character_makes_a_difference.jpgMy mother-in-law saw Mike Huckabee’s book at the Christian bookstore and immediately thought of me and bought it for me. I finished it in three days.

I read things about Mike Huckabee that I never knew. The book revolves around the word “Character”. Huckabee talks about the character that he has and why it’s important to make strides to keep one’s character of utmost importance.

The book was written before Huckabee’s public run for Presidential office and gives great background on where he came from, what he believes, and what he feels a Christian-perspective of politics should be! It’s really fantastic and a quick-read!

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We returned home this afternoon from a few days in Warrens, WI at the Wisconsin District “Getaway”. We had a blast!

We enjoyed meeting up with old friends and even making some new ones! For some reason we were in a handicapped room for the two nights and the shower (above) was awful short for ‘ol Stevan.

More pics here.

Ella missed us, too, but she had a trouble-free couple of days without Mom and Daddy thanks to Grandma & Grandpa Garrett! We arrived home to a happy-house and a clean-house, too!

Awkward moment of the weekend was being kissed on the cheek by Rev. Mark Wilson! Apparently my grandmother had asked him to “pass it on” after seeing him last week in Florida! Thanks Grandma!

Jess and I are settled into our room here at the Three Bears Lodge in Warrens, WI for two nights/three days of Pastors & Mates Retreating!

This place is incredible! We haven’t yet enjoyed the indoor waterpark, but will get to that tomorrow. We’re enjoying getting to know other district pastors and spouses as well as spending some time just as husband and wife! Thanks to Mom & Dad Garrett who are currently house-and-baby sitting back in Mukwonago! What a gift they’ve given us to be just us for these couple of days!

We already miss Ella. Jess said something tonight that was an “Ella-ism” and we both gave each other “Ella-eyes” at the reminder that we didn’t have her joyfulness with us here! This is our first time away from her overnight together and Jess’ first night away from her – ever – in her 21-months of life!

David Holdren is sharing in the ‘general sessions’ tomorrow. Looking forward to the challenges he brings to us.

Dirty monitor.

1.24.2008 — 5 Comments

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