After fall break, I went to work one day then headed out the door again, this time to a conference. In Austin. It took a lot for me to go there and I left sick but I did it. And yes, I got sick. I have traveled internationally and was fine, but I go to Texas and get sick. Shannon reminded me that the Boz said something about that burnt orange. I just don't have that kind of immunity! Just kidding . . . sort of.
The conference was No Need Among You and was hosted by Texas Community Christian Development Network and Mission Waco. My job involves working with a group that is from Texas, and they invited me to attend since the seminars fit my job well.
A shot of the river by my hotel, great for walking (or running if I had brought shoes for that):
I took my camera but mostly took photos with my phone because it is a bit awkward to take pics in church with a full sized camera while you're supposed to be paying attention. By the end of the first day I figured out the phone was less obtrusive:
It was an all inclusive conference, so they fed us all our meals. This saved us time and money--but I did find a little time to sample some other food.
I learned tons and will be working all year (if not longer) to apply some of it to my own work in Norman.
As the only person there from Oklahoma, I was the brunt of a few jokes the first morning but it actually helped me--I had an instant icebreaker. It was a friendly loving serving group of people, and I loved learning from them. I may even drag a few of them up the interstate to share what they know up here.
I made it home in time to be a marriage witness for a longtime friend, another chance to share in life and community with the people God brings to my life:
Excited now to be home for awhile, for a little down time before the holidays. I've got quilts to make!
The conference was No Need Among You and was hosted by Texas Community Christian Development Network and Mission Waco. My job involves working with a group that is from Texas, and they invited me to attend since the seminars fit my job well.
A shot of the river by my hotel, great for walking (or running if I had brought shoes for that):
I took my camera but mostly took photos with my phone because it is a bit awkward to take pics in church with a full sized camera while you're supposed to be paying attention. By the end of the first day I figured out the phone was less obtrusive:
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| Brandon Hatmaker, evening speaker |
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| Jesus Said Love, leading worship |
I learned tons and will be working all year (if not longer) to apply some of it to my own work in Norman.
As the only person there from Oklahoma, I was the brunt of a few jokes the first morning but it actually helped me--I had an instant icebreaker. It was a friendly loving serving group of people, and I loved learning from them. I may even drag a few of them up the interstate to share what they know up here.
I made it home in time to be a marriage witness for a longtime friend, another chance to share in life and community with the people God brings to my life:
Excited now to be home for awhile, for a little down time before the holidays. I've got quilts to make!
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