Runaway Momma

I am running away in just a few minutes.  My Mother's Day gift was 36 hours to run away and today's the day.  Thirty six hours to think, to pick my own restaurants, and to pray about some important opportunities that have been presented to me.  I have not gone away alone in seven years - that's a long time.  I actually worked pretty hard to make sure that I didn't get to run away alone.  I invited several east coast friends to come and meet me.  I let myself get completely overwhelmed with work to the point of nearly cancelling about 12 times a day for the last week.  I have tried to let the fact that our house is STILL not unpacked be a very good reason to stay home.  At every complaint and concern Pete has said, "GO!" He even took a day off to work on house tasks so I could check them off my list.  My friends have stepped in to say, "GO!"  Sweet friends are taking my girls today and tomorrow after school.  I appreciate them all kicking me out of my cozy nest.  I have a new book to listen to, a new book to read, an empty journal for some brainstorming and snacks that I will not have to share with anyone.  

I look forward to sharing my little adventure with you next week.