TIME OUT FOR WOMEN ~ Anchorage

Time Out of Women came to Anchorage!

I was so excited when I heard Time Out for Women was scheduled to come to Anchorage this year. Last time they came was 3 years ago and I anxiously anticipated attending this great event again!

The theme: Choose to Become

I was able to attend with my 3 daughters and sister-in-law. Sharing this sisterhood experience with them made it even more special. And of course there where so many sisters from our ward and stake and all over Alaska attending as well.

I truly loved and enjoyed the amazing music that was shared. I felt like it spoke to my soul. This beautiful woman, Jenny Oaks Baker, can make a violin sing and dance like I have never heard before. What a privilege to be able to listen to her perform.

And these beautiful women are "Mercy River." They were funny, yet the spirit was there as they sang. All of them are young mothers and I thought what a great example they were to other young moms and to the young "Time Out for Girls" that were there in attendance.

The presenters were AWESOME! I was so spiritually fed and uplifted. There were tears and laughter, entertainment and food for thought. It was just what I had needed.... to be regenerated and recommitted to what I want to become as a daughter of God.
There were so many great thought provoking quotes, but these are a few I'd like to share:
"Habit of Happiness, Think of yourself as a person and treat yourself as a friend." ~ Emily Watts
"Don't you dare be the only thing in your way." ~ Laurel Christensen

There is a special spirit and power when so many women gather, eager to learn and renew themselves and recommit themselves to "BECOME" what they choose. I was grateful for this opportunity to be involved with TOFW! Looking forward until "We Meet Again!" While we enjoyed our wonderful weekend at TOFW, we also enjoyed each other outside the box. We stayed at a hotel, visited the Alaska Berry Chocolate Factory and had a fabulous lunch at Benihanas!

♥ Connie