retreat

The Ministers Wives Retreat for the PennDel dsitrict is this weekend in Carlisle, Pa. from Friday to Sunday. I am excited about going. I am not typically the most social person, but the group of other wives I am going with I really enjoy hanging out with and learning from. Pastors wives work really hard and they often feel like they have to keep up appearances for the entire church- which is a huge burden. I have been blessed that I really don't feel that way- but the burden for other wives is really quite strong. Its such a blessing for us to be able to escape for a weekend and relax a little. My favorite part of the weekend is saturday. After lunch I get a massage and then retreat back to my own room for some much needed solitude, relaxation, and a nap. I truly enjoy the silence and time to be alone coupled with socializing at given times, great worship, outlet shopping, trips to starbucks or panera, and of course the laughter. I always expiereince God here and mark different levels of growth by this time of year. It's great to look back at how God dealt with me at the retreat this time last year and look at where I am today. God has His hands in it all. I still have a few areas of growth that I am really struggling with but I know He is working some things out.

My husband will be home this whole weekend alone with the puppy. I have a feeling that Zeke will be sleeping in the bed- even though he is not allowed ;-) I will be checking for puppy hair....I am secretly hoping that my husband will clean the house for me while I am away. I better not get my hopes too high- he is busy studying for class- but it would be nice. A girl can dream, right?

Well, I leave you with anticipation for this upcoming weekend knowing God is going to work in my life and the other ladies lives this weekend.