Taking a Blog Break... For Some FUN!

I will not be blogging for awhile. I am with family, and we are intent on having glorious FUN! My parents have flown down from Alaska -- they brought the snow with them -- and we are going to enjoy a vacation and the holidays. 

So, for the next few weeks, you might not see me here... unless I feel super inspired/find the time to blog. I hope I do... but I am not going to stress about it. I kind of want to just be free from everything, and soak all the good times in. 

I need it. The last 8 months have been insane. 

I do not expect peace and relaxation -- I have 4 kids! I do not expect going "Wa-hoo" will solve my problems, change my heart, or lift my burdens. But I do anticipate having fun times, and making great memories with my family. I do plan on smiling, screaming for joy, and having magic fill my soul with moments of happiness that I can treasure forever -- because we get to take our memories with us, even when we die! 

I will, of course, be taking my camera, and capturing as much as I can. And I will be writing my experiences in my heart, until I can return and record them here on the blog. I expect a full spectrum of feelings to travel with me on the trip. 

I have prayed to have joy in the journey. 

I woke-up yesterday and I had a very clear impression made in my mind, as if I were hearing Charles' voice. I was told, "You are here to be happy." They were the exact words I needed to hear. It was as if I was being given permission to experience joy and happiness, not only while on vacation -- but for life. Sometimes, I admit, I feel a little guilty having fun right now -- I wish Charles were here to have fun too. But I have to remember he will be with us. Especially when we are happy and having fun! 

I am excited for our adventure. Say an extra prayer for us that all will go relatively smoothly! 

I am bringing Charles' vacation shirt along for luck! 

We will be trading this snow for sandy beaches and sunshine...

I hope to bring the sunshine back with me in my soul! 

I'll be back with stories to tell! 

I'll miss you! ;)