried....everything!!!! You can win a family 4-pack o'tix to all the fun every day this week at 1:15 p.m. with the Brainbuster. And don't forget that Crowder and MercyMe are playing the fair on July 23rd: http://www.fish959.com/concertcalendar.asp

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: 25% of us have made THIS impulse buy and later regretted it. What?
A: We bought something from an infomercial! Although I LOVED the DooWop Rock set I got back in the 80s after seeing it on tv. :-) Congrats to Candy from San Pedro, who won a family 4-pack of tix to the OC Fair.

Happy 4th of July!!!

The 82nd Annual 4th of July Celebration is on at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena! Come celebrate America with music, food and fireworks. There will be food vendors, entertainment, crafts, exhibits and inflatable rides for the kids! Admission to the Fun Zone area is Free! Vendors charge for food, drinks, rides, etc. Families may picnic or “tailgate” on the grassy area outside the Rose Bowl.

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: According to the experts, if this never happens in your marriage you could be headed for trouble. What?
A: If you never FIGHT! Of course...you have to fight fair. John Tesh always has such great tips on fighting fair, and you can hear him every night at 7p here on 95.9 The Fish. Congrats to Cara, who was going through the drive-thru at El Pollo Loco when she won tix to the Curtain Call Dinner Theater in Tustin to see the Sound of Music. www.curtaincalltheater.com

Fireworks Displays

Here's a link for info on where to watch the fireworks: http://www.kfsh.com/goout.asp?u=http://www.thefish959.com/Article.asp?id=501817

Happy 4th of July!!!

Happy 4th of July!

Alena's family is going to be featured in the Lake Forest parade...Tammy has family in town and they're going to bike everywhere...Jodi is taking her son to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach...I"ll be hiking with my in-laws...what are YOUR plans for the 4th? Email me: lara@thefish959.com

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: A new study has found that you can tell if a driver is prone to being aggressive just by looking at their car! What might you see to lead you to this conclusion?
A: A bumper sticker! Studies have found that drivers who personalize their car with stickers tend to take it personally when they are cut off, etc., and try to retaliate. Yikes! Congrats to Tammy from Huntington Beach, who won tix to see The Sound of Music at the Curtain Call Dinner Theater in Tustin.

Lara's Brainbuster

Q: Almost 50% of parents say they do this with some of the birthday presents their child gets. What?
A: We had tons of guesses of hide them and then hand them out one by one throughout the year, but the answer was...regift them! Congrats to Sandy from Hawaiian Gardens, who won tix to see The Sound of Music at the Curtain Call Dinner Theater in Tustin.