This weekend I will be going to my first ever Woman’s Retreat (I went to one when I was in Bible College but I don’t really consider it!) I have to say that when I had brought the idea of my going to the hubby I thought for sure he would say, “Heck No!” To my surprise he said yes. Needless to say I ran to church the very next day to sign up before he changed his mind. My wanting to go stems from my desire to cultivate friendships with other woman. That sounds so much more grandiose than the real reason… I just need girl time! Being in a house full of boys is trying at times, the noises, the smells and just the activities! A little girl time for me is good, good to stretch me out of my comfort of the same old routines, good for me to talk and connect with other woman and to recognize that I am not the only one who has walked this road of mother, wife, and woman.
The woman’s retreat has been something that I knew would come. The weekend would come and it was going to be great and wonderful. So my mind has been telling my stomach… although the two do not communicate well. Tomorrow I will leave for the retreat.
The unknown for me is looming so large that my stomach is in knots. The silliest thoughts that are oh so trivial have gotten my mind and stomach in knots. No surprise to anyone, I am a routine person. I thrive in knowing and controlling my daily activities. I live by my calendar, by the clock on my phone and the clocks that are scattered around my house. In regards to this church woman’s retreat there is just a block of Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon that hold so much unknown. Silly, yes, it may be! I will say that I was feeling like I might back out and come up with a really good excuse then I read a post from a blogger that I follow… she said it more perfect that I could ever! “That Time I Said Yes and Didn’t Change My Mind“. I found myself nodding my head through the entire post. So I will live to tell you all about my Woman’s Retreat experience next week I am sure!
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