I look forward to this every September...the Beth Moore simulcast. An all day event spent in worship and scripture under the teaching of Beth Moore...from my home :)
Seriously, could it get any better than that for an introvert???? I don't think so.
I love women's events and have been blessed to attend Women of Faith several times. It's energizing, fun, gripping, and exhausting. Being able to attend via simulcast is an awesome option, especially when there's not an event close by. I've taken part in this one for the past several years and LOVE IT! I set aside the day to spend with God and just leave my heart and soul open and vulnerable to Him with as few distractions as possible. Thankfully, my family loves me enough to allow me this time each year and they giggle and shake their heads at my traditions that I uphold when the day arrives.
It all starts with a bit of prep work ahead of time...get my office/studio cleaned up and all the school work that has scattered around during the week put away where it belongs. Clear my desk and work table. Fluff the sofa pillows and make sure a couple quilts are nearby to curl up with. Choose just the right journal to take notes. Order the Living Proof event tee shirt. And most importantly, make sure my coffee pods and creamer is fully stocked:). The morning of the simulcast, starts out with a very non-healthy breakfast choice which requires a donut run. This is 1) an indulgent choice for me and 2) helps make the morning less of a hassle for the rest of the family. Craig being the supportive and encouraging husband he is, was prepared to make pancakes, bacon, and eggs...I told him to go ahead with the bacon but forget the rest. I mean, come on, does it get any more indulgent than donuts and bacon on a Saturday morning??? 😍😍😍
I try to enjoy my simulcast day in as much the same way as I would if I were actually attending the event itself, only there are perks to being home. I can curl up on the sofa with a cute companion and warm quilt, I can spread out my Bible and journal on my desk for all my note taking, my beverage supply is unlimited (and the ladies room is only steps away;). That said, if you were a fly on my wall, you'd see that I indeed join in as though I were there....yes, you'd see (and God help you, hear) me singing along during worship with my hands lifted in praise. When Beth asks us to repeat after her, I repeat after her...out loud. I laugh out loud and at times you might see tears. None of that seems too indulgent, right?
Well, here's where my sweet husband started cracking up.... If you go to any event like this, of course you're going to have a yummy (probably not the healthiest) lunch, and of course you're bound to do a little shopping on the concourse. Of course I make that part of my annual tradition as well....during our lunch break I have enough time to drive thru Slim Chicken (and swap out fried pickles in place of fries:). This is literally the ONLY time I ever eat there. And, to be honest, the only reason I do is because of the fried pickles. From there I "shop the concourse" aka Family Christian Store. The best thing about that is 1) I don't have to fight any crowds and 2) I always have a great coupon. Yeah, when Craig heard that I "shop the concourse" he nearly spit out his coffee from laughing.
Alrighty, there ya'll have it...my day of indulgence. I know, I know...I'm living on the wild side, eating donuts and bacon and fried pickles, singing praises to God out loud in my office with my hands raised to Him, and "shopping the concourse". What can I say? I'm a mom... This is as wild as it gets 🙃
No, I did not eat all that for breakfast :)
This year's shirt is a cute baseball style :)
My little companion, Annie Girl
Gotta have a Diet Cherry Coke to keep going :)
The fruits of my shopping :)
Told ya'll there'd be plenty left for Craig to enjoy :)
Isn't she adorable?
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