Girl's Retreat '08

Every year we take the teen girls on a retreat to the beach.  We had the best time!  Our theme was "Broken & Beautiful" and I commend the ladies who planned it for a wonderful job well done! Thank you Amy & Lisa for putting so much for the time, effort, blood, sweat, and tears that went into making this weekend so powerful.  God shone through the two of you and I am blessed to be able to have women like you in my life. 

Comments

[Carla]

i counted 26 and you weren't in the picture so that makes 27 girls at the retreat! that's a great turnout. sounds like a great weekend at the beach. the ocean is such a beautiful place to meditate and reflect on what's important.bet the girls look forward to that each year.

[Sara]

There was just 26 of us including me... ha.. I am in there on the far right side. I had set the timer and then ran to get into the picture. Do you know how hard it is to run in the sand??? Not fun.

[Carla]

ha..that's funny that i didn't see you in there. i had to click on the photo and make it bigger so i could tell that was really you and yes, i see you now. you did a good job setting the camera and everyone had a great smile probably because of watching you trying to run in that sand in time. you did it though and came out with a great photo.

thanks again for bella's outfit you sent her for her birthday. it's so adorable.
love,
carla

[Sac]

i had so much fun. i wish that the weather would have been warmer saturday for some tanning, but i still had a great time. i always do when i'm with you guys. :)

[Ginger]

Dear Sara,
The angels are dancing with the joy and love you all brought to the leadership and fellowship of the teen girls. I can feel it every time I see a picture of the girls and the ladies that went.
I think it is wonderful for so many to come together to support each other.
Each generation learns from the past and grows...empowering our young women. Of course, "it takes a village to raise a child" and many of these young women have had role models since they were babies. I am so glad you are one of them. Spiritual education for our youth is one of your greatest talents.

I will be over soon with the dish towels to get embroidered for Mrs. Jean for her birthday and mother's day. I have potato salad and a lean cuisine for your lunch. Do you want apple crisp too? It is very rich. Not sure it will be good to eat a lean cuisine and then add sugar to the meal like that. Love, MOM