Some ME Time

This past weekend I finally did something big for myself.   I finally got away for a couple of days and traveled to Washington DC for Women of Faith.   I've been looking forward to attending this conference for a few years yet the timing was never right.  This year I made it a priority and many other people sacrificed to help me make it happen. 

I was very excited to learn that Angie Smith would be speaking at the conference.   I've been reading her blog for many years and think she's awesome.  She is the kind of person you would

Love to have over for dinner.   And she would probably even come!  I was so struck by the fact that even on stage she seemed so down to earth.  

Megan and I stood in line to meet her and get out picture taken with her.  Unfortunately they stopped allowing pictures as we were about 5 people away!   Apparently she had to get back for the close of the show.  Good reason I guess!

The weekend would not have been nearly as wonderful if I hadn't spent it with one of my best friends.  She is so special to me and understands me and all my little quirks and for some reason still puts up with me.  I was so blessed to spend this time with Megan and so many other wonderful people from our church. 

 I'll admit that it was a long weekend in terms of traveling and learning.   I was physically and mentally exhausted by late Saturday evening.   I'm still catching up on sleep and processing some of what I learned.  But! I'm excited to go back next year.  It was a powerful weekend that I wish everyone could experience.