I'm TIIIIRRREEDDD!
 

But it is a goood tired!


Spent 4 days as a committee member for our Woman to Woman retreat up on the Pennisula of Washington State (that piece of our state that appears to be waving 'hello'!).

We were around a lake, up in the firs. It was quiet. The sun shone. And the recovery absolutely ROCKS!

I got to be the "bag lady" and designed and purchased the items for the welcome bags.

We had some of these....

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One each of these....

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And a bunch of these...

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There were about 100 women, ALL who checked in at 5 pm (I assisted with check-in! Egad!)

The sharing was so heartfelt and real... and there were stories of hardship and pain, as well as many stories of gratitude and growth.

Though I only shared a room with 2 others, there were 7 women sharing ONE bathroom in my lodge. What a great opportunity for growth THAT was! (grin)

Our theme was "On Common Ground", with workshops on "Rocky Road", "Walking Through it Together", and "The Promises".

We had an AA speaker on Saturday night and an Alanon speaker on Sunday morning.

We had a great craft room, a "hospitality" room filled with snacks everyone brought to share, as well as a rockin' raffle. With fewer than 100 women, we raised over 1200 dollars to use as scholarships for next year's retreat.

As a committe member, I've made a 3-year commitment. So this will be on my agenda for a while. My sponsors in Alanon and OA were both there and friends I had not seen for a some time.

We were up until midnight and up again at 6:00 am... so today, I can honestly say. I am Draggin' Tail, baby.

But it is a goood tired. If you are offered opportunities to attend conventions and retreats in recovery, I urge you to step out of your comfort zone and accept!

These move my recovery forward... in a kind, loving and giving way.

Glad you are doing so well Big Sis. I have missed you. The recovery program sounds wonderful, I wish there was one around here. Get some much needed rest.
Hugs to you

Yep, we were over at Pilgrim firs near Port Orchard. That place never changes... the serenity just wells up out of the ground, I think.

Let me know if you come back next year, Anvilhead... I'll save you a great big hug!

Wow, it sounds like a wonderful experience and I'd love to have been a fly on the wall to listen to the late night girl-talk. :D

Glad you are good-tired and happy it was such a great experience for you.

Hugs

I'm so happy that you got to do that! Isn't it amazing how much recovery you can soak up in a short time? My area seems to have a calendar that matches up with my trade show schedule... all of the great retreats are on weekends that I am traveling on business. I'm leaving it up to my HP - if I'm supposed to be there, it will work out!

Sis - I know that happy, busy, exhausted feeling. Ain't it great?

Big hugs
Cats

It sounds wonderful...I'm so glad you had the experience...and good for you making the commitment!

Pam I wish there was something like that here too...I say we make one...I can get us a nice place in the mountains with a fireplace and jacuzzi :)

I want to go too! How do you find out about this type of meeting?

sounds as if you had a great time with lots of information with wonderful people. you are doing so well,big sis.glad you were able to go.

I've never been able to attend one, always in the wrong place at the wrong time, but I REALLY want to!

MOOSE
Love the avatar....

Also, you had a quasi recovery retreat at Moose Island. There were crafts and recovery talks every day as I recall!

Imagine that with about 100 more people. LOL

Hugs
Cats

thanks for sharing Big Sis - yes those retreats are awesome!!
love 'em love 'em love 'em
but I'm usually like you - worn plum out afterwards!!

rest & take good care of you.

Sounds like an awesome weekend Sis and I'm glad you enjoyed it AND made it home safe and sound :hug:

How do you find out about these retreats? they sound beautiful.