the call of the ocean

it is soothing, creates a calm in my soul, and beckons me to listen for Father's voice. it is surrounded by laughter, growing relationships, encouragement, and good food!

the past week in santa rosa was amazing. jared and me are so blessed with a gracious family. each day was relaxing, held a new adventure, and always a little competition.

the classic sand castle cake was made, the girls cooked a feast, barry took us all out to extravagant dinners, the boys made up games on the beach, and ty and amanda got a few more good memories before they're off to Tulsa.

it was great to hangout with Slade and have early morning conversations with Kat.

The beach will always make me miss my girls.

I read 2 great books and made up songs of my own. (remember from a post a long time ago how i wanted to write songs for my family....)

i'm glad to know that stress knots in my shoulders melt away in a few short hours of beach time.

i'm back at work now. actually enjoying it. you know that feeling of "it's good to be missed," well i definitely feel that here. everyone is so glad i'm back and i am enjoying work again. we have a trial week after next and i'm excited about it. life is good. not many people are excited about their work. i feel blessed.

one more day of work and then it's the Justice Family Reunion....does it get any better than this??