Even in the small things

So I am back on here because a friend of mine said I was a loser without it and if I wanted to be in the "in crowd" I would have to do this more frequently. I thought about it and decided I guess I will have to be a follower.
Friday my husband and I went to Murfreesboro, Arkansas for a marriage retreat. Friday was pretty cool. We left before noon and actually took our time driving. There was no screaming at diesels to MOVE! or constantly passing old people or my favorite...those texting or talking on the cell phone.
We arrived at Mount Moriah and were greeted by 10-15 wild turkeys. I had my camera right next to me to catch a moment. Of course, that didnt matter because as soon as I turned in the camera it fussed that the internal memory was FULL!!!! Seriously??? I just got here.
The Milazzos arrived about an hour after us...then the Lewings. It was so good to take a minute and catch up.
The weather was great. the river was up and we were ready for some mafia. If you haven't played, it is a great Christian game or lies, deception and murder!!! I LOVE it. Most stress about being the mafia...I stress about being a towns person. I know that no one trusts anyone and no matter what I say they still think I am the bad guy. I feel better if I really AM the bad guy.

Before the games began we had to get something to eat. Neal, Dennis, Shelly and I were going to Subway ( super cool for a town of 12); Lewing were going to eat nasty frog legs. Once we reached the hot spot we were told they were "out of bread." Ha ha! Out of bread. How does Subway run out of bread??? That's okay. We went to Buddy's and met up with the Lewings were we had some great food. Make sure to ask for the seasoned fries. If you are lucky like Dennis they will cover every ince of your fries with cheyenne pepper--great for any sinus infection. The restaurant was covered with Arkansas Razorback decor and you could write on their walls so even though I don't watch college ball I had to give tribute to LSU...because that is how I roll.

The rest of the couples arrived after some getting a little lot along the way. They had last choice of the prime bedding that us early birds got. I rushed everyone to get settled because I wanted to play mafia ASAP. Nikki and Celena didn't want to play but I knew deep down they did. Susan and Ryan had never played before so I knew it was going to be a good time. If you haven't played I can't make you understand how fun it is to play. Seeing everyone's characters come out and just having a super good time. I was so glad I went to the restroom a few times because at some points I could have had an accident on myself. Ew!!! Next time we should just offer diapers so there is no worry.

We all crashed early in the morning hours and woke up to our husbands making breakfast for us. It was so funny to see these men working so hard on scrambled eggs and sausage. That was it...eggs and sausage. It was so sweet!!

Dennis and Shelly brought Fireproof the movie. the acting was horrible but the story and the message was amazing. Marriage is hard and 100% commitment. It taught me that love was not something you give because you get something back. Love is a commandment from God because Jesus loved us unconditionally. I loved that the father shared with the son that you cannot show what you don't have...love. I won't tell you much more incase you haven't watche dit but you must watch it if you are married or plan to be married.

We had some scroll time which is a time where you go off as a couple and discuss hard topics. Neal and I went on the very, very tall hill...mountain. I am not exactly sure WHY I asked him to go that way. There were no pit stops or cheering section to encourage me to keep going. I am so out of shape and it was beyond aparent when I was taking most of my breaths through my mouth and I stopped talking to Neal so that I could concentrate. Anyway, scroll time is stressful because you go in it knowing you are going to fight about something. This was the best scroll time ever for us. We were honest, forward and okay with it. I was SO excited that I forgot I then had to get down the hill. Suddenly, falling down and rolling the rest of the way didn't seem to bad. My calves felt like a softball was stuck in each leg.
Bible Study was great with some really good discussion. We enjoyed some more time outside and taking some goofy pictures.
Poor old Chrissie was in bed just after 8pm and really needed it.
I am home now and ready to start my first day not working. I am sure life will allow me opportunities to blog about all Purcell misadventures.
PO