Today I'll be busy with final preparations for this weekend's retreat... Redeeming the Time! 
I get so excited at this point as I pack my clothes in my carry-on and books and giveaway items in the two check-in bags! The nice thing about going to Southern CA is the weather is warm so the clothes are fewer and lighter weight.
I have only one more hand out to create and print and cut but that will be easy. Much of the day will be spent going over my notes since this will be the first time I'm speaking on this theme and I want it to be able to flow easily from my heart. I'm looking forward to sharing some things with you when I return.
Yesterday I went into my OWN church and met with one of our pastors about the details of setting up for the Tuesday Evening Out event. It's all coming together... yeah! This is the first time I've ever put an event together and had to think through everything from the beginning to the end so keep praying I don't forget anything!! It's coming together so well though that I am confident it is God and I have a sense of expectation that He is going to do some great things as we meet together in that place! I am excited about those of you who are coming because you read about it here... so make sure and introduce yourself!!
So... what am I Thankful for this Thursday?
• I am so grateful for my God who has given me the opportunities to serve Him in so many ways...
• for my husband who has been so supportive of me these last couple of weeks in trying to juggle two events at the same time...
• for my daughter Michelle and her CARE group who so generously previewed my new messages and gave me both great encouragement and critique...
• for all the women in my church who are coming alongside me to help make next Tuesday night a success and blessing for those who come...
• and for all of you who I know love me and more importantly love God and want to know Him and grow in Him more and more every day... BLESS YOU!
