Raising and nurturing children can be very rewarding, but it’s also exhausting. If you’re a mom who is feeling in need of encouragement, I wanted to invite you to join me on March 23-25, 2012 at the MomLife Bootcamp in Tyler, Texas.
Held at Pinecove Christian Camp, this weekend will be a time of refreshment, fun, laughter, and fellowship. I’m getting so excited and (a little impatient!) for March to come since the schedule of events looks so fabulous!
I’ll be speaking on Saturday morning giving practical encouragement on ways that we, as women, can keep ourselves filled up and refreshed so that we have energy, joy, and strength to be conduits of Christ’s love to all God has called us to minister to. These are lessons I’ve been learning in my own life in dealing with postpartum depression and burnout and I’m looking forward to sharing what God has been teaching these last two years.
FamilyLife and MomLife are committed to making this weekend as affordable as possible, so they offering the entire weekend–including all meals and snacks, activities, sessions, and lodging for an all-inclusive price of $120. To register, just call 877-4PINECOVE.
If you’re planning to attend, be sure to let me know as I’d love to get the chance to spend some time with you in person!
jenna says
I just wrote on the Facebook wall and asked if nursing babies were welcome (I’ll have a 3 month old at that time, which is our baby #4.) and I’m not very happy with their response posted below. I don’t think they understand that nursing a baby IS a ministry.. .it is what makes me a mom and is how I serve my family at this time, and I don’t view it as a distraction. If they somehow change their policy, I’ll be in Tyler, otherwise, I’ll have to catch your the next time you’re in TX.
“MomLife Boot Camp and all of Pine Cove’s women’s weekends are a special time for ladies who treasure their family but look forward to a much-needed break. It should be a time of fellowship, refreshment and encouragement in the word. In our efforts to make sure the weekend is all about you, Pine Cove believes it best that children and/or babies not attend. If this policy prohibits you from attending this year, we hope that you can come at a later date.
Pine Cove has been creating conference experiences for their guests for over 40 years and believe that weekend conferences are a great time for women to get away from everything (work, husband, kids, etc.) and connect with each other and the Lord in a new way. We want to serve you by taking away all distractions, even the most precious ones, that could get in your way of growing closer to the Lord. If you have further questions we would love to talk to you and explain our heart and our ministry – feel free to give Pine Cove a call.”
Michele @ Frugal Granola says
It sounds lovely! Wish I could go & see you again. However, our new baby is due that week, so I’ll be staying home. 🙂
Blessings,
Michele
Mandy says
Oh, I’m so excited! This is practically in my backyard! I will definitely be there. I’m hoping to win that last ticket to Relevant so I’m praying I’ll see you there too! 🙂 This is going to be awesome!
Crystal says
Yay! I’d love to see you at both!
Natalia says
I’m praying for a miracle.. I would LOVE to go.. I live in Miami and airplane tickets are $300…. If I get them cheaper I”go. Nothing is imposibe to God ah?…
kelli@morebangforyourbucks says
Wow, sounds fun! Tyler is a 30 minute drive from where I am lived until 3 years ago. What a small world!
I may have to plan on it- my parents still live close!
kelli@morebangforyourbucks says
from where I* lived 🙂
Angela O. says
This sounds like a great opportunity! I live in Austin, so Tyler is not too far away and I missed my women’s church retreat this past spring, so this is definitely right up my alley. Only thing is that I’m due on Feb 6. Not sure if I’ll be ready to leave baby yet. I will try though! Keep up the good work!
Stephanie says
Will your message be available after the conference via audio? I’d love to hear it but TX is wayyyy too far from NH to travel 🙂
Susan (FrugaLouis) says
Sounds like a great weekend! I know I won’t be able to get there, unfortunately, but thanks for letting us know about it! 🙂
Nicole says
Oh my! I wonder if I can convince the hubby so I can go to this–looks spectacular 🙂
Paige Yelle says
This is going to be so awesome! I really hope I can attend! We’ll be towards the end of our 6 month volunteer tour and should be headed home to OK at that time so it might just work out. Yay!
Marie says
This is just what I need!!! I am hoping I can go. I’d have to fly since I live in MN.
Crystal, thank you for all that you do. Your website has been a tremendous blessing to me this past year!! I find such strength and encouragement besides the great deals!! It’d be great to meet you!
Crystal says
I’d love to meet you there. Thank you for your kind encouragement!
Lindsey says
I’ve already called my girlfriend in LA and we’re planning on it! My son will be weaned by that time and I will definitely need a vacation! I can’t wait to meet you, Crystal – I’ve been following your blog for about 2 1/2 years and it has been a great encouragement to me. I have learned so much from reading your posts – the new series on weekly goal setting was just what I needed at just the right time.
Keep Calm and Carry On –
Lindsey
Crystal says
Yay!!! Can’t wait to meet you!
Leisha Aaron says
Oh, how I wish I could go (but I’m in GA and due in March). I have NO doubt this will be an amazing weekend. The Zandstras (President & CEO of Pine Cove) are incredible people – their parenting has made a huge impact on my life. Congrats on this opportunity – you’ll have a great time and do wonderful!
Charity says
Me too… I don’t live in GA but I am due too close to drive five hours. And the Dr. won’t let me fly. I am super sad to be missing out on this. My kids are really close in age and I could use a break!
Jen says
I sooooo wish I could afford to go to this. Im a very burned out mom lately and can’t seem to find my joy in mothering. I know this event will be so encouraging 🙂 I hope you come to Las Vegas one day!!
Kathy says
This sounds like exactly what I need!!! I only wish I lived closer to Texas, for that price, I’d definitely be there. Let me know when the conference (and you) come closer to Pennsylvania please.
sarah says
I feel the same way…would love to go, but I live in CT. I would travel to PA for a conference like this!
Crystal says
I’m going to be in Pennsylvania next month at the Relevant conference in Harrisburg. 🙂 I’m working on details for a reader meet-up while I’m there and will keep you posted!
Melissa says
I was so surprised to see that you were going to be in Tyler, TX. I just moved here about 3 weeks ago from Lorain, OH. I have been following your blog for over three years. We’ll see if it works out. Thank you for all the deals you post, and for sharing posts with ways we can grow and be wise spiritually and practically, as well as financially.
Crystal says
Thanks so much for your kind encouragement!
debi says
So proud of you Crystal! You will be a great hit! Your openness and your heart to help out other moms and connect will shine through! I’m not a mom yet but the schedule of events looks very good.
Crystal says
Thanks for your kind encouragement, Debi!
Anna says
Wow, this sounds like just what I need! I missed out on my church’s women’s retreat this past weekend because I was sick – I was so disappointed. Tyler is about a 5 hour drive from me, but I am definitely going to consider attending. I just have to convince my husband to stay home with all 5 kids by himself that weekend! (He’s so supportive though, I know he’ll say yes in a heartbeat!!)
Marion says
Pine Cove is beautiful! And March in TX is will be really nice for all you ladies who live in cold winter climates! I would love to go …will have to see what my schedule looks like!
Amy Reynolds says
I am so excited!!!! I’m going to do my best to be there!!! I am very close to Tyler! I also have a friend who going through a very difficult time, and this may be exactly what she needs!
Crystal says
I hope to meet you there!
Stephanie says
What the heck is pickle ball? I can’t even imagine. Enjoy!
Carrie says
I think I am going to go. In fact, I will make lots of efforts to attend. I live in Oklahoma, so that isn’t a far drive at all.
Crystal says
Yay! I’d love to meet you!
Tiffany says
That is really cheap for Pine Cove!
Jessica says
Will you be holding any other speaking events? I’m in east Texas but not a mom.
Crystal says
I have a few other speaking engagements in the works for 2012 and I’ll keep you posted as soon as things are confirmed and the details are worked out.
Jessica says
Thank you.
Do you think one might be while you are still here in Tyler or will all your time be spent at the camp?
Crystal says
I might do a reader meet-up while I’m in the Tyler, TX area. I’m hopeful it will work out, but I need to figure out the schedule and travel plans first.
Jenny says
I would love a reader meet-up! I live near Tyler (about an hour away) and would love to attend this – but I’d be going alone (and not much for camping to begin with) 🙂
Jessica says
Please do let us know. My email is Jessy at sound (dot) net. I would really like to meet you as you have provided so much encouragement and inspiration in my life over the last year.
Thanks!
Marlana says
WOW THAT’S CHEAP. Pinecove is very near my home town; I never got to go as a kid because we could not afford it. That’s amazing. You guys don’t want to miss that deal!