We went to a great class last night taught by our dear counselor Bobby and her husband Robin Thomas. It was great! It talked about how to handle stress in the ministry. Can anyone relate or did you need to be there? I just realized that this is what I need. I need to take a time out and stop. I need to go some place where I can connect with God. (Thats out doors for me) and to add a little spunk I need Carlos by my side. I need a Vacation! This picture was in Kauaii two years ago. Thats what I need!
that is beautiful and i think that's what i need to.
Posted by: Rachel | April 24, 2007 at 08:37 AM
It's what we have been talking about recently too, H. We were feeling like wimps until we started counting up the stresses of the past six months of full time ministry. (even saying 6 months makes me feel like a wimp)
Being seperated for 2 months (which means I was single mom, packing queen, remodeling diva and chief everything else on the list)
My Daddy dying suddenly on the day we leave to begin this new adventure. No warning. Trying to be strong for my kids. Not being able to be there to help my brother plan the funeral.
Our associate pastor falling into sin which was like having a rug yanked out from underneath you, only to be set back upright and given his load to carry as well while you are still winded.
One of our dearest friends fighting liver cancer 20 years of relationship, struggles, laughter, high-fives, and living life together is coming to a close. trying to understand God's plan in something that seems so senseless.
Everything New there is very little we are doing that we have ever done before. Trying to figure out how it all works, making mistakes, looking for feedback, hitting our knees over and over again with cries for help...
we're tired. We were in Kauai. 6 years ago. Right about now, that would be heaven.
Posted by: deeapaulitan | April 24, 2007 at 09:35 AM
we are going in August :)
Posted by: mama alva | April 24, 2007 at 11:18 AM
i hear ya, vacations are great, after the cruise we went on last month i realized how much a vacation refreshes you (i also realized that the more trips you go on, the more you want to make it a priority to go on more of them).
we're going to hawaii in a couple of months. can't wait.
Posted by: shan | April 24, 2007 at 07:48 PM
I SOOO agree. Did you take that at the Marriott in Lihue? I think I have the same picture!
:)
Posted by: metromom | April 25, 2007 at 11:56 AM
hey, nice picture. i was there when it was taken and it was an awsome experiance.
Posted by: jesse barkume | May 08, 2007 at 09:08 AM