saying thanks...

isn't normally hard for me...I am usually very good at it. It's WRITING thank-you notes, that kills me! I am the absolute worst! I have about 22 thank you cards to write for an incredible group of women, but I'm procrastinating again!! I want so much to express to each woman how much I value them, and what they have meant to me, but it can be quite emotional for me, and that takes NRG! Which I haven't had lately, which is due to the fact that I'm not exercising enough (at all) and I started this great new job, which I love, but I'm trying to get used to "working" again....uuugghh...I'm whining. I hate that.

But I digress... I will tell you this. These ladies that I did life with this last year gave me truly one of the most beautiful presents I've ever gotten. It's an encouragement box, with notes of love and encouragement, that I can read over and over...especially when I'm feeling a bit 'whiny'..

I also got some awesome gift cards (which I LOVE!!) and a gift certificate to the spa...which I love even more!

So I say all this to express my admiration and deep respect to each of these women. You all (and you know who you are) have helped me grow, and stretch in all the best ways. Even though I will not be leading you this next year, I will miss you, and pray for each of you as you come to my thoughts....I love what Paul says to his friend, Philemon:

"I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers,

because I hear about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints.

I pray that you may be active in sharing your faith,

so that you will have a full understanding of every good thing we have in Christ.

Your love has given me great joy and encouragement,

because you, [sisters], have refreshed the hearts of the saints."(Philemon 1:4-7)

I love you ladies!!

....and don't worry, I have the thankyou notes out, and am ready to start writing them!!!

(unless some of you would like to give me a free pass!!)