Fun Times

Wow, what a weekend!! I must say Friday night I had the most fun I've had in a long time! It reminded me of all the fun we used to have together. Thanks Shannan for the idea to go out to the bluffs and have a bonfire, thanks Ryan for the s'more stuff. I am now a s'more making expert ;-) Then, puddle jumping I have found ot be a great stress reliever. It also brings out the inner child in us. Just being out there with the lightening, rain and thunder was really cool! I had never been out in an open field in a thunderstorm before and even though I knew something could go wrong, I felt so safe and secure out there. Despite the noise and wet cold, it felt very peaceful to me. Who says you have to drink to have fun? We got to have lots of fun, without paying the consequences the next morning. Who knew that could happen?? Anyway, despite slightly injuring my knee and almost having to buy a new cell-phone, it was quite a night. My upper arms are still sore from king of the hill and amoeba, but definitely worth it. Went to bed at 3, woke up at 8. So Saturday, Ebby picked me and Bridgette up and we went to the ladies' retreat at New Cov. It was a great time. we got to plant flowers and decorate flower pots, even though the water soaked through the pot and smudged all my writing and pictures, it still came out really pretty. We started with coffee and donuts and then Ebby and Amy Smith led worship. We sang songs about being Jesus' friend and how God loves us lots and lots. The guest speaker, Michelle Loperfido, who is from Bridgette's hometown, had a very encouraging word to say. She talked about friends and how there are three different levels of friendship: confidants (best friends you can be open with about everything), good friends (you can be open about most things, but not everything) and aquaintances (people you know and have something in common with, like work or children, capable of becoming a good friend or confidant). She mentioned how it's important to have relationships with people on all three levels, because an acquaintance just might end up being a confidant, over time.
Then we had lunch and me and Bridgette went and played on the swings. Michelle also talked about how God wants to be our friend and all we have to do is let him in and be honest about what's going on in our hearts. If we're angry with Him, then tell Him, because He will listen. She said we should be friends with Him because He will never leave us. So lately, I've been trying really hard to tell God about everything going on in my life and in my heart. So, yeah, those were the highlights of my weekend. Oh and Church was amazing, as usual, especially the worship :) that's it for now, until next time, I'm Dee, reporting for Dee, on location at the Oswego State campus. Good day.

Dee