Gals weekend away from it all!!!

This past weekend I went to the Women of Faith conference in Portland, OR. I go every year with my mom and a couple of friends! This year only Marta was able to go with us. It is a wonderful weekend of speakers, worship music, drama, a comedian, concert by Sandi Patty, and a concert by Nicole Nordeman. We head down on Thursday night and attend the conference all day on Friday and all day on Saturday. We stay over til Sunday and SHOP!!! This year mom's birthday fell on the Saturday that we were down there. Marta got some individual cakes from a bakery and we surprised mom with a mini-party! It was so much fun. It is a great time to get away from it all and to be able to learn from the speakers! They all have life stories that make you wonder how they can be so positive and inspiring...but when you hear them you will know that it is only through God's grace that they are able to share their experiences. I would highly recommend this conference to anyone!!!