Amazing, right?
Even though it was totally out of my comfort zone! And I didn't have anyone to go with. And I'm not a spontaneous, spur of the moment type of person, at all!
I took my first road trip ALONE ever and went, despite the fact that I didn't know the women I'd be sharing a hotel room with very well.
Of course finding out that the hotel was a Hilton and RIGHT on the beach, in a room with a gorgeous view helped me feel a whole lot better about the whole thing. LOL ; )
And then the first speaker shared her story and half way through, it became apparent that she is a widow.
And then I KNEW why I was there!
In my almost three years as one, I've never heard a widow speak before.
Her story had so many elements that were similar to my story. in any of the conferences I've been to. (not that that's a lot)
It really blessed me to get to see how her story of restoration and healing reached a thousand women of all ages and backgrounds and marital statuses!
It was beautiful and so much prayer and ministry took place when she was done.
All the speakers that weekend were great and had tremendous stories and teachings to share. And the ladies I hardly knew, became my friends!
I made some time to play in the waves of the Atlantic too. I was jumping and laughing and having a great time because the beach is my happy place! Then a wave took me face down to the ground and I felt my legs come over my head and when I eventually stood up, I was facing the other direction!!! So that was officially the first cart wheel I've done in 30 years! I got out after that shaken and knowing I'd been beat. And seriously wondering if all my body parts still worked. LOL Thankfully, they did!
It was definitely the weekend that turned me upside down in more ways than one and I'm so glad I said 'yes.'
~Becky
