Refreshing Times Conference
Refreshing Times Conference Starts
The Refreshing Times conference started tonight. After I finished swimming, it was a rush to get the chlorine washed out of my hair, get dried off, and get dinner eaten, so I can get there in time. Rush to the registration desk. I see faces I recognize, but I know they don't recognize me.
We went to the auditorium and there was a lot of singing and worship music. We had a time of worship, very cool. The Daystar singers sang and I liked it. But no worship on this earth is going to be like what we will have in heaven. We can't even imagine what worship will be like in heaven. Even the best on earth is puny compared to what we'll have in heaven.
During the intermission, I was standing by the door to the auditorium and struck up a conversation with another conference goer. I said that I recognized people and that I wanted to say hi to them, but realized they didn't know me. She said that I should just go up and say hi, and the Daystar singers were friendly. Then the door opened and Leann came through the door.
I said, "Oh wow, there's Leann."
My new friend said, "Come on, Let's go meet her."
I wanted to, but felt shy.
"I'll go with you."
So we went over to her and Brenda said hello to Leann and then she said, "Cecilia wants to hug you."
For a little minute I almost panicked. Although I love hugs, I had not told my new friend this. How would this pan out? If Leann didn't want a hug, then I would be on the spot, big time.
Fortunately for me, Leann put her arms out. I breathed a sigh of relief, dropped my purse and cell phone case, so they wouldn't get in the way, and had a bear hug with Leann. What a relief. Leann is a total sweetheart. I'm still friends with the gal who introduced me to Leann.
After that I did find out that the Daystar singers like to chat with the other concert goers. I said hello and had chats with Sharon, Eddie, Cindy, Kendra, Benita, and most of the others. They are all sweet. I adore having positive interactions with people. I don't take it for granted.
Everybody I met at the conference, and at the hotel where the conference was held, was very nice to me. In fact, everybody I met in Texas was nice to me, except for a certain truck driver, and I didn't actually meet him.
At the end of the evening, my new friend said that she, and some of her room mates who came with her, were going out to eat. She asked if I wanted to come with her. Then I was sorry that I'd eaten before the evenings activities. I was too full to go out to eat.
Well, we all went out for lunch the next day. That took up most of the afternoon. It was hot and we all walked, trying to find a deli that supposedly was two blocks away. It turned out that it was either hidden, or out of business. We walked a few more blocks, and finally found a coffee shop. I didn't like the walking, because it was hot. Then we started back. We took a shuttle part of the way back to the hotel. Then there was the evening's music and worship. Very nice. Peace. Very, very late, we ate dinner. Then Brenda and I went up, first to her room, then to mine. We gave each other little gifts and exchanged phone numbers and e-mail addresses. We wanted to do it that night, because we didn't know if we'd see each other the next day.
The next day Rhonda Davis preached and then she ministered among the people. I got slain in the spirit. No, I did not lose consciousness. I've heard it's a bad thing when you lose consciousness while being slain in the spirit thing. So I'm glad I've stayed conscious every time in my life that I've been slain in the spirit.
The conference ended that day at noon. Some people had to rush out of there to catch planes. I'd thought of that when I'd planned this trip. I'd decided that I didn't want to rush out like that, so I planned to catch my train the next day. If there was something going on that I didn't want to interrupt, I'd get to participate comfortably. But as time passes, everybody files out. (No I didn't see Brenda that day. It was wise of us to exchange numbers and gifts the night before.)
I went back to my room and got ready to go out. Since I had one more day here, I figured it would give me another chance to do the tourist thing. I went down to the hotel lobby and people were leaving, checking out, etc. Marcus Lamb was standing there. I don't know if he was waiting for Joni or what (probably). I struck up a conversation with him and he said that they'd be coming to Casey Treat's church soon. I was glad to hear this, as it's close to where I live. He didn't know when, but I should keep posted on Daystar to see when it would be.
He also said that the Daystar people only go where they are invited. OK, now I know what determines where they go. I'm glad they're coming to my neighborhood.
I chatted with a few other Daystar people who were standing around. Then I left to go to the Dallas World Aquarium. I looked at the directions the hotel staff had given me. It was farther away than I expected, but by the time I realized that, it was too late to turn back. I was glad I chose the aquarium. It was cooler in there than the zoo. There were some animals you wouldn't expect at an aquarium, such as monkeys, snakes, spiders, and bats. My favorite creatures there were the South American giant river otters. The pygmy marmosets were a close second. The otters were playful, and the marmosets were just cute. Plus it was all indoors, and nice and cool, unlike the zoo.
I knew that the next day, I'd have to catch a train to go back home. This vacation is ending way too soon. So this Aquarium trip is my last hurrah in Texas.
The Refreshing Times conference started tonight. After I finished swimming, it was a rush to get the chlorine washed out of my hair, get dried off, and get dinner eaten, so I can get there in time. Rush to the registration desk. I see faces I recognize, but I know they don't recognize me.
We went to the auditorium and there was a lot of singing and worship music. We had a time of worship, very cool. The Daystar singers sang and I liked it. But no worship on this earth is going to be like what we will have in heaven. We can't even imagine what worship will be like in heaven. Even the best on earth is puny compared to what we'll have in heaven.
During the intermission, I was standing by the door to the auditorium and struck up a conversation with another conference goer. I said that I recognized people and that I wanted to say hi to them, but realized they didn't know me. She said that I should just go up and say hi, and the Daystar singers were friendly. Then the door opened and Leann came through the door.
I said, "Oh wow, there's Leann."
My new friend said, "Come on, Let's go meet her."
I wanted to, but felt shy.
"I'll go with you."
So we went over to her and Brenda said hello to Leann and then she said, "Cecilia wants to hug you."
For a little minute I almost panicked. Although I love hugs, I had not told my new friend this. How would this pan out? If Leann didn't want a hug, then I would be on the spot, big time.
Fortunately for me, Leann put her arms out. I breathed a sigh of relief, dropped my purse and cell phone case, so they wouldn't get in the way, and had a bear hug with Leann. What a relief. Leann is a total sweetheart. I'm still friends with the gal who introduced me to Leann.
After that I did find out that the Daystar singers like to chat with the other concert goers. I said hello and had chats with Sharon, Eddie, Cindy, Kendra, Benita, and most of the others. They are all sweet. I adore having positive interactions with people. I don't take it for granted.
Everybody I met at the conference, and at the hotel where the conference was held, was very nice to me. In fact, everybody I met in Texas was nice to me, except for a certain truck driver, and I didn't actually meet him.
At the end of the evening, my new friend said that she, and some of her room mates who came with her, were going out to eat. She asked if I wanted to come with her. Then I was sorry that I'd eaten before the evenings activities. I was too full to go out to eat.
Well, we all went out for lunch the next day. That took up most of the afternoon. It was hot and we all walked, trying to find a deli that supposedly was two blocks away. It turned out that it was either hidden, or out of business. We walked a few more blocks, and finally found a coffee shop. I didn't like the walking, because it was hot. Then we started back. We took a shuttle part of the way back to the hotel. Then there was the evening's music and worship. Very nice. Peace. Very, very late, we ate dinner. Then Brenda and I went up, first to her room, then to mine. We gave each other little gifts and exchanged phone numbers and e-mail addresses. We wanted to do it that night, because we didn't know if we'd see each other the next day.
The next day Rhonda Davis preached and then she ministered among the people. I got slain in the spirit. No, I did not lose consciousness. I've heard it's a bad thing when you lose consciousness while being slain in the spirit thing. So I'm glad I've stayed conscious every time in my life that I've been slain in the spirit.
The conference ended that day at noon. Some people had to rush out of there to catch planes. I'd thought of that when I'd planned this trip. I'd decided that I didn't want to rush out like that, so I planned to catch my train the next day. If there was something going on that I didn't want to interrupt, I'd get to participate comfortably. But as time passes, everybody files out. (No I didn't see Brenda that day. It was wise of us to exchange numbers and gifts the night before.)
I went back to my room and got ready to go out. Since I had one more day here, I figured it would give me another chance to do the tourist thing. I went down to the hotel lobby and people were leaving, checking out, etc. Marcus Lamb was standing there. I don't know if he was waiting for Joni or what (probably). I struck up a conversation with him and he said that they'd be coming to Casey Treat's church soon. I was glad to hear this, as it's close to where I live. He didn't know when, but I should keep posted on Daystar to see when it would be.
He also said that the Daystar people only go where they are invited. OK, now I know what determines where they go. I'm glad they're coming to my neighborhood.
I chatted with a few other Daystar people who were standing around. Then I left to go to the Dallas World Aquarium. I looked at the directions the hotel staff had given me. It was farther away than I expected, but by the time I realized that, it was too late to turn back. I was glad I chose the aquarium. It was cooler in there than the zoo. There were some animals you wouldn't expect at an aquarium, such as monkeys, snakes, spiders, and bats. My favorite creatures there were the South American giant river otters. The pygmy marmosets were a close second. The otters were playful, and the marmosets were just cute. Plus it was all indoors, and nice and cool, unlike the zoo.
I knew that the next day, I'd have to catch a train to go back home. This vacation is ending way too soon. So this Aquarium trip is my last hurrah in Texas.
Posted by Ceecee at 9/17/2009 6:08 PM 
Categories: Texas, Daystar TV, travel, Refreshing Times conference
Tags: Texas Travel Daystar TV Refreshing Times Conference
Categories: Texas, Daystar TV, travel, Refreshing Times conference
Tags: Texas Travel Daystar TV Refreshing Times Conference
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