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Beachin' It

Ryan, Scout and I went to the beach last weekend. The beach is my all-time favorite spot. I love the beauty of the waves and beach, the sunshine on my face and watching the families enjoy each other. Ryan used to love the mountains more than the beach, but I think he now shares my deep love for the ocean. Scout loves it too....I think he just liked so many things to eat there- like you know, sand and sea shells, which are probably going to cause an intestinal obstruction and vet visit this week :)


(notice the sand all around Scout's mouth...)

Ryan & Scout played ball for a while....here are some the captured moments...
All of this playing really did a number on poor Scout...
By far, the thing I love most about the beach is the feeling of being right it the midst of God's creation. Don't get me wrong, I know God is always with me and us, but sometimes I just don't feel his presence as much. At the beach, it forces me to just "be still and know that He is God" and drink in His presence a little deeper than I tend to do at any other place.
I am thankful that my God is with me at all times...what comfort and sweet grace. But, I also love the times when He just decides to blow me away with something in my path. I know this might look like a bunch of old seagulls to you, but to me, it was a little gift from God and we enjoyed a little moment right there on the shore, just watching these ole' birds....

"The heavens declare the glory of God, the skies proclaim the work of his hands" -Psalm 19:1

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