My weekend away.

I just realized I never wrote about my wonderful weekend away!! A few weekends ago, when I was at my wit's end, my dear hubby sent me packin'!
I left on Saturday morning and headed for Anderson with two expectations: paint the master bedroom and relax. Mission accomplished!
When I got to town I made the rounds at all the home improvement stores to get some supplies and score some more deals then headed back to the house.
I worked for a few hours until dinner time. I went out to eat, enjoyed a little retail therapy, then headed to my dear friend Kelly's house. After we sent her husband out on some errands, we had a wonderful time just chilling on the couch playing catch up and running our mouths about the ups and downs of motherhood. Thanks for your hospitality Daniel and Kelly! Love you guys!!
Sunday morning I got to worship with our friends at Bethany. It's always so wonderful be back there and see old friends and listen to Bob speak God's word. Our time there is never long enough, but I had a little bit of a chance to catch up with a lot of people... thank you all for your loving words and your offers of prayer. It means more than you will ever know!
So many people were shocked to find out that I made that weekend trek by myself... and enjoyed it!! It was so refreshing to just get away from the day to day and to not be responsible for anyone but myself. I think every mom needs that every once in awhile!! (if any mom tells you she doesn't, she's lying! I'm sure of it!!) :)
I was concerned that I would come home refreshed only to be slapped in the face again with reality when I came home. But it really did help. I came home with a fresh mind and a slightly more positive outlook. In the weeks following, I feel I have been able to more fully enjoy the time I get to spend with my girls.
I am so thankful that I have a husband who is willing to take on the load of the family occasionally so I am able to regroup. Thank you, Nathaniel!! You will never know completely how deep my love runs for you!!