Some times are memory makers. You don’t always know it when they are happening, but sometimes you do. This extended weekend I spent at Gulf Shores with my wife, my grand daughter and her fiance’. It’s a good thing for young people in love and people who have been in love for decades to spend some time together. There is a lot to observe and learn. There are memories to be made.
It’s the reason that the best churches always have new converts around and they aren’t separated from the herd but made a part of the body as quickly as possible. Those who have been around awhile need to experience excitement and fun and laughter and hope. Those who are young need to know things won’t always be great and partners won’t always be perfect, but love does last and mature and grow. They need to know when they tell each other they want to grow old together, that that means, that it needs to be true and that it’s a very good thing.
Vacations are important because they remind us of what’s important and what really isn’t. It’s a good thing to rest. When we are busy we don’t always focus well. Things flash by and are gone in an instant. While away we can look at our lives and appreciate how truly blessed we are.
In our condo there is a book where visitors can record their comments and thoughts. One note struck me. It read, “This has been great fun; but now back to reality.” The truth is our reality is fun. Our lives are mostly great. We just need to take a breath every once and a while and notice and appreciate that. Vacations are full of memory makers, but not as much as real life.
This has been fun, but tomorrow it’s back to the real fun.
Be blessed by blessing.
Nick
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