Giving of my time and receiving so much

    I decided to volunteer for the catalyst conference on a complete whim. We usually volunteer for the Missions Conference in Wasilla, Alaska, but we will not be in town for it this year. I was hoping for some quality adult time after months of waiting for baby and then being with our baby. I received so much more than what I had hoped for. I got my quality adult time while meeting some amazing individuals and listening to some inspiring talks, plus I was given a stack of resources that I am eager to dive into. I finished my 30+ hours with a refreshed look on life and a renewed thankfulness for all of our blessings. I felt God's presence and I could feel His happiness with what was being accomplished at the conference. I also feel like He was happy that I was getting out and surrounding myself with fun positive Christians. I want to volunteer again, and honestly the sooner the better. To top off the fabulous three days, I received an audio download of the conference as I was walking out, that I cannot wait to share with Jason and others back home. Then, just the other day I received an email telling me that I won an iPad mini which I do not even remember signing up for at the conference. I just think it's another "thank you" from God. I feel prompted to send some of the resources back home and thus I will be sending a box filled with free books that were given to me at the conference.