What a blessing I received last week to spend the whole week with people who dedicate their lives and their children's lives to the ministry, to God, and to spreading the gospel. I missed last year due to the fact that Eli was 3 weeks old, but am so glad I had the opportunity to attend this year. Yes, we had some stressful times when children didn't want to nap because they weren't in their own bed or because they wanted to stay and play with the other kids when it was bedtime, but it was all worth it.
I met most of the families that were there but had a special connection with one lady imparticular. They are just on deputation but have had 2 different survey trips. They know just what God has planned for their life and they are taking 2 beautiful children with them. I can't imagine the sacrifices they have to make daily and will continue making them into the future. It's neat to see how God is important in different ways to different people and to see the call God has on some lives.
We had great women's sessions in the mornings. A pastor's wife from Oklahoma did the sessions and she did a terrific job. Even though the messages this week from her and her husband were taylored mostly toward missionaries, I felt like they were all just what I needed, as well. I hope I "renewed" some things.
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