9/25/2006
ACFW CONFERENCE - 2006 HIGHLIGHTS
ACFW CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
Hmm. . .there were so many. I've attended ACFW/ACRW conferences every year since the beginning and one thing I know I can count on when I go -- no year is ever the same as the year before.
Even though I'm sure I'll leave something out, here are a few of my highlights in no particular order:
Getting to spend lots of fun time with my close friends, Candice Speare and Susan Downs.
Hanging out with a cool group of kindred souls both Friday night and Saturday night, laughing, talking, partly about writing, and partly about everything else in the world.
Liz Curtis Higgs was a definite highlight for me. Every word out of her mouth blessed me. I ordered the CDs of the whole conference and I can't WAIT to hear her talks again! I could so relate to everything she said.
Lisa Samson's humble spirit stuck with me long after I left her class. Her transparency is incredible.
I loved the Barbour author dinner. Kudos to an amazing publishing company for knowing how to make us feel special. Thanks Joanne, Becky, and Susan, and all the folks in Uhrichsville!
The Mystery Theater skit we did at the dinner was so much fun. Janice Thompson wrote this witty parody and even though I'd read it beforehand, I laughed all the way through the performance.
Running into Jean Kincaid in the lobby and swapping stories, sympathy, and prayer promises. Catching up a little with Linda Fulkerson. And Pamela Griffin. And a second with Lynette Sowell. Uh-oh, shouldn't have started naming names. I enjoyed meeting so many new friends and renewing so many precious friendships. You know who you are. ;)
OH! And the woman who sat by Sandra Robbins at the same table as me at lunch and said she reads my blog!!! I didn't know people actually read this. (Just kidding. For the most part.) I'm so sorry I can't remember her name. (If you're reading this and it was you, leave me a comment, please.)
Sleeping in that ultra comfortable Marriott bed. I want to order one of those for my house!!
And then after the conference, impromptu brainstorming with Rach and Suz. What would I do without you guys?
I'm brain mush tonight and can't think of more but I know there are many. Maybe I'll do a part two later.
One constant for me that has been there through all the years was missing this year. My dear friend Tracey Bateman didn't attend due to other responsibilities and WE MISSED HER TERRIBLY! (Waving at Tracey)
TA-DA!
COMMENTS:
Hmm. . .there were so many. I've attended ACFW/ACRW conferences every year since the beginning and one thing I know I can count on when I go -- no year is ever the same as the year before.
Even though I'm sure I'll leave something out, here are a few of my highlights in no particular order:
Getting to spend lots of fun time with my close friends, Candice Speare and Susan Downs.
Hanging out with a cool group of kindred souls both Friday night and Saturday night, laughing, talking, partly about writing, and partly about everything else in the world.
Liz Curtis Higgs was a definite highlight for me. Every word out of her mouth blessed me. I ordered the CDs of the whole conference and I can't WAIT to hear her talks again! I could so relate to everything she said.
Lisa Samson's humble spirit stuck with me long after I left her class. Her transparency is incredible.
I loved the Barbour author dinner. Kudos to an amazing publishing company for knowing how to make us feel special. Thanks Joanne, Becky, and Susan, and all the folks in Uhrichsville!
The Mystery Theater skit we did at the dinner was so much fun. Janice Thompson wrote this witty parody and even though I'd read it beforehand, I laughed all the way through the performance.
Running into Jean Kincaid in the lobby and swapping stories, sympathy, and prayer promises. Catching up a little with Linda Fulkerson. And Pamela Griffin. And a second with Lynette Sowell. Uh-oh, shouldn't have started naming names. I enjoyed meeting so many new friends and renewing so many precious friendships. You know who you are. ;)
OH! And the woman who sat by Sandra Robbins at the same table as me at lunch and said she reads my blog!!! I didn't know people actually read this. (Just kidding. For the most part.) I'm so sorry I can't remember her name. (If you're reading this and it was you, leave me a comment, please.)
Sleeping in that ultra comfortable Marriott bed. I want to order one of those for my house!!
And then after the conference, impromptu brainstorming with Rach and Suz. What would I do without you guys?
I'm brain mush tonight and can't think of more but I know there are many. Maybe I'll do a part two later.
One constant for me that has been there through all the years was missing this year. My dear friend Tracey Bateman didn't attend due to other responsibilities and WE MISSED HER TERRIBLY! (Waving at Tracey)
TA-DA!
COMMENTS:
Great post Chris! I loved spending what little time I had with you. Next year, I get the small room but BIG fellowship time!
Love you, Rachel
Love you, Rachel
My dear friend, Chris. I loved hanging out. Laughing, talking. And meeting your other friends, like Rachel. What fun to be girls and giggle.
Hey Christine! I can't believe we were BOTH at ACFW and I didn't SEE YOU! Not. one. single. time. Now that I've read this post and am learning that you were there, after all, it makes me wonder how many other folks were actually there that I missed. Hmmm...Amazing, isn't it? We've grown (literally) by leaps and bounds and that's a good thing!
Staci
Staci
Ruth Pritchett, Murfreesboro, Tn.
Just read "An Ozark Family Christmas" and I will read more of your work as soon as I find it.
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Just read "An Ozark Family Christmas" and I will read more of your work as soon as I find it.
9/12/2006
No Danger of a Big Head
Saturday, I went to a few local yard sales and as I walked up to one, one of the other customers said, "I know you. I know you!" She was really excited. I looked at her and thought, Uh-oh. That's bad. Because I don't know you at all. Never a good feeling. Then she said, "From your books. Right? I recognize you from the picture inside the cover." Relieved that I hadn't forgotten someone who knew me, I smiled and agreed. She'd bought ARKANSAS at our local Wal-Mart and really enjoyed it. We talked a little and her kind words made my day. . .
But I promise they didn't give me the big head. However if they had. . .I would have quickly deflated.
Sunday, Kevin was in bed with a 24 hour stomach virus, so in an effort to give him peace and quiet, the girls and I went out to eat after church. My daughter and the woman who seated us had a very short conversation about Harry Potter books. By the time we finished eating, I'd forgotten that, so when the same woman, who was wiping off a table behind my daughter, looks straight at me and says, "So when's the next book coming out?" even though I don't know her from Adam, I say, "I have one coming--" Thankfully at this point, my daughter, still with her back to the woman, shakes her head and hisses at me, "I think she means Harry Potter." SO I stammer and say, "The next Harry Potter book?" She nods with a look like What else could I possibly mean?
What indeed? I tell her I have no idea of the release date and gulp my water down in an effort to cool my hot cheeks. The girls and I got a good laugh out of the whole situation on the way home. But I don't think I have to worry about the big head anytime soon. :)
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But I promise they didn't give me the big head. However if they had. . .I would have quickly deflated.
Sunday, Kevin was in bed with a 24 hour stomach virus, so in an effort to give him peace and quiet, the girls and I went out to eat after church. My daughter and the woman who seated us had a very short conversation about Harry Potter books. By the time we finished eating, I'd forgotten that, so when the same woman, who was wiping off a table behind my daughter, looks straight at me and says, "So when's the next book coming out?" even though I don't know her from Adam, I say, "I have one coming--" Thankfully at this point, my daughter, still with her back to the woman, shakes her head and hisses at me, "I think she means Harry Potter." SO I stammer and say, "The next Harry Potter book?" She nods with a look like What else could I possibly mean?
What indeed? I tell her I have no idea of the release date and gulp my water down in an effort to cool my hot cheeks. The girls and I got a good laugh out of the whole situation on the way home. But I don't think I have to worry about the big head anytime soon. :)
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