Getaway! Retreat! First time in 6 years we’ve both been away from our kids for more than one night. YAY for those that helped make it happen – family and friends!
So what was a highlight for us? It definitely wasn’t the mosquitoes that could even put holes in stop signs (see pic). Just joking, but they really were overly plentiful. Back to the highlights, it was great to have some counselors to talk to about stress and ministry who experience the same things and could both sympathize and challenge us personally. It was refreshing to enjoy my best friend once again without the pressures of raising 3 little ones. We got a few great resources on feeding the love relationship we have with our saviour – because its not our work that pleases him, he loves us for who we are, not what we do. And the intimate dinner our hosts put on for us was a lot of fun too as we reminisced over nearly 12 years of marriage all over the world.
So to those who offered prayers, finances or childcare, thank you so much!
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Yay for marriage! Yay for YOUR marriage. This post is so good to read because you guys needed this time. We’re rejoicing with you that it was refreshing and uplifting on different levels. Love you two. We want to hear more about this retreat when you have time.