There are amazing times in life when we do actually get blindsided by blessing. Last night was one of them. I oversee the entertainment at our church Thanksgiving dinner, but at this year's gathering, a presentation was made that was a complete surprise to me. Jack Warren and his daughter Adria Weaver dressed in nun's habits and sang the following song which they had composed, set to the tune of The Sound of Music's "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?" I share it here both to allow anyone who knows me to have a real laugh (though I was really honored--believe me, I take this as a massive complement, a fact which in itself testifies to my noted nonconformity), but also to celebrate the incredible creativity that it demonstrated! I am continually amazed at the vast field of hidden treasure in the hearts of God's people--like gems in every imaginable color, shape and size waiting to be mined and displayed. Would to God that the church would celebrate that journey of discovery and show the world the resulting kaliedescope of beauty! Thanks again, Jack and Adria....I'm still speechless (and I pray sincerely that I do live up to your noble assessment by God's grace!)
Here is the "spoof":
HOW DO YOU SOLVE A QUANDRY LIKE PERRIANNE
She shows us YouTube videos and mingles with the youth.
She waltzes of to England with her Eastern-mindset views.
And even through her humor, she's anointed to her shoes.
I love to hear her singing in the Abbey.
She's really note Bette Middler and Grace Slick she cannot be.
Instead a modern miracle of post-modernity.
I really have to say though it is very plain to see:
Perrianne is such an asset to the Abbey!
(I'd like to say a word on her behalf: Perrianne makes me laugh!)
How do you solve a quandry like Perrianne?
How do you catch a cloud and pin it down?
How do you find a word that means Perrianne?
A flibbety-gibbet, a will-o-the-wisp, a clown?
Many a thing you know she'd like to tell you.
Many a thing she hopes you'll understand.
Like engaging culture and art, with all your "burning heart".
It's quite a quantum leap for man.
How do you solve a quandry like Perrianne?
How does a non-conformist fit the plan?
Inspiring others with her Kingdom passion,
Using the proper side of her brain.
A football mom with rock-star sense of fashion.
A prophetess, a storm of latter rain.
Many a thing you know she'd like to tell you.
Many a thing she hopes you'll understand.
But how do you watch her play and in religion stay?
How do you keep a wave upon the sand?
How do you solve a quandry like Perriane?
How does a non-conformist fit the plan?
(Amen.)
