October 11, 2011
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I don’t know about you, but in the midst of our busyness – and there is plenty of that – we are already thinking ahead to the holidays. Mostly what we are anticipating is more time with our children. Our oldest, Josh (& Kirsten), came out briefly this summer.
This was taken on a nearby hike. We hiked quite a bit this last summer. Unfortunately they cannot come out again any time soon. I think it might be our first major holiday apart.
I know with 6 kids and their full lives, this was only inevitable.Also, this summer we went hiking at Multnomah Falls.
We were able to do that with Katie and Jesse.
We’ll have time with both of them over the holidays. Something we won’t take for granted.
(Looking hot and sweaty at the top of the falls.)Life is so much sweeter when you don’t take it for granted.
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“Laughter is really a form of praise – praise without words…. Laughter says, ‘God, thank You for creating me. Thank You that I am alive. Thank You for this moment,
these people, this place. I rejoice in You.”
~ W. Carmichael“Then were our mouths filled with laughter, and our tongues with singing. Then they said among the nations, ‘The Lord has done great things for them.’ ” Ps 126:2
“She can laugh at the days to come.” Prov 31:25
May it be.
Hoping you have some warm laughter in your day today, my friends….
Comments (3)
You and the kids are really finding the beauty of Oregon — Multnomah Falls is beautiful, and what a hike! Sorry they won’t all be with you over the holidays — but I’m sure you’ll enjoy having some of them with you
!! (and I’m so glad you’re in Oregon — it’s so much prettier than Chico would have been!)
We went to Multnomah Falls once when we were visiting friends who live in Portland. It was beautiful!
Laughters ; yes Trish this is a characteristic of your family . On the pictures we often see contagious large smiles . We smile too in watching you all . Yes we have to sease the good times together before the children leave totally the nest with their full life .
Love
Michel