Monday, July 05, 2010

Splashes of Summer


Splashes of summer. Bits of God-glory. Smiles. Sun. Beauty. Trips. Friends.
Much thanks to give!
excerpts between #2051-2120
One blanket.
Two families.
Five kids.
One God.
His Body.
Reunion.
Food.

Drive to Kentucky.
Radiant glory.
C.S. Lewis' Narnia series on CD.
12 hours of solitude and worship.
safety.
a zippy little black car.
prayers carrying me.
wawa coffee.
ancient hymns. modern praise.

love.
a radiant bride.
a groom's eyes lighting up.
dear old friends.
college memories.
ancient buildings housing new love.
"I love yous" said and heard
romance.
a cool breeze on a wedding morning.
being useful.
the blood of the covenant.
the love of Christ for His Church.
a festive tent, flowers, food, friends, dancing.


still country beauty.
sunset over wildflowers.
winding roads carved into mountains.
simple, easy country life.
You, glorious You.

a dad and his boys. my men :)
Delanco Camp Meeting.
Lake Agape.
lazy afternoons.
Family naptime.
praising Jesus in the tabernacle.
the capacity to have the mind of Christ.

lots of little ones around.
next generation of campers.
new buddy buddy Isaac.
melty, delicious ice cream popsicles
like-minded parents
boys. cars. sand. sun.

family.
contagious laughter.
silliness.
being together.


holy experience

4 comments:

  1. Josh and Kelly - wonderful list, beautiful pictures, and much to be thankful for. Freedoms abound - thank you for sharing your list! Blessings to you!

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  2. Oh I love splashing in summer!

    Delighted to meet you. Hope you don't mind if I splash around a bit. This looks like a refreshing place to slip off my shoes and soak in thankfulness alongside you.

    Splashing,
    Sara

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  3. I join you in gratitude for the months of summer when we can splash around and enjoy the beauty of the creation.
    blessings to you and your lovely family
    ~a

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  4. also over from ann's place, and this list made me happy-wistful for college girlfriends and reunions (tho i have one coming up!) and love-in-air. all those squishy children! love

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