A whirlwind doesn’t begin to describe my week at BRMCWC:

• Classes/workshops included Steven James, Alton Gansky, and Kim Bangs. (Need I continue?)

• Quality time with Julie and Lori on Saturday (and meeting Lori’s amazingly talented daughter, Hannah)

• Lobby time (second and third pictures above) – laughter (lots of it!), meaningful conversations along the edges, and jazzy java drinks, as you can see above.

• Spirit-led worship (Thank You, Jesus)

• Celebrating accomplishments awarded during the Wednesday night’s banquet, such as Allison Martin’s first-place award for her thrifty & trendy blog, Budget Maven. More on the banquet in days to come but I couldn’t be prouder of my fellow award winners.

• Prayer time with fellow “Brigaders” Sunday morning. Priceless.

• Cloud Cafe. One may be drinking too much coffee when the sweet retiree behind the counter remembers your first name within 2 days. Just saying.

• New acquaintances, like Sue from Ohio (the one with the delightful British accent).

Looking back, I’m grateful for the victories witnessed not only in myself but in those around me — physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Now to build on those victories as we all move forward!