Hello Friends!!
Another wonderful and amazing experience this past weekend April 30th-May 2nd! I attended my 2nd womens retreat in Saragosa, TX, about 5 hrs 30 mins from my home,,, but it was oh so worth it! This time was a little more special to me since I was able to take along with me my mother, aunt, cousin, and 2 dear friends who are sisters! I have to say it was not at all easy though, which in the end made it even more amazing since there was alot we had to go through to get all of us there! When I first made the invite, a good almost 2 months ahead, as soon as I found out the dates-- I heard nothing back from none of them! This saddened me tremendously. I then sent out another txt message and again nothing. But I was determined not to give up, I felt almost as if it was not an option to give up on them, If God didnt give up on us, why should I? FINALLY, they all responded literally 1 week before our departure! I was SOOOO happy that they listened, no to me, but to Gods calling. :) The first retreat I attended was in Carlsbad, NM and there were 40 of us women there, well this time there were a total of 120 women!! Not including the people who help make this event possible, so we had a "full house"! Personally, I think thats what makes it even more fun, to be able to meet other women and be of support for them even though we just meet! It felt so good to be there for others and help them out and be their shoulder to cry on. We laughed, we cried, and we hardly slept, but indeed overall had an amazing time! The best gift I could have received from this is seeing the ladies I invited be so happy and really enjoying these 3 days. And like me the first time around, they did not want to leave the place!! Now I tell them, it is their turn to take people and share what they have gone through. God is generous and shares His love with us for that purpose, to continue to share His love and word to others, especially our loved ones! Well another eventful weekend coming up as well, my dear cousin is graduating from UTPB in Odessa this Saturday!!! We plan on leaving Friday evening right after work and stay in a hotel overnight since her graduation is @ 9 am and we live almost 4 hours away! And then of course Sunday is mothers day!!! I will be lucky to spend the day with my mom, and those who have their mothers close by, take the time to really appreciate her and value all shes done through the years... and those who dont have her close or have already passed to be with our Lord, say an extra little prayer in her name. Its not all about the gifts and the how much they cost, its about the sincere love you can show to your dear mother. Well everyone, have a fantastic remainder of the week and smile! It doesnt cost anything to do so, and can mean SO much to others. Always remember that somewhere, someone out there is going through a much more difficult time than you may think you are. So dont dwell or ponder on what you dont have, and appreciate what do you have! Much love, Yess :)
