For the past 2 years now the second week of September has been a very special one for yours truly. :) And this year I was thrilled to be able continue the trend.
Each year my Aunt Carmen and Uncle Tim's church helps/runs an "ELIM" missionary retreat, that is held on some gorgeous private property at the tip of the Thumb in Huron City, right near Port Austin.
It was a wonderful week full of laughter, cooking, discussions, singing, serving, eating, walking, praying, loving, and reconnecting.
Below is a glimpse of what it looked like on the surface. :)
{Some of the food purchased for the week}
{The view}
{Putting together the welcome bags for the guest}
{"Abide with me"}
{So much interesting wildlife}
{Looking back at the lodge}
{Lu, the queen in the kitchen with the 30lb Turkey for our "Thanksgiving Dinner"}
{First dinner with all the missionary guests}
{The sunrise up there is always stunning.}
{"Abide" the theme for the week}
{Point Aux Barque Light House}
{Cook out night!}
{Lovely evening for a bonfire}
{Time to talk and relax}
{Visit to the legendary Grindstone General Store for Ice Cream}
{The whole group}
{Sunset on the lake}
{Breezy day at Lighthouse park}
{Found this Rock at the park}
{Chatting around the fire}
{Group photo on the last evening}
There is so much I could say about the week, but putting it into words would be difficult, so I will be succinct and say that... It was an incredible time of serving, learning and being blessed, all rolled into 7 brief days.
~Chs
