Our section hosted a retreat for ministers and wives at Canyon of the Eagles in Burnet. Ten couples including us enjoyed a couple of days of rest and relaxation. Craig and Dana McCracken traveled with us. Craig hardly has a serious moment and kept us laughing most of the trip.
We learned probably at least one valuable lesson; never trust Map Quest’s directions in a rural area. The directions took us down a dirt road that turned to a one lane path that dead ended at a ranch gate, not Canyon of the Eagles. Of course riding with friends this adventure was funny and we were laughing hysterically.
Monday night we enjoyed a nice meal in the lodge and played games with the other couples till around midnight. Tuesday the ladies enjoyed a day trip to Fredericksburg. We shopped, enjoyed a nice lunch, and even an afternoon break for ice cream. We returned just in time for a superb meal. After dinner the Castleberrys, Powells, and Kent and I went to the observatory for an informative session with an astronomer. This happened to be the highlight of the trip. We were able to see Saturn and Mars thru the telescope. We were all amazed that you could actually see the ring around Saturn. How beautiful the heavens! I’m sure the preachers all gained some valuable preaching resources. Later, we enjoyed a time of discussion of ideas with all the couples. After the forum several lingered for rounds of Rook and Dominoes. This morning we met back at the lodge for breakfast then returned to our respective places of ministry. Though before going to the retreat I felt we really didn’t have the time to “waste”, I am glad we made the effort to attend.
We learned probably at least one valuable lesson; never trust Map Quest’s directions in a rural area. The directions took us down a dirt road that turned to a one lane path that dead ended at a ranch gate, not Canyon of the Eagles. Of course riding with friends this adventure was funny and we were laughing hysterically.
Monday night we enjoyed a nice meal in the lodge and played games with the other couples till around midnight. Tuesday the ladies enjoyed a day trip to Fredericksburg. We shopped, enjoyed a nice lunch, and even an afternoon break for ice cream. We returned just in time for a superb meal. After dinner the Castleberrys, Powells, and Kent and I went to the observatory for an informative session with an astronomer. This happened to be the highlight of the trip. We were able to see Saturn and Mars thru the telescope. We were all amazed that you could actually see the ring around Saturn. How beautiful the heavens! I’m sure the preachers all gained some valuable preaching resources. Later, we enjoyed a time of discussion of ideas with all the couples. After the forum several lingered for rounds of Rook and Dominoes. This morning we met back at the lodge for breakfast then returned to our respective places of ministry. Though before going to the retreat I felt we really didn’t have the time to “waste”, I am glad we made the effort to attend.
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I am glad that you and Bro. Smith had an opportunity to get away for a few days...Probably more timely than you realize with the revival we are having, VBS, Church-wide picnic...I am sure i'm leaving something out! Love you!
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