Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

The Quick Vacation Recap

Posted on By jennifer

We are back from vacation!  It is always great to be home and, usually, I am anxious to be home and a bit ready for vacation to end…sometimes, I am even needing the proverbial “vacation from the vacation” but – not this time.  What a wonderful week we had!  Yes, it IS nice to sleep in my own bed but we came home relaxed, refreshed, FAT and full of great memories.  Hubbie and I agreed this may have been one of our best vacations. I have plenty of photos to sort through – read that HUNDREDS! thanks to our own personal event photographer….daughter, EricaSmile who sent us home with two cds worth of pictures!  But browsing through all the memories will have to wait – at least until the laundry is done!  Our kids did a great job of holding down the fort while we were gone so not much to do there…but I do have to get my brain out of vacation mode. So just a few photos I pulled off my phone this morning…. vaca dolphin We stayed at the Dolphin – I know, doesn’t exactly look like what I think of when I think dolphin but an impressive roof top sculpture, nonetheless!  Too bad these folks did not ask me to write an official review because it would be glowing!  The hotel is beautiful, the grounds gorgeous, and the service was fantastic!  We felt very spoiled! Uh, not spoiled as in brats….but very pamperedSmile We spent a lot of time doing this – vaca pool Uh – nothing!  As in lounging by the pool and summoning the pool boy for more ice tea!!  HA HA  Pizza eaten poolside is just so delicious! vaca princess We also spent just the right amount of time (not every day!!) at the park – we like Epcot!! and saw a princess a plenty!!  The characters still make me smileSmile We had WAY too many meals like this – vaca pancake as in huge….but, oh so yummy!!  This was breakfast at Cat Cora’s Kussina (oh, I hope I spelled that right!)  Breakfast has always been my favorite meal but breakfast on vacation is the absolute best!  I have to admit we had a hard time finding coffee we really enjoyed.  They said it was Starbucks coffee but it wasn’t like the Starbucks we enjoy at home.  Really, I think what we really want is a cup of the sugary good stuff that they mix into the coffee and call it a latte! And one of my favorite “pastimes” on vacation – vaca self pic of us trying to take pictures of yourself!!  They are always (ALWAYS) horrible and I have no idea why we keep trying but it’s entertaining somehow! And, of course the real reason we went……. vaca jack 1 To meet the J-man!!  What fun we had with both the grands!!  and why I don’t have a picture of Riley on my phone is a mystery but there are “grand” pictures a plenty…….just you wait!!

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  1. Hello! This sounds WONDERFUL….love the dolphin ~ your right, quite impressive. Don't ya just love breakfast on vacations? Yours looks wonderful. They always are soo big though. Too bad I don't usually have a hard time eating them. ; ) That grandbaby is just adorable. Look at those eyes! Soo glad you got this time with them. Looking forward to the rest of the pics! Have a good week! HUGS

  5. Hi Jennifer,Thanks for stopping in at my place because you brought back memories of our trip to Disneyworld and Epcot. Loved that place. Sounds like you had such a wonderful time, breakfast and all-especially spending time with you adorable grand. Hope you have a great week settling back in.
    Hugs to you. Noreen

  6. Sounds like a wonderful trip. So glad you had such a good time. I wouldn't mind some pampering, but I think that is going to have to wait a while…but I can look forward to it! 🙂 Can't wait to see more pictures!

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