I feel like JUST as i get back from a trip- i leave again. that's what is happening tomorrow. this lucky girl is headed to the 'left coast' (as daddy would say) for Julie Ratchford Wedding Fest 08!
First i get to spend some time with Julie and Brian! I am really looking forward to the temperate and lovely ways of San Diego! as the threat of snow lingers in middle tennessee- i could not be leaving at a better time!
I need to just tell you about how wonderful my weekend was, friends. I took it to Camp Toknowhim. this much you know. well, as i arrived and looked around, it became REALLY obvious that this would be a memorable trip. absolutely every detail was attended to. this highschool retreat rivaled ANY resort. here are a few note worthy touches that left me voting Ken (the youth pastor friend of mine at Southwood) for PREZ!
1. There were two "reading rooms" designated for contemplation. there were ipods to digest music that drove home the theme of God's Story- the Bible as one whole true tale. there were portable DVD players to show related films. there was a Daniel Harm's painting that deserved the attention the room fostered. these were two fabulous oasis.
2. the food was enchanted. it was so delicious that i ate until it hurt. the reason to feed high schoolers expensive and unbelievably good food? to remind them they're worth more than pizza. i love that.
3. ken instituted a few "discipline of silence" times during the weekend. time to be quiet and read. or sleep. or whatev. just quiet. i can't even tell you what that did for me.
4. we each got a copy of the "Jesus Storybook Bible" by Sally Lloyd-Jones. it has changed my life somehow. read it. get it. give it. theres just not enough time for me to tell you what the simplicity communicated to my heart. more on this to follow.
5. the drive to and fro was delightful and uneventful. something i always appreciate. the most excitement i enjoyed was when i contemplated a corn dog at the gas station in Murfreesboro but, at the last second, opted out.
i love the feeling when you know you are exactly where you want to be with exactly the people you want to be there with.
ok- i've got a plane to catch and i need to start laundry! eek!
MORE from Cali soon! (or the airport, care of wifi if we're lucky).
peace.
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