Katie and I celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary last Thursday with a trip along the Blue Ridge Parkway on an extended weekend. Aaron stayed with his grandparents, and the two of us just hopped out of town for some J.B./Katie time, the title we were before Daddy/Mama came along (which is the best thing we'll ever do in our lives). Anyways, I knew the weather forecast for Friday was going to be wet and foggy, but Katie's response? "Let's go on Friday. I'd go if there were 10 feet of snow on the ground, as long as I'd be with you." Of course, they'd close the Parkway if that were ever the case, and truth be told, fog isn't the best weather to drive the Parkway in either, but it was a nice comment. If you don't know the geography of the Parkway, Winston-Salem is northeast of the higher ranges. So, we drove a couple hours south-southwest, made our way over to the Parkway, and then made our way up in the fog and the rain.
Foggy Friday
Saturday and Sunday were perfect along the Parkway, and we even drove up into Virginia for a little while before catching the Interstate back home. It was a nice getaway for the two of us. I don't know how anybody can be a skeptic and drive the Blue Ridge Parkway. His Creation is so evident in everything there, even if it happens to be foggy and wet. The last time we drove the Parkway, Gracie was here, and seeing the wonder on both my kids' faces was the highlight of the trip. Seeing the smile on Katie's face was the highlight of this one. If you've never had a chance, drive the Parkway. When we reached the Piedmont on Friday, we couldn't see anything. It was foggy, cold, and wet, but I felt so alive in the Lord. I thought about the line, "just because you can't see it doesn't mean it doesn't exist." It was a great anniversary vacation, but it was also a humbling reminder that the God who made those beautiful mountains also numbered the hair on my head. I felt so small up there atop the mountains, but my small self means so much to God. His love is incredible!
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Missed you over the past week, Brother--I was hoping everything was o.k. Thank for the amazing photos--your photography is as outstanding as your writing. Felt like a little vicarious vacation!
On a different note, a wonderful friend and brother from our church is director of international adoptions for Sunny Ridge Family Center here in Illinois. Bob has made over 3 dozen trips to China with adoptive families over the years, and has a wonderful heart for these beautiful kids. www.sunnyridge.org., or 630-754-4500.
Love you guys--praying, praying, praying.
What beautiful pictures!! I'm envious of the beauty that surrounds you. Glad you had a great weekend get-away.
Happy Anniversary and may you have many, many more to come.
I would travel to Mars with you, babe! I love you! Back to work... :)
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