Saturday, August 9, 2008

Weekend Retreat


This weekend has been a training event at Ridgecrest Conference Center. For those who may not be of my denomination, this is a rather large retreat center in western North Carolina. This supposedly serves two purposes. The first was training in a program that the army frequently uses to help soldiers make good choices about spouses. Basically, we were given instruction on teaching this class. Overall, it seems to be a really good program. The second purpose was to give us an example of doing a retreat. I'll put some pictures up from our free time sometime over the next few days.

The weather today was absolutely perfect. The air was cool when I was running this morning. The temperature never really got too hot all day. I'm sure it'll be back to the semi-Hades temps by the end of this week.

For anyone who didn't know...Em was hired to teach first grade this week. Her contract depends on her ability to pass an exam tomorrow, but that won't be a problem. I guess this year, she won't be mistaken for a student as she waddles/rolls around. OK, I need to get some sleep.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

You sure do get awfully brave when you're half way across the country! Though I agree; I am pretty much waddling now. You'd get a kick out of making fun of me! I hope you have a good week. I love you. -- Em

Anonymous said...

Was getting a little worried. Thought maybe you had a tough week. Glad you are still doing well and learning and it is great news that Em got a job. Well, looking forward to seeing the pictures. You are in our prayers.
Jason

Anonymous said...

I know this week-end brought back some memories of youth trips to Ridgecreast. Glad Em posted because I sure thought you were brave about the waddling. I love you. Mother

Anonymous said...

How do you know what semi-Hades temps are like? Students can waddle too, but Em has the best reason of all to be waddling. Think snow. Love ya.--Momma in TN

Anonymous said...

Hope Emily passes her test and sounds like you had a good time at your retreat.

an olsd friend from upton

Anonymous said...

Hey Justin,

It sounds like things are moving right along. Sorry I haven't written with misscarriage, moving and starting boys in school I have been a little busy, but no excuses I still should have written. I hope that the time passes quickly for you. I know you must miss Emily. I know its difficult to be away from Robert for 2 weeks ,I can't imagine the length of time you two are having to endure. Hang in there you guys are in our prayers. --Julie P.