Home again...

We just returned from a family vacation to Washington State. It was great fun and very exhausting, as family vacations usually are...and one of those trips that will only grow more and more beautiful in our memories as time goes on. This trip was a reminder to me how divine providence is at work in our lives.  Nothing happens by chance, and it is truly a blessing to open our eyes to God's hand at work in the details of our lives.  God was present and faithful through the course of our trip, and it was just a privilege to see His plans unfold.  We were so thankful for the clear weather, which so many of our planned activities depended on.  And we were also thankful for the "life lessons" that we will take with us on our journey when this trip is a distant memory.
Interestingly, the "theme" that emerged early in our vacation was "Beauty for Ashes."  I hope to share more about that later. But for now, I'll just go through the trip day by day and share some pictures from our time in Washington. It will be fun to relive the memories as I share them...from the comfort of my little office here in my little house.  Because as the years go by, I am learning that no matter what adventures we find in our travels, there truly is no place like home.  I'm thankful to be back.  :-)