Today we are on are way home. Yesterday, we spent the whole day at the beach soaking in the ocean and the sun. I soaked in a little too much sun, which made me appreciate the varied weather. If it had been that sunny every day, I would have been baked by now.
This morning, I woke up early, saw the sunrise, and went down to the beach for my last walk along the shore. As we started along the shore, we looked up and saw a beautiful rainbow! It was only there briefly and I felt lucky to have caught it. It was a perfect ending to my trip.
Now, as I sit in a car for the next 12 hours, I know that it will be filled with love and laughter, music and rest. As we transition back to the real world, I am also reflecting on ways to hold on to some of the peace and tranquility of this time. I'm looking for ways to hold on to some of the things I enjoyed about this trip. I can't get up in the morning and watch dolphins from my balcony. But, I can get up early and watch the sunrise while reading my scripture for the day and reflecting on where I saw God in the last 24 hours. I may not be able to walk along the beach every day, but I can still take long walks with my husband. I can spend time with family and friends, laughing and talking. And, I can look for new experiences and things to see around me, enjoying the world wherever I am.
I had a great time on this trip. It was a beautiful place to be. But, really it would have been nothing without the people I was with or the experiences we had together. So, it helps me to see that no matter where I am, I can strive to have that. So, although part of me is sad to leave, I know that sleeping in my own bed will be great. And, seeing people I have missed will be wonderful. So, now my goal is to take some of my vacation home with me.
So, where was God yesterday? He gave us a beautiful day. And, this morning he showed us His rainbow, a gift He gave us so long ago, along with His promise.
Blessings,
Jennifer
This morning, I woke up early, saw the sunrise, and went down to the beach for my last walk along the shore. As we started along the shore, we looked up and saw a beautiful rainbow! It was only there briefly and I felt lucky to have caught it. It was a perfect ending to my trip.
Now, as I sit in a car for the next 12 hours, I know that it will be filled with love and laughter, music and rest. As we transition back to the real world, I am also reflecting on ways to hold on to some of the peace and tranquility of this time. I'm looking for ways to hold on to some of the things I enjoyed about this trip. I can't get up in the morning and watch dolphins from my balcony. But, I can get up early and watch the sunrise while reading my scripture for the day and reflecting on where I saw God in the last 24 hours. I may not be able to walk along the beach every day, but I can still take long walks with my husband. I can spend time with family and friends, laughing and talking. And, I can look for new experiences and things to see around me, enjoying the world wherever I am.
I had a great time on this trip. It was a beautiful place to be. But, really it would have been nothing without the people I was with or the experiences we had together. So, it helps me to see that no matter where I am, I can strive to have that. So, although part of me is sad to leave, I know that sleeping in my own bed will be great. And, seeing people I have missed will be wonderful. So, now my goal is to take some of my vacation home with me.
So, where was God yesterday? He gave us a beautiful day. And, this morning he showed us His rainbow, a gift He gave us so long ago, along with His promise.
Blessings,
Jennifer
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