Rustic Heaven

A much needed getaway. That's what this weekend was. Life has been a ball of chaos for us for the past month and getting away with some friends was just what the doctor ordered.

On Saturday, Steve & Sandy Dick and Warren & I packed up the Escape and headed for the lake, leaving our worries behind. It was wonderful. Wonderful. Steve's family owns a cabin near Echo Bay, and we were able to use it for 2 days. We had some really great talks, laughed tons (as usual) and enjoyed each other. God is good.

Later on that evening, Brad & Angel joined us, bringing even more life to the party, as you can imagine. We chilled by the fire....until the lightening storm hit, that is....ate lots of food, and cozied up to watch a movie until 2am. It's so much fun doing stuff with other married couples. I really felt blessed this weekend.

I guess more than anything, I thank God for friends. Friends who share the same values as us and give us so much support. What a blessing.
And between the three couples, we're all somewhat at the same stage in life. Steve & Sandy have recently started their own business - Steve's a journeyman electrician and he recently started his own company, Leading Edge Electric. Brad & Angel are really making a go of ranching and everything that includes. And Warren & I just bought the practice and are also business owners, learning, growing and trying hard. So this weekend was the perfect ticket for getting away from it all and focusing on having fun and relaxing. No cell phones. No emails. No meetings. It's something I think we should do more often.*