tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post2433124030619123780..comments2024-03-27T05:20:57.996-04:00Comments on Monica Wilkinson: Retreat Day: Why and HowMonica Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-47574965791737185962014-06-16T07:43:02.062-04:002014-06-16T07:43:02.062-04:00Just reading about your retreat in 2014. This is a...Just reading about your retreat in 2014. This is an amazing thing to do. I love the journaling that you have put together and it inspires me to put one together for myself and my family. I have said it before and can't say it enough but God has blessed you beyond measure to be able to inspire so many women on your blog. I hope that you will continue to share here! <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Nykiah @ howtotrainasuperhero.comNykiahhttp://howtotrainasuperhero.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-53538900151175784672012-08-08T00:53:02.041-04:002012-08-08T00:53:02.041-04:00It is amazing how much more clearly I can think ou...It is amazing how much more clearly I can think out of doors. Also, when I only have what I want to do in my bag, I am much less likely to get distracted by the daily minutia.<br />There are some decisions I need to make. I think a time of retreat would be so helpful.angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688991209865856563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-33233296869315303942012-08-05T08:21:44.327-04:002012-08-05T08:21:44.327-04:00Before we were going to hear for certain about my ...Before we were going to hear for certain about my cancer diagnosis, Jason and I went to your same retreat spot for the night. It was just what we needed. We read, sat in the grass, prayed, and cried. We also went on a very long hike. Jason enjoyed quiet, I played my iPod as loud as I could. Lovely idea. We all need refreshing.Mother of Manyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04444809396684586525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-87687125867128151292012-07-30T23:10:28.662-04:002012-07-30T23:10:28.662-04:00Beautiful post, Monica.
So glad you were able to d...Beautiful post, Monica.<br />So glad you were able to do this again this summer.<br /><br />It was SO good to see you and your littles recently.<br /><br />Love you, GrandmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-11534417832168585772012-07-30T18:16:57.985-04:002012-07-30T18:16:57.985-04:00What a excellent post. I love this and I grow so m...What a excellent post. I love this and I grow so much in these special times I set aside for retreat with the Lord. I do take a few days a year to do this and it refreshes me. Thank you for sharing this. As mothers (women in general) we need this time to sit still, listen to the sounds of the nature..often the Lord whispers through it. Your tips are great. Blessings.<br /><br />As always I am always refreshed when visiting. :0)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-15331934904788211922012-07-30T14:49:49.567-04:002012-07-30T14:49:49.567-04:00I took a personal retreat last fall. It was my fi...I took a personal retreat last fall. It was my first time away alone for myself since my first was born six years before. <br />It was wonderful and I recommend it highly.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03383635329315687176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-1243364460476291172012-07-30T13:28:20.335-04:002012-07-30T13:28:20.335-04:00I have started a "Mother Sabbath" hiking...I have started a "Mother Sabbath" hiking group. Going with other moms four or so times a year to hike for a day in the mountains, see waterfalls...quiet, restful, rejuvenating.Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09312982290929692281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-84624958966885541022012-07-30T11:20:40.528-04:002012-07-30T11:20:40.528-04:00Thanks for sharing this, Monica. I have not taken ...Thanks for sharing this, Monica. I have not taken a retreat in a very long time, and it has been on my mind for awhile now to make it happen. I appreciate your encouragement in this area. Taking monthly retreats was a lot more do-able before 3 kids!*carrie*https://www.blogger.com/profile/10545859613596796648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-53794185535693724172012-07-30T10:38:39.578-04:002012-07-30T10:38:39.578-04:00I love the idea of a retreat day! Having 4 kids at...I love the idea of a retreat day! Having 4 kids at home and homeschooling the house is rarely quiet and I am rarely alone. I love the idea of you clearing your mind. I would have to work on that-lol<br />This will probably sound ridiculous but once I had to take my van across town to have it fixed and I had to sit and wait hours. I decided to go have breakfast so I walked to a little diner and then on the way back saw some patio furniture for a store sitting on the other side of the parking lot in a grassy area so I sat down and relaxed and read a magazine and sipped on a sweet tea. I found it funny that people who drove past probably thought I looked ridiculous but I felt so relaxed. I thanked God for that day of unplanned peace.Lauren (in Savannah)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-45879191207296756712012-07-30T09:33:36.826-04:002012-07-30T09:33:36.826-04:00I first read of "retreat days" on your s...I first read of "retreat days" on your sister's blog several years ago and was so intrigued! I remember asking her about them from time to time. =)<br /><br />Thanks for all these practical tips also! I appreciate reading about all the preparation that goes into it. That's so special that loved ones help out to make this happen ~ what a gift!<br /><br />Blessings to you~<br />Katie~katie~https://www.blogger.com/profile/03098817313603747451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-70942014368782301382012-07-30T09:26:10.280-04:002012-07-30T09:26:10.280-04:00I have been thinking about some retreat time. I a...I have been thinking about some retreat time. I am thinking maybe a Sunday after church. I leave church feeling recharged and I know that Chuck would be there to take Megan and have some afternoon fun. <br /><br />Life has been overwhelming me and I know that I need to slow down and just be. <br /><br />Thank for the encouragement to just do it! Enjoy your day!Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547001714523524390noreply@blogger.com