Change in Perspective

Life had been crazy busy for days and weeks in April, May and June. Then suddenly I was on the airplane bound for Cali, with nothing to occupy my mind but a good book, and long air-nap.

The gem of the 5 day visit was our church reunion retreat we've been planning since last fall.



To get to the Twin Oaks retreat center you have to catch the Cal-Bodfish, Caliente turn off, on highway 58 that runs between Tehachapi and Bakersfield. Then you wind through the canyon for half an hour or so, dodging the cows and calfs crossing the road to get to the trickle of water in the stream.



Twin Oaks is rustic, but comfy.



Besides feeding my soul on the awesome worship and great Bible teaching, laughing and catching up with friends, I was also refreshed by wandering the flower gardens, of course!



Bees and butterflies were early risers.



The fountains and a small Koi pond sparkled in the morning sun.



I guess it's the change in perspective that refreshes, the chance to focus on worship and scripture, the familiar sound of voices I love and miss, the new surroundings of natural beauty, different from my every-day scene. It was all a blessing. All a pleasure.