family

when i was a little girl i remember the most peaceful feeling always washed over me on our long family car drives we took to go camping. (there was always a lot of bickering, loudness, giggles, games, etc) but there would always come a moment- my parents holding hands in the front seat. my sisters asleep beside me. stars out in the sky. a quiet peace. i felt safe. we were all together in one place. just us. our family. i felt warmth and comfort.  the five of us squeezed. family. that same peaceful feeling washes over me in moments with my boys, dave, caleb and lucas. when we are all driving in the car together. when the four of us are sprawled out on beach sand listening to waves. when their warmth touches me close. dave's sure hand in mine.  i feel completely safe. 

 

i love these moments. moments watching, moments holding, moments cherishing. i feel so blessed.

i once asked my sisters if they ever got that feeling? i'm not really sure how even to put it to words....that heart squeeze moment? that bottle it up forever memory? i get them a lot, but this one- it is hard to put into words. safety, peace, comfort, happiness, family. 

my heart quiets in these moments. i breathe deep. i know that right now. this. these three people. they are my world. and I am right where I should be. I feel Him most here. Our special place- where waves crash and sea breeze smells sweet.

memories. they are created here. traditions. they begin here. moments. fill up this place.

laughter and love. wash over me  

gratitude

family 

It was a nice relaxing weekend. Plans changed when my sister's car gave her trouble and she ended up not being able to make it up :( so we'll take another beach trip with auntie lor hopefully in june.

Hope everyone had a beautiful weekend :)

 capturing spontaneous hand holding on camera. love them.