Spring Break

Right now I'm in Destin, Florida for spring break....but first I'll start off with some background information. A few months ago a family from my church offered to take me on vacation with them, and clearly I responded with a yes, being that I'm here right now. The family has five children; the oldest one being my age. After the four days so far with he and his family, I'm seeing a whole different side of him. He's funny in his own quiet way and he cracks me up! The next two children, two girls a little younger than myself I'm great friends with. We're always having a good time and making each other laugh. They are such beautiful young women! Then there's the youngest two that I babysit. They are two of the sweetest children you will ever meet, and such a pleasure to take care of. And finally, they have two god-fearing parents; their mother being my discipler. Both of them are great role models and I look up to them a lot! I was more than happy to go on vacation on this awesome family!

I've been here for four days now and I'm having the time of my life. For starters, the house we're staying in is basically a mansion. I know this because I'm still getting lost finding my way around. The beach is walking distance away, and there's a pool in our backyard. All these material things aside, and I'd still be loving every bit of my time here. The family I'm with (along with their extended family i.e. aunts, uncles, and cousins..) are all wonderful godly people. The love they have for God and the love they have for each other is obvious! I can't help but to sit back and watch the way they interact with each other and simply have fun together. I only pray that one day I'll have a family half as great as this one!

Every day here has been spent either at the pool or the beach, often times at both. It's been really neat to do my devotions in the sun by the poolside each morning. Then later in the afternoon, walking along the beach and watching the waves crash along shore. I can't help but to be in awe of who God is. I am soo small compared to just the ocean, but yet God holds the entire universe in the palm of his hand. INCREDIBLE! I am truly blessed to have the opportunity not only to go on a nice vacation, but also to view God's creation and watch as He lives in the hearts' of the people around me.
                           
                                        God. Is. So. Good.