My office had a work retreat this past Sunday night to Tuesday afternoon. We went to Lake Michigan and stayed in a Mansion(serious). WE had our own private beach front. It was such a great time. We just hung out, spend time together, eating and sitting my by the fire and hanging out at the lake and shopping. On Monday morning we were given 2 hours of individual time, with the intent that you would spend it with God. WOW!! It was an awesome time for me. God is so real and amazing. He showed me a lot of things and just helped me to STOP where I am at. I am always to busy and do not stop in normal life to BE STILL before him. God is good to give us these times. It was perfect as I was at my wits end with some things that are going on at church and really needed a break. God gave me a break and also just brought me on my knees before Him. After these 2 hours, all 18 of us got together and shared what we learned or realized that morning. WOW. Can't say I have gotten to do that with my co-workers before. WE prayed together and cried together and sang together.
I praise God for this renewing time for myself and also for our Admissions office.
We had so much fun and it was so relaxing for all of us. Even with the boss'. There was TONS of laughter and goofing around with all. Late nights, nail painting(for some of us girls) lots of eating and laying in the sun and talking and laughter and chilling by the fire, marshmallow fights and good times!! Very relaxing for all. :)
So that is how I was at Lake Michigan with the sun setting behind me for my 29th week start.
Here are some pictures of the time together and me in my 29th week.
Some of us girls out in front of the mansion.
Fun times at the Lake.
Our view and private beach.
Nail painting.

6 comments:
Sounds like such a wonderful way to bond with your coworkers Jodi! It's amazing how much closer that can bring people together!!
I love the prego shot with the sunset in the background. You're so good at keeping up with where you're at each time. It's been fun watching you grow! Can't wait until the end :-) You're getting closer!!
Talk about a sweet pic of you with the sun set! I'm so glad you guys had so much fun. Wish we would have done something like that when I worked there!
I LOVE the prego pic with the sunset too!
It fits you so well!
it is always good to BE STILL! ;)
very cute pictures!!! You're looking great Jods!!!! Are you feeling great too? I am! :) So glad!!!! Time is going FAST, don't you think??? Love you!!!
What a great time... Thanks for sharing it and I love the 29 wks & sunset picture.
Keep smiling
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