The morning was rocky, marked by grumbling and complaining, disobedience and bad attitudes...and the kids weren't exactly angels either. We struggled and fought our way through the hours but it was a losing battle. We all needed to escape.
The chill in the air was instantly reviving. The seagulls made us smile, standing there among shells that glittered in the setting sunlight. The waves washed our feet as they carried away the wreckage of our day, leaving us whole, healed.
We crawled back into the car, sandy and laughing and cold. We thanked God together for creating a world so full of color and beauty. We thanked Him for salvaging this day.
Beautiful words, beautiful pictures, beautiful family.
ReplyDeleteAaahhh, I'm breathing a sigh of relief just reading through this post and relishing in those photos. So glad you "made an escape" (and took your camera).
ReplyDeleteIt truly is amazing what a change in scenery can do for all of our attitudes...
Those pictures are helping ME to relax and forget about all the stuff I need to do. I'm glad you guys got your escape.
ReplyDeleteAnd are those Keens? I love Keens.
ReplyDeleteYou are a fun mom!
ReplyDeleteRobin, they are Keens. I love Keens too. (they are on sale at Sierra Trading Post -saw them in a catalog today:)
ReplyDeletethe beach is always our refuge too. so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou always seem to post new pictures just when I need them.
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