The title doesn't mean the ladies were backing up. Ms. Sunny, Ms. Deb, Ms. Donna, and I headed to PA representing Green Valley Baptist for our Mid-Atlantic Regional Ladies Retreat. We always have a good time fellowshipping with one another. We had a good trip up. Heard an excellent speaker who could also sing - talk about talents! Then after a short snack time, we are used to going to the gym for volleyball, hanging out, etc. It's our tradition! Well, the gym was empty. Couldn't believe these folks were going to bed. We shared the camp with some young people who were also in bed. It was very bizarre; however, it didn't stop our tradition. We found the tea room (sponsored by District Heights) and had some tea and cookies. We closed the place around 12:30 AM. Still not ready for bed. Since I can't walk very far, I 
use a scooter for longer distances. (Several of the young people and young at heart at church have ridden my scooter - at camp, the hospital, and other various places.) I was riding the scooter around the camp and decided to give scooter lessons to my friends so they could experience the thrill. I've actually "burned" rubber on it a few times. I sat in one of the swings, watched, and laughed as they took turns. Ms. Donna was determined to burn rubber which she did. Then Ms. Sunny took a turn. Ms. Deb didn't want to drive last night, but rode double with Ms. Donna driving. You could hear their laughter echo through the trees. Then Ms. Sunny drove and Ms. Donna rode doubles. All rides - even the backwards ones - were done at "bunny" speed vs "turtle" speed. "Bunny" speed is the most fun. We all laughed and had a great time! Today, another speak spoke about the strongholds in our lives - things that effect the way we live. It was a very emotional time for me. It still is even now that I'm home. I want to do so much more for God. I love young people and wish my physical limitations didn't limit my participation in their activities. Pray for me...
use a scooter for longer distances. (Several of the young people and young at heart at church have ridden my scooter - at camp, the hospital, and other various places.) I was riding the scooter around the camp and decided to give scooter lessons to my friends so they could experience the thrill. I've actually "burned" rubber on it a few times. I sat in one of the swings, watched, and laughed as they took turns. Ms. Donna was determined to burn rubber which she did. Then Ms. Sunny took a turn. Ms. Deb didn't want to drive last night, but rode double with Ms. Donna driving. You could hear their laughter echo through the trees. Then Ms. Sunny drove and Ms. Donna rode doubles. All rides - even the backwards ones - were done at "bunny" speed vs "turtle" speed. "Bunny" speed is the most fun. We all laughed and had a great time! Today, another speak spoke about the strongholds in our lives - things that effect the way we live. It was a very emotional time for me. It still is even now that I'm home. I want to do so much more for God. I love young people and wish my physical limitations didn't limit my participation in their activities. Pray for me...
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