Treat and ReTreat

Where do I even begin?

Our church has just concluded our annual retreat and I lack sufficient words to tell you the spiritual refreshment I feel in spite of my physical exhaustion. I feel a multi-post recap coming on so I’ll begin at the beginning.

We traveled to Pigeon Forge, TN and stayed at Eagles Ridge Resorts. Y’all, I have to take a moment to give a shout out to this place. Eagles Ridge is a cabin community located in the heart of everything fun you could possibly want to do during a getaway. We took almost 90 women so we rented multiple cabins and used the facility clubhouse for our meals and bible study sessions. I have stayed here many, many times for different retreats/family vacations, etc. and every experience has been fantastic. Josh is one of the managers and has taken excellent care of our group once again. I’m telling you, if you are looking for a retreat center in the Southeast, you would do well to inquire here. Tell Josh I sent you. :)

Anyway, we went to Pigeon Forge Thursday night and when we got up Friday decided to fore go shopping for something a little more memorable – snow tubing at Ober Gatlinburg!!

Oh my word, my tail still hurts!

You can see the slopes here. I currently only have one photo of the entire day (because I’m waiting to steal everyone else’s who watched and took our pictures) but maybe you can tell by the goofy look on my face that it was just a little bit exhilarating to fly down a huge slope with nothing but a piece of plastic between your rear end and certain doom. Even my hair had a great time.

Just a little word of caution from an anonymous source: If you are bladder challenged then extra protection may be in order.

My girls are hysterically, wonderfully full of awesomeness.

There’s more to say, more to tell, more things NOT to tell {Who am I kidding? I’m a blabber mouth!} but for now I am going to go play with my kiddos who are out of school today. I’ll be back when all the pictures start popping up online.

I mostly want to tell all you girls who attended how much I adored spending this time with you. I LOVE you all…no ‘buts’ about it. :)

March 16, 2009 | Filed Under Event Recaps, My Homies, Retreats, Women's Ministry 

Comments

19 Responses to “Treat and ReTreat”

  1. Tinika on March 16th, 2009 11:33 am
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    Had the best time! It totally rocked! Black eye and all! Love you and thanks for obeying the Lord!

  2. Mocha with Linda on March 16th, 2009 11:36 am
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    Oh my goodness. You are a braver woman than I am.

    Glad it was a great retreat!!

  3. Barb on March 16th, 2009 11:43 am
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    That looks like so much fun!! I’ve always preferred water tubing to waterskiing, so I imagine I would love snow tubing.

  4. Patty on March 16th, 2009 12:04 pm
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    That is hilarious!! I am sure the tip came from none other than Brooke! lol

    I wish that I could have gotten the pic you sent to my cell!!

    I can’t wait to hear more about it and see more pictures. Maybe you can give some links to those who are posting so we can see the pics too!

    Have fun with the kiddos today!
    Love,
    P

  5. Daisigirl on March 16th, 2009 12:08 pm
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    Looks like you had a blast! :0)

  6. Kathy Butryn on March 16th, 2009 12:19 pm
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    Delighted you all had a great time…and that it was such a time of spiritual renewal as well! Thanks for sharing.

  7. jennyhope on March 16th, 2009 12:31 pm
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    GIRL YOU CRACK ME UP!! AND LOL at brooke!!

  8. Christi on March 16th, 2009 12:34 pm
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    That picture is so cool! I only had a few pictures to post because I used up most of my camera card on video but the video is my favorite so it all works out. :)

    If you do this again next year I am bringing my church ladies! We can have a church vs. church karaoke battle!

  9. Amanda on March 16th, 2009 12:55 pm
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    girl, i love you, but…….ha! I now notice how much I say that. Had a great time. Love ya. Your awesome!

  10. Leigh Anne on March 16th, 2009 1:19 pm
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    Wait! What! You didn’t go shopping!

  11. connorcolesmom on March 16th, 2009 3:10 pm
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    LOL
    love the pic and the text message this weekend was HIALRIOUS!
    I am sorry that I missed her in the depends – LOL
    So glad the conference went well
    Love you
    Kim

  12. Mindy on March 16th, 2009 3:13 pm
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    I’m a little jealous that you look so good flying down a hill on a innertube…..

  13. Just me~ Bobbie Jo on March 16th, 2009 7:26 pm
    13

    Looks like fun!

  14. Karri on March 16th, 2009 8:15 pm
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    Girl, you brought it! I had the best time. I cried and laughed harder than i EVER have! I so appreciate you and the Word you brought us. You are so sincere and passionate when you speak. It just makes HIS message so much sweeter when it comes from you. Thank you for getting this together. I already can’t wait til next year! I love you.

  15. lavonda on March 17th, 2009 11:42 am
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    that place in PF looks amazing! I sent the link on to the rest of our family — we’ve been talking about everyone (my man has 5 siblings) and their families getting together at one place for a week. A couple of those houses look perfect! Especially the ones that sleep 24 and 30.
    Thanks for the info! :)

  16. Wendy L on March 17th, 2009 1:30 pm
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    Had a blast!! I am so thankful for all you do. Love ya!

  17. Wendy L on March 17th, 2009 1:31 pm
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    ….and I have the picture to prove it!!! LOL

  18. Ducks and Books on March 17th, 2009 1:37 pm
    18

    You know I had a great time!!! Love ya!

  19. manker on March 17th, 2009 5:43 pm
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    wow sounds like a girls/kids day out… wow how much fun

    blessings all
    gp in mt

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