This week we went to Gatlinburg for staff retreat. I didn't know what to expect with this being our first one, but I had an AMAZING time! Our staff is such a riot that we can really go anywhere and have fun! We spent several LONG hours watching the dear in Cades Cove (54 total). We hiked 5 miles on Abram's Trail (and I made it!!). We ate some awesome steak and almost got thrown out of the Peddler. We took a really long detour on the bypass! Riddle beat everybody in putt-putt. We rode 4 wheelers up the mountain and it was actually fun, after I got past my nerves. Melissa & Hollie made me walk up this extremely steep hill. (Melissa said I would have a J-low bottom if I kept it up! ha!) We laughed together. We played together. We prayed together. It was an incredible time learning how much I love these people that God has allowed me to serve with!!
