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Hi! My name is Pamela. I found you from over at &...

2009-06-12T05:58:49.135-07:00

Hi!
My name is Pamela. I found you from over at "Living My Life On Purpose." Your comment on her blog was a blessing to me so I thought I would hop over and check you out!
I teach children with special needs and was touched by your post about how your son is a factor in your vacation plans. You are so right and I believe with all my heart that God has a special time for your family this year even if it comes while you stay home. He wants to bless you with some sweet surprises. Look for those they may not be big they may be very subtle but He has many waiting for you and your family.
Pamela

Our vacation is scaled down....thankfully the in-l...

2009-06-11T11:00:33.047-07:00

Our vacation is scaled down....thankfully the in-laws have a friend who is letting us use their vacation home....Unfortunately, we have to drive farther! Ugh...kids and car trips. I'm thankful that we get to get away though!

I hope you find ways to relax at home this summer.

We won't take a vacation this year partly due ...

2009-06-10T09:09:15.347-07:00

We won't take a vacation this year partly due to finances and partly due to our son't hectic schedule with driver's ed. and sports camps/practices. My husband will take his time off but we'll stay home. We might do a day trip here and there but that's it, and hubby and son will probably do a camping weekend.

Dear Father God keep Your arms around my friend Ci...

2009-06-10T08:32:31.129-07:00

Dear Father God keep Your arms around my friend Cindy. Remind her who she is in You. Fill her mind and heart with more of Yourself. I pray for great big things to happen in her life! Knowing You will work everything out for her good. We love You Lord-Amen

No summer plans. I haven't had a vacation for...

2009-06-08T13:03:32.132-07:00

No summer plans. I haven't had a vacation for two years since beloved left. Probably won't go again until/unless he returns. I think vacationing and seeing the world without will only inflict my pain...not that I've seen and experienced so much with the Lord already that I desperately want to share.

Okay so that's a bummer reply.

We can have a pity party together living in other's vacations.

We are crazy and are taking all 3 to Destin, possi...

2009-06-08T12:10:32.772-07:00

We are crazy and are taking all 3 to Destin, possibly with our best friends. If our friends DO go, we will have 7 kids--1 six year old, 3 five year olds, 1 three year old, and 2 one year olds. Insanity.

Since my husband and I are in the midst of a tech ...

2009-06-08T11:52:29.155-07:00

Since my husband and I are in the midst of a tech startup, we won't be taking any vacations as far as I know. This economy has impacted us much. There are many venture funds floating around like they used to. :(

Anyway, sometimes we just enjoy our home and watch DVD movies or simply sit in the backyard with some music. We have a pool and it's rare we go in so maybe if we do that would count as a vacation?

Yes, the economy is definitely a factor in our pla...

2009-06-08T08:05:13.558-07:00

Yes, the economy is definitely a factor in our plans this year. Thankfully, neither of us have lost our jobs, but we are trying to cut back due to the uncertainity of the economy. We plan to do a few short trips close to home that involves camping and being outdoors. It's time our family taps into the free natural wonders that God has given us.

Many blessings to you and your family!