A little rest for the weary...

We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about the hardships we suffered in the province of Asia. We were under great pressure, far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life. Indeed, in our hearts we felt the sentence of death. But this happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead. He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and he will deliver us. On him we have set our hope that he will continue to deliver us, as you help us by your prayers. Then many will give thanks on our behalf for the gracious favor granted us in answer to the prayers of many.2 Corintians 1:8-11

Did you read that?  God used it to speak to me this morning.  To tell me that others have felt like I do, and to remind me of His deliverance, and the power of prayer. 

It's been a good weekend.  On Saturday my mom, sisters, and all the girls (except Kiahna) went to Chicago for the day on a bus...

My camera was back and working!  I have lost more pictures to share of the day... another day.

On Sunday I went away by myself.  I asked my parents to keep the kids so I could "run away from home" for 24 hours.  They did.

Have you ever went away alone?  It is kinda hard.  I'd rather have people with me.  But, I knew I needed time alone.  Time with God alone.  Time to rest and be still in His presence. 

After I got over the initial anxiety of it all... I did finally relax. 

And it was good.

...all to myself... no one to put to bed, get a drink, read to, pray with, put back to bed, brush teeth, get another drink, put to bed again... I'd be sad if those things weren't part of my life, but for one night, it sure was nice...

Oh, and room service... from Applebess...

ummm...

oh so good... oh so needed... oh so thankful...

Pam