Skydiving

In less than 12 hours I'm going skydiving.

Well...not really, but that's what it feels like. At 2:00 am I will embark on the 36-hour journey to Kenya, Africa for a 10-day mission trip.

I feel like I am in the plane & the instructor strapped to my back is about to force me out of the airplane door into the ride of my life. I have never wanted to go skydiving. How did I end up on this plane in the first place? I have absolutely no control over what is about to happen & there is no turning back - no getting out of it. I'm scared. I'm unsure. I don't know what's going to happen or how I will react to this experience. I do know, however, that it is going to be a once in a lifetime experience & a thrilling one, at that. But, what I am most looking forward to is getting my feet back on the ground & looking back & saying, "That was awesome!" The good thing about this "skydiving trip" is that the instructor strapped to my back is Jesus! He already knows every single thing that is going to happen. He is my comforter & my protector. And that is what gives me peace and assurance about the "jump".

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

Romans 8:28

July 4th

This July 4th weekend we were blessed with a FREE 3 night get-a-way to Will's grandparents condo at Litchfield Beach, South Carolina. It was exactly what we needed in the midst of my busy work schedule, Will's 4 summer classes, and right before I leave for Kenya.

Day #1:

We left on Thursday the minute Will got out of class. We got to the beach that evening and after getting settled in we headed down for a walk on the beach at sunset.

After that, we went back up and caught up on some Bible studies that we have been working on. Then it was bed time...

Day #2:

Will made us french toast for breakfast! Sooo good! And I just drank coffee and read. I'm so spoiled! We then headed down to the pool to catch some sun!

We just laid by the pool and read for hours. Will started the Pursuit of Holiness and I borrowed Lies Women Believe from Alli. Awesome book!

We went back up, had some snacks, caught up on the Casey Anthony trial (my guilty pleasure), then took a nap. Then my sweet little chef made dinner...

Salmon, shrimp, wild rice, and asparagus. Delicious!

We had a little romantic candle-lit dinner by the ocean. Bliss!

After that we went for a walk throughout the community. We were hoping to see a gator, but this was all we found...

We also relaxed in a hammock by the water while on our walk :)
After that, it was dessert time. Will's GOT to have his little dessert! Ice cream snickers bars!

After the sun went down, we went back down to the pool for a swim. We also went down to the beach to look at the stars through a telescope Will found in the condo. He's in a science class this summer and is really gotten into the stars and outerspace.

Me with my little dork on the beach...

For the rest of the night we sat on our back balcony, listened to the ocean, and watched fireworks.

Day #3:

Sweet Will made me breakfast in bed. We did our devotional for the day, watched a pair of dolphins swim past our balcony, then we headed to the beach. We read a little bit more in our books and then played in the water where I used Will as my boogie board. :)
That evening we watched a movie, played scrabble (I'm thinking that officially makes us an old married couple), and then cooked dinner. Honey-mustard chicken, green beans, and squash.

And then Sunday morning we headed home! It was such a simple, low key trip, but sometimes those are the best! I officially feel recharged. =)