First ever Existence Women's Retreat!

Well, it finally happened! Our woman at Existence are fighters! For the past 3 years we have been planning and attempting to have a women's retreat. The first year we had it all planned and were even driving up to Palomar Mountain when we got the call that it was snowing and it you didn't have chains on your tires then you couldn't go up the mountain. So we had to cancel it. Then we rescheduled to try again. We planned it and earlier that week was when we had some really bad fires in San Diego. Then we got the call that we would have to cancel it again since there were fires on Palomar Mountain. So this was the third attempt. We switched it to a Young Life camp in Ramona. It was perfect! The cabin was really nice and clean and we had 45 women sign up! So exciting!

We got up there on Friday night and just had a PJ game night/movie night. It was neat to look around the room and see 45 women playing games. Everything from Pictionary to Phase 10, Cranium, and cards. And of course in the midst of this there is tons of chocolate floating around and other baked goods! Sat. we got up and had breakfast, then had out first session. I had the privilege to help lead worship along with 2 other amazing girls. It was really neat to hear all the songs sung with only women! The speaker was good and very passionate. Then we split into small groups and had questions to discuss. It was really neat to open up and get to know other girls and share what is going on in your life. Then we had 30 mins to just be alone with God. Such a great time to just pray, listen, and be still. Then lunch and free time. In my free time I went on a hike that soon turned into a 2 mile run! It was great! Our second session went great to and then just had another night of games.

I met some really great girls and got to spend time with my friends as well. It was really well put together and all in all a success! I can't wait for the next one all ready!