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Spring Break = Blog Break

The retreat that I just returned from was full of fun, insight, prayer, and empowerment. Sixteen of us went through the Spiritual Gifts Inventory, Network. My mind is challenged, my heart is full, and I am excited to have been given insight as to how God has gifted me to participate in the church. (Wisdom, Shepherding, Discernment) Confirmation came as to gifts that I was already aware of, and some new ones have grown closer to the top. I am excited and ready to use what He has given me. Time with my "home girls" was sweet. Having my dear friend, Ashley, join us was such a blessing!

Tomorrow, my daughter and I take our annual trip to Tulsa. I will catch up with my BFF, Kyle...the maid of honor in my wedding. I lost touch with her for about 16 years, but we have reunited and I am so excited to spend tomorrow with her! On Tuesday, my mom, daughter and myself will travel to Missouri to visit my uncle and aunt. This trip is such a special time for me and my daughter for many reasons. When we return to Tulsa, I will see my sister and my sweet little niece. I can't wait to kiss her sweet cheeks!

I will take a blog break during this time. I have a lot to do and a lot to think about. While I am away, I will complete my fourth step inventory. This work is difficult, but so healing. I know I am exactly where I should be and my God is an awesome God!

Blessings and I will see you when I get back!

Comments

Laura said…
Oh, friend! Have a blessed time! I will miss you. I have still been sick, this one has been a bad one. Long story, but, God willing, I'm on the mend. I miss all my bloggy buddies. Just haven't even been able to clickety clack, I felt so bad.

Anyway, I'm sending you traveling mercies and looking forwrd to hearing more about those gifts you discovered!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
pam said…
Oh gripes...now I can't remember if I ever got back to you about Springfield...I loose track of time so easily these days. Hope your week is beautiful and lots of fun!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Cindy said…
Enjoy your break. I took a class at our church a while back on spiritual gifts and discernment was also one of mine. Teaching was the other.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
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