A little taste of Heaven

We just came back from a wonderful week in Utah. 

We met up with five other families who were with us during those "seminary days."

6 pastors, 6 wives, and their 21 children! 

Lots of smiles and laughter, good food, play,worship, and fellowship.

It was truly a glimpse of what we have to look forward to for all eternity! 

These dear women were with me duringsome of the sweetest times of my life.We started our families together, learnedthe ups and downs of being mommies, and how to encourage our husbands whowere all studying to become pastors.  

 
 

Now we are all encouraging each other in the ministry. 

It is such a wonderful thing to have dear friends who will be a listening ear,

who understand you, cheer you on, and pray for you.

We feel blessed beyond measure.

              

 

The lodge we stayed in was just perfect.

We could have had many more children and felt very comfortable! 

There was a recreation center with various activities. . .

hiking, canoeing, fishing, a climbing wall, basketball, ping-pong,

swimming, skeet shooting to name a few. 

The scenery was beautiful, as was the drive there. 

We live in a beautiful country! 

The lodge was about 45 minutes from the main highway,

and the trees were in full fall bloom. 

There were cattle all around, and one of the nights we even

watched a wrangler with his dogs round them up! 

We had sweet, sweet family worship each evening. 

I think that time might have been my favorite. 

The guitar, the djembe, and the voices of children 

singing praises to our great God. 

After our singing time one of the preachers would share.

We talked to our little ones of having a correct view of

God, themselves, and others. 

While the children got lost in the huge lodge playing (or sleeping),

we all got to share how our ministries and marriages were,

and how we could be praying for each other. 

I hope to share other bits and pieces of our time there

throughout this week. 

Thank you for praying for our family's safety. 

The Lord truly blessed us!!