I think I am finally recovered from the Beginning Experience Weekend this past weekend.
I am so blessed to be able to be a part of this ministry, even if it is an exhausting 48 hour weekend. It is a very structured weekend, and as weekend coordinator I am in charge of/to blame if things go wrong. However, we had an amazing group of participants this past weekend and I was blessed to be able to help them through their grieving process. It has made an amazing difference in my life - the most difficult time in my life.
I had an opportunity to speak with one of the priests on Saturday night and he told me to make time to thank God for all of my blessings.
I am very thankful for my wonderful children, family and friends and was blessed with wonderful, hardworking, loving parents, whom I miss very much.
God has a plan for me and I have to be patient.
Love to all!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Volunteering
Back in high school I volunteered in church and at the hospital. Ok, so my mom may have "volunteered/voluntold" me for church, but I really did enjoy it. I have always been one to try to help whenever possible. However, my ex wasn't.
After my separation I went on a retreat and felt the calling to begin volunteering again. That was before a went on my first Beginning Experience weekend.
That weekend was amazing!!! The last day I felt the call to be part of that team and help others as much as they had helped me. Through Beginning Experience I have made the most amazing friends that have been there for me at the most difficult time in my life. When I lost my husband, I lost his whole family who were just like my family so that was another part of me that was grieving. I really can't blame them though, because they were only getting a "one sided exaggerated" story. God knows the truth and that is all that really matters.
I volunteered to teach CCD this year and have 5th and 6th graders (4 students total). When I told people that is the age group I had they said it would be hard. Well, last night was our third night and I must tell you, it is going very well. I have an amazing group of kids who ask so many questions and participate so well. I think I am learning as much as them!
This weekend is our Beginning Experience weekend. Please pray that we have a successful weekend and those that are grieving the loss of a spouse, either by death or divorce, find the healing they so desperately need.
Hugs to all!
After my separation I went on a retreat and felt the calling to begin volunteering again. That was before a went on my first Beginning Experience weekend.
That weekend was amazing!!! The last day I felt the call to be part of that team and help others as much as they had helped me. Through Beginning Experience I have made the most amazing friends that have been there for me at the most difficult time in my life. When I lost my husband, I lost his whole family who were just like my family so that was another part of me that was grieving. I really can't blame them though, because they were only getting a "one sided exaggerated" story. God knows the truth and that is all that really matters.
I volunteered to teach CCD this year and have 5th and 6th graders (4 students total). When I told people that is the age group I had they said it would be hard. Well, last night was our third night and I must tell you, it is going very well. I have an amazing group of kids who ask so many questions and participate so well. I think I am learning as much as them!
This weekend is our Beginning Experience weekend. Please pray that we have a successful weekend and those that are grieving the loss of a spouse, either by death or divorce, find the healing they so desperately need.
Hugs to all!
Monday, October 3, 2011
Girls Weekend
One of my dearest friends moved to the Houston area about 5 years ago, after Hurricane Katrina. I finally drove to visit her this weekend, which was waaaaaayyyyy overdue! We had such a good time catching up, relaxing, etc.
Friday night we went to eat at the Woodlands. What a beautiful area. I wish we had more time to "window shop" and see the sights. From there we went to an "ice house/night club" where we felt very old! But we had a good time. We left there and went to a country bar "Stetsons".
Saturday we woke up, did some cardio, went to Old Town Spring, which I loved! It had alot of cute shops and we stopped to listen to a guy playing the guitar and singing on the porch! Very relaxing! Then we drove to Kemah and walked along the boardwalk. The kids would love it there and I plan on taking them next summer.
Sunday we went for a bike ride, did some craft shopping and then watched the Saints beat the Jaguars.....WHO DAT!
I must say, I should have visited her a lot sooner and can't wait to go again. It was just like old times (minus the staying out until 4 a.m.). Thank you Terra for such a wonderful visit! I love you! Can't wait to visit again.
Happy Monday Everyone!
Friday night we went to eat at the Woodlands. What a beautiful area. I wish we had more time to "window shop" and see the sights. From there we went to an "ice house/night club" where we felt very old! But we had a good time. We left there and went to a country bar "Stetsons".
Saturday we woke up, did some cardio, went to Old Town Spring, which I loved! It had alot of cute shops and we stopped to listen to a guy playing the guitar and singing on the porch! Very relaxing! Then we drove to Kemah and walked along the boardwalk. The kids would love it there and I plan on taking them next summer.
Sunday we went for a bike ride, did some craft shopping and then watched the Saints beat the Jaguars.....WHO DAT!
I must say, I should have visited her a lot sooner and can't wait to go again. It was just like old times (minus the staying out until 4 a.m.). Thank you Terra for such a wonderful visit! I love you! Can't wait to visit again.
Happy Monday Everyone!
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