GCN conference in Denver

I hate it that I am not more faithful in blogging. I write posts in my head all the time, but they don't seem to make it here.

January 2011 and a snowstorm in Denver made for an interesting conference. It was a blessing to meet folks I had only known from Facebook. What a thrill to find out that some of the Youtube videos I've done have influenced and touched lives.

I did a workshop with Christine Bakke; Jallen Rix and myself on surviving the ex-gay message. It was fun to co-teach with two folks I admire so much.

I spent time with Vegas Tenold-a journalist from Norway who is doing an article on the harm done by reparative therapy and ex-gay ministry. Hopefully I've been able to contribute in a way that can expose such harm and bring healing to our community. (He is a straight man with a open heart!)

Speaking of straight allies...I met Kathy Baldock from facebook and Affirming Christian Network. I did an interview with her in December

and it was nice to meet such a advocate for the LGBT community.

I don't know if this will work, but here is a link to a Video that was taken of our workshop.http://www.facebook.com/n/?video%2Fvideo.php&v=10150126554577953&mid=397eae7G3d167e97G217dc43G1d&bcode=3_lwK&n_m=turtlehrt%40aol.com

If it doesn't work here, copy and paste it to your broser. It is on Facebook.

While in Denver, we attended Christine Bakke's and Theresa's wedding. that was fun to celebrate with them.

Becky and I also spent 4 days with my niece Angel and her husband Jim. It has been 5 years since I have seen her. All in all, it was a good Triple play for the mile high city, even with all the snow and ice!