I recently enjoyed a weekend

 of Bible study and crafting with some gals closer to home

over at Holly Mountain Lodge in the North Georgia Mountains -

Meaning - I could drive there and have my own car and take as 

many supplies as I thought I might need. HA

 

The view from the lodge is beautiful!

And I love going out in the early morning to sit on the deck with my coffee -

 

The gals who hosted did a wonderful job helping each of us feel welcome and ready to dig in to some creative study!

We set aside time to study scriptures related to Advent and enjoyed creating a bit as we pondered His Word. 

These photos are random and in no particular order...

Paula had the lodge decorated and ready for Christmas... and it was very nice to just sit and enjoy the Spirit of Christmas [without the work <-- truth.] 

We did a few little gift exchanges throughout the weekend... 

One white elephant.. and a couple with a "secret sister"...

Paula ALWAYS treats us like queens - 

going above and beyond with wonderful meals, and treats, 

and comfy things all around! 

One evening we had a fun ice cream sundae bar -

it was delicious and we had fun creating our own special treat!

Side note: another special treat of the weekend for me was getting to spend time with one of my sweet high school friends! 

 

And yes, lots of us wore matching pajamas - lol - 

It was fun -

Of course, we had to take ALL the photos on that day! 

This was such a fun group of gals!

Some I've known for more than a few years...

Some I just met this weekend -

We enjoyed studying The Word, Bible Journaling, learning new techniques, creating mixed media, and -- we even completed an entire album to use for our December scrapbook. 

Much thanks to Cindy and all the planning she did 

to make this a wonderful weekend!!

And thanks to each of the teachers - Missy, Sloan, Becca!

We really did lean into the story of Jesus and how sweet life is when we trust in Him - 

 

I'm thankful He walks with us day-by-day...

And I'm thankful He puts wonderful women in my life that know His love and are willing to let Him use them to share with others!