A long trip north, lots of friends, beautiful scenery, encouraging meetings, delicious meals, and some time away as a family. The kids loved all of the time outdoors and Emma ran around with a pack of friends like she owned the place. It was a nice break from the grind and worth the efforts to get there.
I am still thinking on the following verses from the speaker:
"So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal." 2 Cor. 4:16-18
This life is hard and filled with stress, problems, and suffering. Yet this is not the end! There is an eternity in store for us that will make these sufferings insignificant in comparison. We must see our lives in the light of God's eternal perspective and keep pressing on!
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| At the lake |
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| The updated Dream House |
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| Canoe ride |
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| Noah loved the "boat" |
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| The puppies were a big hit! |
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| We came across a bear cub |
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| Tall trees |
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| Emma kept exploring trails |
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| Our home was upstairs next to the Hellers |
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| Spaghetti dinner |
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| Who wouldn't want to join our table?? |
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| Tucked in her bunk for the night |
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| How many hours can they spend spinning in circles?? |
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| The little Ewok discovered his pockets |
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| A quick picture before she ran off again |
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| Sunset |
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| The beloved sauna |
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| The boys get the sauna lit |
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| Last time on the merry-go-round |
The retreat was such an amazing, encouraging time. =) Loved seeing your pictures, Kaci. Your kids are so adorable! =)
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