Simply being on vacation is a grace in and of itself. It’s a time to slow down, soak in what’s around you, live in the moment. There’s no chores, no extra responsibilities, just enjoying time with family and friends. We’ve not been without challenges of course (broken toes, lost wallets, children who don’t sleep well away from home) but even in those situations, God is there and He is good.

655. Time to read and write during a long drive in the car.

656. Starbuck’s perfect oatmeal

657. Children quiet on the long drive-well most of the time:)

658. Reading for CEU’s for my license. The nice thing is I often find CEU’s on topics that interest me-I read a great book about gifted children, their characteristics and how they are often misdiagnosed with psychiatric disorders because of their extreme and excessive behavior.

659. Getting a personal tour of the arena where the Atlanta Hawk’s play

660. Going to a Braves game with old friends.

661. Coffee and devotions on the porch of the company apartment we were at in Atlanta

662. Finding an orthopedic in Atlanta who took Ethan’s cast off.

663. Many lost items during our trip (including husbands wallet) reminds me that God never loses anything, He is always sovereign and always knows what is going on in our lives

664. Showing the boys a lightening bug-we don’t have them in Florida:)

665. Georgia Aquarium-our favorite, the whale shark

666. Fun at Stone Mountain

667. Getting to share a house we rented with friends outside Chattanooga. Right on the Tennessee river. The beauty of God’s creation seems to shout louder here.

668. Time to quiet my soul and rejoice in all He’s done.