Isle of Palms

We had a great trip to the beach....I can't even tell you how wonderful it was. Jon and I hadn't had a vacation since our honeymoon - and it was MUCH needed! :) The kids had a wonderful time playing in the sand, pools and ocean. It was a dream come true for Jon and I to watch our kids having so much fun! We stayed at a SUPER fancy place that our friends GRACIOUSLY let us bunk up in! We assumed that since we were staying so cheap...that we would be camping out on the floor or pull out couches. Well - our friends (Mandy and Don) gave us this HUGE room with a King Sized bed and huge bathroom and private deck. It was the most SACRIFICIAL thing ANYONE has EVER done for our family! It's hard to describe without going into major detail on here...but we were MOVED by the servant hearts of our friends this past weekend. Sometimes you forget that being a true friend and truly loving someone means serving. We experienced that over and over this weekend. Sometimes you feel like you are the only one giving and giving...and you start to feel empty and taken advantage of....and then you realize that you aren't doing it for earthly gain - but eternal rewards! The feeling we felt this past weekend was so amazing that Jon and I would be HONORED to bless others in the same way....over and over with nothing in return but a "Thank You". Anyway - this probably makes NO sense to some - and SOME sense to others - but we had a GREAT trip! :) Here are a few photos....