Well, I must say that I have been truly blessed! If I wondered at all about my blessings, or lack thereof, BEFORE this past weekend, I need not wonder any longer! You see, I have just arrived home from a FABULOUS weekend away with 18 of my girlfriends from church. They are an incredible group of ladies, as I learned more and more over the course of the past weekend. They are truly undeserved gifts from God in my life!!
I have said it to several of you and I will say it again, I shudder to think where my family and I would be without my sisters who have loved me through some very difficult times and rejoiced with me over my victories and my many, many blessings!! I know I wouldn't be where I am today and I know that God has orchestrated EVERY moment- the struggles and the victories to bring my family and me to this exact place!! I look forward to looking back when we are all old(er) and gray, and seeing that we have been in the process of creating 'Forever Friendships' in our own lives and in the lives of our children who are getting the privilege of growing up together with so many wonderful ladies (and men) in their lives. Creating 'Forever Friendships' is a lifelong journey and can be painful at times, but I am along for the incredible ride!!
I have posted some pictures from the trip below. Our view from the beautiful cabin was GRAND also, but I was enjoying my weekend so much that I forgot to take a picture of that. I simply took pictures of the beautiful ladies that I was blessed to spend time with. You are my 'hiders' and I love you dearly!!! Enjoy these pictures and have a blessed week- refreshed and rejuvenated!!
This is all 22 of us (including 3 precious babies)
This is several of us in front of our cabin just before we left on Sunday.
This is precious Ella playing with Nancy on Saturday evening. Praise the Lord for her health!!!
Tammy and Tamara enjoying a good game of Cranium! (I won't remind them who won, but let's just say it wasn't them!)
Here is Jennifer getting pampered with a pedicure and a back rub-- Marilyn is the one standing on the chair!
Kristy and Terri enjoying some good 'talking' time on Saturday evening!
Mary Beth, Tamara, and Tammy having a great evening!