Hands up, how many of you saw one of these when you walked out your front door today? I always wanted to live in the Hill Country. So what if its in a trailer? It only takes half an hour to clean it from top to bottom, and then you can go sit outside and watch the deer. We lured them close by cutting up our Jack O'Lantern and tossing it over the fence. We definitely need to get some deer corn. This past weekend I got even more of the great outdoors. I had the pleasure of going on a ladies retreat with my mom. The rustic camp was set on a hillside above a creek that feeds into the Frio river, one of the coldest, most beautiful rivers in Texas. It is owned by the HEB Foundation, along with about 2300 more acres. Anyone can use the campsites for FREE if you agree to leave the facilities better than you find them. It is a blessing to come to such a naturally beautiful place.
20 women with connections to Grace Lutheran Church fellowshipped, ate wonderful homemade food, and spent quiet time encountering God in nature. We even took a two-hour hike that wound through riverbeds and up hills. It was special to share the time with my mom and I came back feeling renewed - although I didn't see any deer there.
