Friday, September 30, 2011

Moments from ACFW Conference

Today's post is a little different than usual.  It's typically my Fun in the Kitchen on Friday post.  But I really want to share some pictures with you from the ACFW conference.  Since I was having trouble getting my photos to resize and download yesterday, I'm posting them today. Next week, I'll be back to my normal schedule. 

ACFW Conference rocked! It far exceeded my expectations. I learned much, met many people, and had blessings heaped up, pushed down, and overflowing! If I tried to share it all with you, this would be the longest blog post ever. So, I'm opting instead to share a few pics with you. One never gets all the pics they want, but I was so into living in the moment and trying to take it all in, that my camera never made it out of my purse for many "Kodak Moments." Sigh. But I'll hold the memories in my heart forever. Here's a little glimspe of some special moments I had at conference.

We're driving, we're driving.......the Arch!  St. Louis! Yay!


That's my friend, Sara, at the wheel.  She's an excellent driver. 
And Susie M. (yep, another Susie) is in the front passenger seat.
Every great pilot has to have a great navigator and Susie M. is very directionally gifted.
Unlike me. I'm in the back taking the picture and being chauffeured.  Ahhh, the life. 

View from my hotel room.  Beautiful sunrise! 

One of my roomies that now lives in Hawaii!  It was 
so good to see her.  We were laughing.  Can you tell? 

Here I am with some of my "buds" from our local ACFW group at breakfast.
Lora, me, Susie, and Donna!  

The Gala!
From left to right:Ralene, Susie, me, Lora, Donna, and Barbara. 

My critique partner, Delia Latham, and me.
She happens to be one of the best buds in the whole world!  


And here I am with my FABULOUS roomies! They rock! We had so much fun. 
Ralene came from Hawaii and gifted us with beautiful leis and hair clips.  
We, of course, had to have our pic taken wearing them. 
From left to right: Stephanie Morrill, me, Ralene Burke, and Susan Mires

I just praise God for giving me the opportunity to go to conference this year.  It was my first time attending.  It was amazing and something I'll never forget!  

Every day is a gift.  Be blessed! 
Susan








11 comments:

Keli Gwyn said...

I'm glsd the conference was such a great experience for you, Susie.

Susan Hollaway said...

Thanks, Keli! It was so awesome! It was wonderful to get to meet you in person and deliver a hug. I have a pic with you, but I'm saving it for when you come back and visit my blog with your book release....your outfit at the gala was so beautiful!

Jessica R. Patch said...

What a fantastic time! Wish I could have made it this year. :)

Susan Hollaway said...

Jessica,
It was! I hope to be able to go again next year. If you go, be sure and look me up.

Ralene said...

It was such a joy spending time with you, Susie. I'm so glad we were roomies!

Patricia Reece Krugel said...

Thanks, Susan, for posting those pictures. That really caught my attention.

Susan Hollaway said...

Thanks, Patricia. I'm glad you enjoyed them.

Stephanie Morrill said...

That picture of you and Delia is darling!

Carla Olson Gade said...

Looks like you had a fantastic time. What great fellowship!

Susan Hollaway said...

Aw, Steph. Thanks!

Susan Hollaway said...

Carla,
It was wonderfully sweet fellowship. It's a special conference.