The Oak Project

Lauren is a new single mom at The Oak Project!  We are so glad she has become an incredible addition to our Oak Project family.  Here’s Lauren’s favorite retreat moments!

1. Florida was sooo awesome. Coasting on the wave runner like a super hero was even better. Keep in mind, I had to fall off a couple times to get it right (cough cough) but with much faith and by the grace of God I was able to accomplish and enjoy for the first time in my life riding the waves in the middle of the Gulf. I have not been able to do such health wise in my past or even given such a wonderful opportunity to experience something as cool. I was terrified a little at first but felt like Champion and still do at the end. Thank you sooo much for the opportunity -Lauren

2. Looking for sand crabs is definitely out of my nature. A little history I am terrified of most bugs and not to fond about animals or creatures that I don’t have a clue about. Well, my 3 year old son was excited and ready for the adventure. He had on his head flashlight, bucket and shovel at hand. Everyone was anxiously looking for the sand crab and so was my son. He was stopping every second digging sand not knowing really what we were actually looking for. Finally, somebody in the oak family found a sand crab. Jackson looked at it and voluntarily handed over his bucket and shovel at disbelief of what we were searching for. Talk about hilarious. “Curiousity killed the cat” in this instance and that was too cute. -Lauren

Seteria is a gift God delivered to The Oak Project this year!!!  We met her at one of our yard sale fundraisers and our hearts connected with hers instantly!!

Seteria brings a heart so full of thankfulness and joy to the Oak community and we can’t seem to thank God enough for her. She continues to bless us daily with her encouragements and her fresh vision for The Oak Project family!  Seteria is an awesome single mom who works full time. She is also taking a strong talent she has and is starting her own business.  Her talents could greatly benefit you and your family. Check out her website at www.lfmcreations.com   We fully recommend her to you and are behind her efforts!!

We have another new mom with similar and equally awesome talents….stay tuned to see her favorite trip moment and to get her website info.  Let me just say… these ladies know how to throw a party !!!

This is Seteria’s favorite memory from The 2010 Oak Project Retreat.

“My most cherished memory was when we all got together for the 1st time upstairs and ask the questions, “Who owes me”?  That really hit home for me because I used to believe that a lot of people owed me something.  Thank God I was able to understand that I owed myself the ability to forgive everyone that hurt me. I am able to admit that I don’t have it under control but God does and he will guide my every step.  I realize now that I need to stay positive and walk in Freedom with the Lord.  I open my arms daily to receive God’s blessings for me.  I am learning to let go of worrying, and to just trust in the Lord. The devil has been trying so hard to break my spirit but I remember what Kelly wrote in my notebook, “The name Seteria is close to the Greek spelling of Salvation in the Bible.”  So with that I know God has a purpose for my life.  I would like to thank Kelly and the Oak Project for this wonderful, spiritual, uplifting, and awesome vacation.  I was able to meet a lot of great people and I will cherish every moment.   Love You All !!!!!!”

hey everyone!

Our retreat was fabulous! I will be posting our favorite memories of the retreat in the days to come and also posting what we all took from our times together each morning where we focused on forgiveness.

The beach was amazing and hearts were stirred up as we experienced the ocean together.  Keep up with us on our blog as the memories begin to pour out from our minds…to the screen and into your imaginations!

kelly