Retreat

 This morning I am heading out for a couple of days of retreat.  I've a friend with a modest place on Lake Sinclair who has generously offered it for my use anytime.  My intention is to spend this time in prayer and Bible study and hopefully gain a bit of re-energizing for the days ahead.  With life being so hectic, of which I am sure you can relate, it becomes even more important to make time for solitude and reflection.  I am not an extrovert.  I do not feed off crowds and people, and truly enjoy quiet times and places.  This will be good.

There is no wi-fi where I am going.  Heck, I cannot even get a signal with my cell phone.  However, the home does have a dial-up connection, and later tonight I would like to get on board t-Blog and try to interact with the previous post.  My intention was not to portray humility or self-abasement, but to simply deal with the fact that as a human being I've got a lot to learn.  Struggling with such foibles as vengence & pettiness is part of that process.  More later!

This cabin is about 20 miles from Sparta, GA.  You might recall that Sparta is town featured in the longrunning tv show, In The Heat Of The Night.  Long ago a spent a couple of days in Sparta valiantly trying to sell a product and thus feed my family.  I remember the good folks at the town hall who did not like traveling salesmen!  But I do not recall running into Chief Gillespie or Officer Tibbs.  Maybe this time.

Gotta go!  Maybe I'll take my little dog, spend some time bonding?

 



posted by: surrogate (reply)
post date: 11.13.08 (5:40 am)

I've seen the TV show a few times. It's pretty good and, but man, when I was a kid, it was one of the first "serious" movies I saw as a Saturday matinee at the local theater. Great flick.

If you bond with the dog, avoid using super glue.





posted by: rosietulips (reply)
post date: 11.13.08 (7:59 am)

Your retreat sounds like such a good time! I want one, too!



posted by: auntconi (reply)
post date: 11.13.08 (8:33 am)

Enjoy your retreat ~ away from the busy world ~ ahhh!



posted by: Ladyg (reply)
post date: 11.13.08 (9:45 am)

Peaceful times ahead, enjoy.



posted by: barnabus1 (reply)
post date: 11.13.08 (2:37 pm)

Used to do mini retreats on sun..beach towell, thermos of coffee and commune w/ the Lord most of the day...like directed retreats as well...recharge yer batteries!!! Enjoy!!!!



posted by: spook102956 (reply)
post date: 11.13.08 (6:55 pm)

I admit it, I'm jealous. Solitude! Oh that sounds wonderful!



posted by: auntconi (reply)
post date: 11.16.08 (8:39 pm)

Did you return rested and raring to go?



posted by: emerging (reply)
post date: 11.18.08 (4:31 pm)

I thought we'd see a post by now about some epiphany you've had while on retreat. That's just bitter jealousy talking ;)



posted by: KurtMaddox (reply)
post date: 11.18.08 (9:02 pm)

Hey PD! I'm no longer on tBlog but I'll be checking in with your blog regularly as an "outsider" :-)

In Hoc Signo Vinces!

Kurt

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