Multitude Monday

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♦ A 9 hour car ride, round trip, joined by a friend.
♦ 310 women, lifting their voice in praise.
♦ Chatting with friends I haven't seen since last year.
♦ Meeting new friends.
♦ Praying with someone over a concern.
♦ Hearing powerful speakers. 
♦ Laughing.
♦ Crying.
♦ Pouring out my heart to God.

 This described my weekend, as I went to our district's annual Spring Refresh Woman's Conference.  I so needed the time away and even though I'm exhausted, it was a wonderful weekend.  It was truly a time of spiritual refreshment and made me all the more thankful for the many ways I am blessed.


This week I continue to count blessings #1572-1580.   

♥  Stephen getting an A on a very difficult paper and with a tough professor.

♥  The enjoyment of sewing.

♥ Birds outside my window.


♥ A night out with my husband. 

 ♥ The look and feel of new fabric.

 ♥ A great conversation with a store owner about my new book.

♥ My son's picture in the local magazine.

 

♥ A new family in church.

and finally....

♥ A weekend away, getting refreshed!

Comments

  1. ElizabethdApril 22, 2013 at 3:46 AM

    So glad you had such a time of refreshment and renewal.

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  2. LynnApril 22, 2013 at 4:40 AM

    I'm glad you had a good weekend - you deserve it. Very very well done on your book too!
    L.x.

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  3. ChristineApril 22, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Visiting from Ann's. Congratulations to your son! What a lovely blog with a refreshing, beautiful header!

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  4. Alex April 22, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Terri, your Spring Women's conference sounds wonderful...I have never been on a large Chritian event like that, but would so love to do so. Perhaps one day :)
    WELL DONE to Steven and Nathan, good on them!
    Welcome back to YOU,
    xx A

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  5. Richelle WrightApril 22, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    you must be proud of your boy! popping over from Ann's to enjoy your list this monday ~

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  6. AnonymousApril 22, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    Your list is beautiful! What an accomplishment for your son! Have a blessed week.
    Only because of Jesus,
    Grace

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  7. AnonymousApril 22, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    A beautiful list, today! What an accomplishment for your son! Have a blessed week.
    Grace

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  8. Court DApril 22, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    What a great week, and thanks to your son for his service!

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