capturing a moment

I am just back from a planning retreat for Women's ministries at my church.  I went with such an amazing group of women, some I've know a while and a few new friends.  I have to admit I was a little nervous to be going, wondering just what I would have to offer.

It turns out those nerves were totally in vain.  From the moment we piled into the car for the hour long drive to the hotel we would be staying at I felt completely at ease.  As our time together went on it was clear we all had a purpose in being there.

Before we left on our trip I put together these little canvas memory journals for each us.

Nothing fancy and only a few pages with just enough room to record a thought or two.

I took a few pictures while we were there and printed them out on my home printer on inexpensive photo paper at wallet size as soon as I got home.  They fit perfectly on the photo page.

I added a thought or two on the journal side and in less than a half an hour I have captured a few of my favorite moments from the retreat.

Sometimes I think we can over complicate memory keeping books.  I have been guilty of this I know.  I plan out these elaborate pages and wait to send out for my photos to be professionally developed and never get around to putting the album together.

Sometimes a quick snapshot and a few words is all it really takes to remind us of the special times in our lives.

xo, Patty