Retreat

I wanted to ask if you wouldn't mind praying for me (Charity) over this weekend and next week. Next week I get the opportunity to go on a women's retreat with our company. I will get to spend Monday-Friday with a group of women, some I have never met and some that I have not seen in 5 years or so. I'm very excited about this time and am looking forward to retreating with my God. However, I'm feeling anxious at the same time. Marc will be playing Mr. Mom all week, and I'm not nervous about that, he is totally capable of course. I've never been away, just me...no sippy cups, diaper bag, stroller, pump (yes, that kind of pump) since having Cerys! About a year ago when Bailey was 3 months old, Marc and I were appointed in St. Louis and so the girls stayed with my sister in law for a few days. We had the best sleep we've had in 3 years, it was glorious...except for that dern pump.

Anyway, I am looking forward to this retreat, but just a bit nervous. I have way too active of an imagination and I've already come up with a long list of "what-if's"- to which I refuse to give any more thought to! I want to enjoy this week away so I can come back refreshed for my family.

So, if you would please pray for:

*preparations for me packing and getting things at home ready for me to be gone (laundry, meals, etc.)

*for safe travel there and back

*for me to have a fresh encounter with my God and feel His presence near me, for me to be refreshed/recharged, etc.

*for all the women that will be attending and those coming from the states to lead us

*for Marc and the girls- for them to sleep extra good at night, extra good at nap time, and for them to have a blast bonding with Daddy all week! :)

I really appreciate it! I can't wait to tell you all about the week! If I don't post before I leave on Monday, then I'll see ya'll when I get back! Thank you thank you thank you!