Hello ladies,

I'm not sure if this picture explains anything to you or not. So let me put into words what I think this picture expresses.

Those in this picture (less our wonderful praise team & cooks) are those who put tons of work into making our 2nd Annual HCC Women's Retreat a huge success! This picture was taken at the end of our weekend and I think it shows how very tired we all were! But if you will notice the peaceful looks on all our faces....God took our efforts and used them for His glory! We Praise Him for any good that came about! He deserves the Glory! And we were all astounded at what God did in our lives and the lives of those who attended! God was there!

I have asked the ladies who attended the retreat to write up what the weekend meant to them so I can post them on the blog. I will post some each day but for today I would like to post Susan Hale's. Please read her words below:

"I am still reeling from the experience of this past
weekend. I would start to tell Alan about it and start crying all over again. He was very happy for me and I truly believe that I will look at things differently from now on. It was my first retreat but not my last! Thanks to you and all the
team that helped with it!"

Reeling from the experience- yes that describes me too!
Thanks Susan! I am so thrilled that you had a positive meaningful
experience!

Blessings to all!

Lori Drain