Photo Credit: Amy Bell
I am in love with the beach.
Correction: I am in love with spending time with my friends. And the beach.
So sad to leave today, but I couldn't be more thankful for the wonderful time I've had. We've enjoyed laughter, tears, shopping, seashell-searching, eating, and talking. Although we weren't able to get out in the sunshine in a swimsuit, God certainly blessed our vacation in other ways- ways better than we could've imagined. In ways like...
- Indoor pool with wrinkly old men that live at the resort. Enough said.
- Eating. It was our mission to not leave one crumb of food behind. Success? Definitely. Sick? A little.
- Bananagrams. I am a champion.
- Feeding the ducks in the pond behind our condo. Watch-out for seagulls though; they attack for food too (just ask my dear friend Amy).
- Hair dye. Dying hair in a big jacuzzi tub? I'll check that off my list.
- Modern Family is my new favorite show. We watched the entire first season, and it's safe to say we'll all be quoting it for days to come.
- Blogging. Welcome to the blogging world, Andrea! (Check her out here!)
Besides all of this silliness, the Lord certainly blessed our trip in countless other ways too. We were able to be vulnerable with one and other, showing off our weaknesses (some more indirectly), giving us people to pray for and strengthening the bonds of friendship among us. Not only that, but Jesus made Himself present constantly, giving each of us plenty of time to spend alone with Him everyday.
Saying goodbye to such a wonderful week is not something I want to do, but I'm excited to move forward with God and these girls on campus. ...More than anything, I'm so excited to see what the Lord has in store for each of us.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Jeremiah 29:11
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