Hello friends!
So once again, we've proven I'm a terrible blogger. My only excuse is that I've been incredibly busy since my last trip home.
It all started with IJM Staff Retreat. IJM does this wild and crazy staff retreat each year. This year, I got to be the primary planner (along with my bosses). Unfortunately, we didn't start nearly early enough on the planning and I ended up working super insane hours for a couple of weeks. The retreat itself was amazing though and I'll post pictures soon - they're pretty hilarious. I got to know some of my coworkers better which was really fun.
Despite the insanity and stress from the retreat, it ended up working out awesome because I got some last minute visitors!!! Holly, Joe, & Alex were able to come visit me at the last minute in between Joe's job change. Again, I'm terrible about taking pictures but I stole a couple off Holly's blog. They got in about an hour after I got home from retreat and we were able to hang out for 4 whole days. It was horrible to see them leave, but it was wonderful to have them there. Sadly, it insisted on raining on us most of the trip but we made the best of it :)
So after my work chaos and the awesome visit, I was VERY behind in school. Fortunately, a couple of marathon weekends at Panera (endless Diet Coke & free wifi) got me caught up.
Last weekend was a retreat with church. My church (both the emerging service I attend and the larger church body) are engaged in what we call a year of discernment. Basically, the congregation is taking a year to pray and discuss what God is leading the church to be. I'm part of the discernment team and we spent a weekend at a monastery near Baltimore together. It was really good to get to know people better and we had a lot of fun.
Things have seemed to mellow out a little bit now. My friend Ruthie is planning some "fall fun festivities" this weekend but I'm not sure what it will entail... I do know, however, with Ruthie it will be a good time. Hopefully, I'll remember to take pictures this time!
2 comments:
Yea! An update! I check everyday...and now we got one. I'm glad you're meeting lots of people and having a lot of fun! Sorry you're so busy, but I completely understand. Take Care!
Yay! We made the blog! Well, we concur, we had a fantastic trip! Can't wait to come back soon!
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