pieces of home

It's been a full few weeks.

The weekend before Audition Week, I was privileged to be able to go to the women's retreat at the church I've been attending. The retreat was held in Gettysburg, PA - so it was a gift to get out of the big city for a few days. I enjoyed connecting with some of the women from the church - and made a new friend who lives a few blocks from me, and is also new to the city. The speaker at the retreat was Ann Voskamp, author of "One Thousand Gifts" (quickly becoming one of the favorites on my bookshelf). It was a joy to hear her speak and to get to meet her!

I came back to Baltimore, intent on getting ahead on homework and practicing....which didn't QUITE happen as I had planned...but I still got a decent amount done.

The week concluded with visits from two dear friends from Spokane. Stephanie, a member of my small group from Spokane, was in town and came by for lunch. It was wonderful to see her and have a piece of my Spokane family here in Baltimore.

Time with Amy was also a precious gift. We explored Baltimore on foot...walking roughly 16 miles in 2 days (and braving 40 mph winds!)....cooked together, drank wine, and just enjoyed being present with each other. She got to see my world and meet "my people" here. I was refreshed and filled by the gift of time with my soul sister.

I'm looking forward to another "break" (no classes = more time to practice) in a few weeks when spring break arrives!!