Alpharetta Monastery

The Benedictine monks have nothing on me, my summer has been quiet.
Father, Son and Holy Ghost QUIET!!!
This is my first summer in 29 years that no children have been around.
Days of Silence, broken only occasionally by the barking of the dog, the purr of the cat, a phone call or two, and me talking to the air. Talking to yourself is very underrated.
I have had quality time to reflect on many, many things, the brain just a turning.
Experiencing such long spells of quietness, my senses started to wake up. I wonder how long they had been asleep?
I read in a magazine that a Benedictine retreat can cost anywhere from $300 to $600 dollars a week. Mine was free.
School starts in a couple of weeks, no more quiet days, but I'm ready!!!!