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It is true that all good things must come to an end. We are coming off the boat (really I suppose I should call it a ship, it is enormous) today and heading back home. It is bittersweet to be leaving but I miss being at home too. I miss Marc, Dakota, my friends, and family. While on the one hand I loved being out of the country and not having and cell service because no one could call me or interrupt me or anything along that line, but at the same time, I missed being able to text people to call people and to have the connection with folks. I missed the kids I work with (yes even them I missed) on a weekly basis. I missed my sweet puppy who loves to snuggle (I hope she is exhausted and wants to snuggle lots when I get home.).

I am thankful that when we planned this vacation we planned it so we didn't instantly have to go into work tomorrow. I am thankful to have a day to do my laundry, clean my house, walk Dakota a ton, go for a run, rest, breathe, and then jump back into it. I am thankful for a couple days to sleep in, chill around my house, and then head back into work. I am thankful for my friend Vicki who has taken care of my sweet puppy while I was on vacation. I am thankful for Marc who is checking my house while I am gone and picking up my mail. I am thankful for a congregation who believes in vacation time for their staff.

I am thankful that God calls us to rest. I am thankful that I had the chance to run, play, read, crochet, eat, sleep, and have a marvelous time on vacation. I'm sure in the next few days you will be seeing tons of vacation photos uploaded on here. I took hundreds of pictures. I am excited to look at them and share them with you.

What is your favorite part of vacation?
Where did you go on your favorite vacation?
What from home do you always miss while on vacation?

20 Chore Tuesday

    This is the best kind of 20 Chore Tuesday, the vacation time.... yes please!!! I could deal with this kind of chores every Tuesday. Anyways, here is my list:

• Sleep In
• Go for a run (on the sweet top deck track over looking the ocean - I think so)
• Get off the boat
• Explore Freeport, Bahamas
• relax
• Eat some local cuisine
• read
• swim in the pool
• relax
• take a nap
• get in 15,000 steps
• try to crochet a new hat
• take tons of pictures
• be back on the boat by dinner
• enjoy a delicious dinner on the boat
• watch the boat leave port on deck
• enjoy the stars (if they are out)
• relax
• drink plenty of water
• enjoy another day of vacation