Heading up north

Well, we are going to take some time from our craziness to go up north for the weekend with Solomon's Porch. We've been attending church there for the past several Sunday nights, and this weekend is their annual retreat.

We haven't had the camper out since Cornerstone, but Tim and the boys are on the road now as I write. I'm still packing last minute stuff--Christina has to work a short shift and then we'll hit the road, too.

I'm hoping I can find it all right in the dark--it gets so early now! Tim should have the camper set up and we'll settle in.

I'm bringing my new mystery for book club and hope to make a dent in it. It's an Elizabeth George novel--With No One As Witness. I'm looking forward to it.

Today we had lunch at the Lowell Inn in Stillwater, MN with the registrar team to say good-bye to Carol who's retiring after 28 years at Bethel. It was a very nice time in a lovely environment. We'll miss Carol very much--not only is she sweet and sensitive, she is really, really funny (in an understated sort of way).

I'm going to relax just like Carol this weekend. Kick back, enjoy my family. I've missed spending time with them all. These times are too fleeting, so I'm plannin' to make the most of it.

Till next time,

Suzi