Retreat Thoughts

The Fall Retreat is about a week away! Since my thoughts have been focused on this large event for some months now, I will share a few of them.
Here goes:
• What am I looking forward to the most? Watching women getting excited about their personal/spiritual growth. I think we will all learn some great ideas on how to grow for His glory.
• What am I most grateful for? The work, time and prayer that have gone into the planning of the retreat by all those involved. Our two speakers, Ann and Marianne have been involved in more planning than the traditional role of speakers and that time and input is duly noted. Lynda Wick, retreat chair, has done an outstanding job keeping her team on task. (Working with great women is one of the perks of my job.)
• What am I going to miss at home while I am gone? My kids have all graduated from High School so I don’t have to worry about arranging rides to soccer games/band contests and such. That used to weigh on my mind whenever I went away. Now I have other things drawing my attention homeward but I am going to pray against my thoughts going anywhere but on the material and experiences that I am being exposed to that weekend. We only do big retreats like this every other year. I want to make the most of my time away.
• What am I doing to prepare this week? I am trying to cultivate an attitude of expectation. What does God have for me there? What conversations will He guide me into? How will I be used to encourage others?
If you are feeling wistful thinking that you were unable to attend this year … fear not! We will be sharing some of our growth ideas in a format most can become involved in. Details coming.