readytoemerge

Between the clapping and the “arena dancing”, the clapping and the arena stairs, the clapping and the not so yummy boxed lunches, the clapping and the headache from the heat, I lost 2 pounds! Yeah! Did I mention the clapping? No silly, I don’t mean my thighs

The Women of Faith Conference was Amazing…a little loud at times. (I am a person who enjoys some quiet, alone time and that didn’t happen but its ok.) So many highlights, so many amazing women who touched my heart, so many messages where I heard God speak to my heart. The laughter, the crying, the singing…I am still absorbing it all quite honestly. So many wonderful moments and speakers…Patsy Clairmont, Marilyn Meberg, Shelia Walsh, Sandi Patty, Jan Silvious, Anita Renfroe, Louise DuArt, Allison Allen & Steve Arterburn. Nicole C. Mullen and Natalie Grant sang, not to mention the beautiful and wonderful Worship team singers. We even got to see a World Vision “child” who is now grown and going to school at George Mason U. His name is Emanuel and he happened to have been influenced earlier in life by Sandi Patty’s music and Friday he sang on stage with her, unrehearsed, it was beautiful. Id have to say Patsy Clairmont is probably my most favorite, I relate to certain things with her…like the fact she is not a morning person . Anita Renfroe is hysterical. Anita puts songs to different words…for example last year she took Faith Hills “Just Breathe” and made it “Don’t Breath”…as in her husbands bad breath…did the video just like Faith’s. This year she did it to Carrie Underwood’s “Before He Cheats”…changed it to “Before I Eat”. (There is a pretty bad recording on YouTube. But it’s funny.)  

 Anyway, I was reminded that God has not forgotten me…made me bawl…I know He’s there but you know, sometimes I feel forgotten in this messy life…I needed to hear it spoken. Also that God never promised us a smooth flight, just a safe landing.

Things went pretty smooth over all. My friend and I got a system down for the walking and maneuvering the obstacles along the sidewalks, construction, ramps, etc. (she is legally blind, can see some things, no detail or definition, mostly blurs).  We all found a wonderful little place called Potbelly’s where we were able to eat a decent dinner the first night and breakfast the next morning. Good sandwiches, soups, etc. at very good prices. Paid less than at McD’s and no greasy food! Yes! We had our “fancy” dinner on Friday. I enjoyed myself but didn’t have to be rolled out, that’s progress for me.

I have to say to every woman, please consider going to Women of Faith…you will be touched, you will be blessed. It’s worth any inconvenience and cost. Here is a link to the site,  http://www.womenoffaith.com/default.asp

Hope you all had a great weekend and are doing well!