James and I have been a part of a "Foundations Group" at church since October of 2008. "Foundation Groups" are small groups for young married couples with a mentor couple. The hope is that after a year and a half the group will be able to step out on their own without the mentor couple and continue to "do life together." Last month we completed our curriculum and are now on our own. We decided that going on a retreat would be a great way to start this new chapter for our group. We have truly been blessed by this group. Unfortunately many groups don't even make it to the end and or choose not to continue with the group after completing the "foundation" part. All 10 members of us have probably wanted to drop out at some point, but instead we have put forth the effort required to keep going. It has definitely been worth it! We had a great time this weekend and have high hopes for the future.
We ate a ton, worshipped the Lord, laughed uncontrollably, shed a few tears, dreamed of our future, opened our hearts, sipped on wine, stayed up too late, got up too early, talked about babies, sat in silence, encouraged each other, plowed through bags of candy, went for a run (guys only) quoted movies, nicknamed each other, lounged in our pjs, slurped spaghetti, watched the rain and enjoyed one another. It was great!
James and Rachel, Clay and Amanda, Michael and Kristen, Wes and Holly, Robert and Michelle
Pretty Ladies
Handsome Men
I just like how funny they think each other is
Not sure whose idea it was that James and I needed to be picked up
Hmmm
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