Women's Retreat

This past weekend I had the opportunity to go to Lake Bradley for our church's annual women's retreat. It was a wonderful and relaxing time! We had a great speaker, a tall statuesque woman from Mt. Olivetta Baptist Church in Portland by the name of Lynetta Martin. She really encouraged me to continue and to improve my praying skills specifically toward Levi. Sometimes we underestimate the power of prayer and I want to make sure that at the very least Levi is covered! :0) I carpooled and roomed with one of my very good friends, Andrea, and I think she learned a lot too. She is a new Christian but is so strong already in many areas. I am very proud of her. The scenery at Lake Bradley is absolutely beautiful and there are so many things to do. I would have tried the rock climbing wall but unfortunately my belly hindered me from even trying... probably for the best! On Saturday during our free time I went up to Florence for a baby shower thrown by Kay. Some of the other women from retreat also came up which was so nice, it is an hour and a half drive! It was a wonderful turn out, a house full of many of my favorite women. Linc once again made out pretty good. People are so generous, Levi and I are truly overwhelmed. My church family at Hauser is very talented and many of them made us quilts... I love home made gifts. They make me feel so loved that someone took so much time and thought to make a gift and that's why many of you get home made things from me! I will post some pictures of the East Side shower and the Hauser/Kay shower when I get them. So thanks Kay for hosting, I was so proud of you. I know hosting a party isn't the most comfortable thing for you to do but let me tell you, you do and awesome job!

Now that I feel refreshed and renewed from a wonderful weekend I think I am ready to have a baby! Any time now Lincoln!:0)

Andrea and I