A whole week in Costa Rica with Corbin and the girls. Took us a few days to truly relax and get our bearings. Loved getting to eat nearly every meal together
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| Driver pulled off the road to show us howler monkeys |
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| so many meals together - just wonderful |
A day in Las Catalinas with Stephanie and Jeff - loved seeing the sights AND friends
Basden in her element in the sea, sand, wind riding on a sailboat
Essie in her element talking with all the people on the catamaran
- And then Basden kissed the bottom of the ocean (or slammed into the bottom of the ocean) while boogyboarding - CR waves are no joke
Snorkeling - Basden’s deep dives; such a different perspective underwater; sun rays like a strobe light dancing underwater; eel, purple starfish, blowfish, turtle, reef animals
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| These crazy coatis all over the resort |
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| mandatory, expensive Covid tests to travel back int o the US |
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| our fav poolside meal - caramelized onions and avacado pizza |
Corbin's creativity and planning to make this week happen - Westin Conchal was a fantastic spot to land
Meanwhile back in Shreveport...
This - about marriage - just so good
Vivint is really fun on a good week, super challenging on a slow week. Even so:
- "Bran, I have no doubt that this is where you need to be this summer."
- "Mom, I completely agree."
The power of music
"A task begun is a task half done" - Jan Karon (Likely originally "Well begun is half done" - Aristotle). I like Karon's version better. Real encouragement to someone who often doesn't get past the thinking / planning phase.
My angst, my concerns, my sadness - that I can cast those things on you this morning, Lord
Basden's summer of service - HSM and otherwise
The sweetness of getting away just as a family (and did we ever miss those boys)
Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles... 1 Chronicles 16:11-12
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