The rain decided to join us for our last day at the beach, but that didn't stop us from heading down there to play.
The waves were CRAZY!!! And the water was freezing... but there's something kind of awesome about being at the beach in the rain. We were the only ones down there which is also a perk of the rain.
The drizzle and the chill were too much for a few, so one group headed back and a few of us stayed a little longer to soak in the peacefulness of the rain. I don't remember what we were talking about, but I do remember loving that moment in time with just me and him... listening to his dreams of the ocean and being grateful for a God that blesses us in big and small ways.
And since it was the middle of July and we were at the beach, it only made sense that we would make a big ol' batch of HOT CHOCOLATE for the kids. Ha!
We took advantage of those clouds and ran into Nags Head to score some souvenirs. And wouldn't you know it? The sun decided to come out again, so I cut my shopping excursion short and we headed back to the beach house!
The next few hours were filled with little people laughing, wave fighting, castle building, hole digging, and me just soaking up all the goodness of the day.
I don't know if we sit in the moment enough. That's a lie - we don't sit in the moment enough. Days are filled with giving updates on our lives instead of just living our lives. I'm always glad for the choice of just sitting to him, and taking in the life that we've created together.
Take crazy trips. Plan ridiculous road trips. Go somewhere you've never been. Spend days with people you've never met. Show your people the world outside your bubble. Pack the car with junk food and PB&Js and drive to an ocean that your toes haven't felt. I promise that you won't regret a single second.
And enjoy a beer with this new motley crew of folks you've met...
because soon enough the sun will start setting on those perfect days of nothing at all and you will have to force 10 kids to come inside for dinner.
North Carolina was so good to us... but we still had four days of fun left.... next stop? ATLANTA!!!
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