I spent a couple full days in and around Rome working (beautiful full days in the Georgia/Alabama sun) and enjoying every minute of it. One day of rock climbing site training followed by a day of team building with about 80 middle schoolers on the challenge course. On my way out of Rome I spent over an hour with a great friend having coffee and being encouraged by her and the Lord before seeing another great friend in Atlanta and finally getting a chance to catch up in person. All of this was the creation of a great day on the way to Augusta, GA to spend a few days with my grandfather. Not only does that consist of good food, good rest, and lots of love, but also tons of HGTV!
Once I made my way back home, Ryan and I spent the day at what he now calls his "honey hole" doing some fishing and just enjoying each other's company. We caught a few bass, laughed at me making a fool of myself, and sat side by side on a make-shift bench. The past few days have shown me yet again, that God's timing is perfect and unmistakable. That night was spent bowling with some old friends leading to inevitable sleeping in... Today I spent a few hours in the kitchen, a habit that I've been missing since leaving California, baking and cooking dinner for the whole family. There are things about this town that I just won't miss, but weekends like this are what I never want to forgo.
This next week is pretty similar in schedule so we'll see what happens. A couple days in Rome and the surrounding areas again for work (leading a group of 17 high school girls rock climbing in Alabama for a day and an intro class session for whitewater rafting at Berry) followed by hopefully just as beautiful of a trek from Rome to south Georgia only to continue into Aiken, South Carolina to spend some time with my aunt. Who knows what we'll do, but Aiken is a cute little place and my aunt probably has some things planned that I'll find out when I get there, so it should be good!
Coffee on Wednesday morning reminded me of a few things... People have been placed in my life for a reason and I'm specifically thankful for my great friend who so boldly insisted that we be accountability partners. I can make plans, but ultimately if I travel loosely tied to anything in particular - it's much smoother and more enjoyable to spend time with those I love. There are no excuses for being a slacker - I know it, my great friends know it, and God knows it - I need to be connected to Him... so here we go =)
look how cute you are with your fish! that's huge!
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What a wonderful time of refreshment with friends and family you're having. And your brother. so sweet. love ya, Kelli.