A Day of Rest

Well, I am back and completely and utterly exhausted. The wedding was gorgeous, and the late night drive back...well...not so gorgeous. The night before our high school camp to Florida we pulled into our driveway a little after 2 a.m. where I took a shower, exchanged things in suitcases, then drove my sweet little self up to the church at 4 a.m. to hop on a bus to Florida. Can you believe that of all years, I slept the LEAST on the bus this year! What in the world was that?!

My body is still recuperating.

Florida was great. A bit exhausting and we had to do some schedule changing, but other than that it went pretty smooth overall. I am just now feeling the effects of the week, though. I know that the Lord changed some hearts and some decisions were made, so we're praising the sweet Lord for that. The theme was about "returning to your first love" and something that I needed to hear, too, so the Lord was sweet to speak to me this week also! I love that even on a high school trip, we, as leaders, are NEVER past the message given. To think that we don't need to hear what they are learning is completely silly.

When we got home on Friday night, I hopped in bed and slept till almost NOON on Saturday. Seriously. I think the last time I slept till noon was in Jr. High after our church lock-ins. THAT'S how stinkin' tired I was. It was much needed though.

I had yet another wedding last night. My mentor teacher this past semester took a trip down the aisle and looked absolutely beautiful. She looked like a porcelain doll. Everything was gorgeous!

Today we had lunch at one of my Dad's favorite restaurants, Red Fish Grill, after church (which, if you live in NW Houston and are ever on the lookout for some good seafood/sushi make your way over there and you will not be disappointed. That is according to my Dad who is an avid sushi lover.) and then I stopped by Jen's parents house to see she and Grant and their good friends from Louisiana. I then headed to First Baptist tonight and heard a wonderful message from Pastor Gregg. He never disappoints! I am so glad I went because it was much needed.

Tomorrow I have the day off and Claire and I are heading to Galveston for the day. I know, how in the world can I go to a beach after just being on the beach for a whole week? But this trip is different. MUCH more relaxing and resting which is most definitely needed. I plan on taking a few beach towels, a good book, and layin' by the nasty water concerning my mind with nothing. Believe me when I say I need this day off. Normally I am not one to ask for a day off, but I know with more trips coming up, VBS next week (which is in full speed this week, too) and just getting done with a trip, I for sure don't want to overload myself. I plan on re-fueling tomorrow. And really, just spending some time 'being still' which everyone needs every now and then whether they admit it or not.

Thank you so much for all your prayers for Florida, and all the traveling and whatever else you prayed for. I am so grateful for you and most definitely appreciate it. You all mean the world to me. I so hope to be back in your lives after tomorrow! I do miss reading what's going on in your live's, but for now I am just flyin' by the seed of my pants!

BIG hugs to everyone!

Enjoy the "sneak peak" pictures of the past few events!

Florida: Retro - 2008

(It was a different decade for each night! So fun!)

Can you guess what kind of cake this is? One hint: It was huge in the 80's

Mr. and Mrs. Fast

06-07-08