
Hiya!
I’ve missed you.
The blogging/podcasting/writing fast has been a healthy one for me.
As you may know, I took the last several weeks off to prep for and enjoy my daughter’s wedding, plus take some needed time off with family and friends. After launching a daughter this year, and a book, plus a DIY refinishing of a bathroom, and other pre-wedding household chores, I was in need of recharge.
So much has been going on in my life, and in the news, that it’s hard to know where to jump with a blog post today… but maybe I’ll just start with a few photos… (with promises of a new podcast, wedding photos, and thoughts about Pope Francis and World Youth Day still to come later this week!)
But first a piece of advice… If you ever have the joy of being a mother or father of the bride (or groom), be sure to make sure there are a few pennies left over from the celebration to treat yourselves to your own post-wedding vacation. You won’t regret it. After spending some time with our out of town guests following the July 4th wedding, Bob and I went to Maine. It gave us time to walk and talk, and read and rest, and to count our blessings.
Not to mention we got to do other Maine-like things that Downeast Maine is known for…
Eat lobster…
And sail…
And watch the sunrise…
And find a lighthouse…
or two…
Eat more lobstah (and say it like a native)…
Find pretty harbors…
Search for puffins…
And find lots of creative ways to do nothing… and relax…
I pray you are having good summer…
Thou hast fixed all the bounds of the earth;
thou hast made summer and winter.-Psalm 74:17-
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All photos taken by me on my iPhone 4S.
Bird lovers may be interested in learning about The Puffin Project.
5 comments on “Back from vacation… with a few thoughts and a few photos”
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Welcome back! Yes, some personal time is needed after a daughter’s wedding, much more so than a son’s, I might add. I’m so looking forward to seeing you at 2013 CWGLive next week. I always enjoy your talks as I get so much out of them, especially the entertaining way you teach.
Welcome Back! Glad you had a nice break 🙂
If that wedding was half as much fun as the Maine trip, it was a blast!
Love the photos, thanks for sharing.
See you at CMN!
Welcome back…What an incredible time you must have had. I love the pictures. My favorite travel partner is my husband as well…and I guess that is a good thing..lol. Spending that extra time, doing your own things, together…is amazing. Can’t wait for the podcast…and the blessings I always receive from them. Blessings and warm thoughts sent your way.
PS…my husband and I are traveling from PEI to Sainte-Anne de-Beaupre, Quebec on the weekend…I will light a candle for you and your family and say an extra prayer for you all to St. Anne
Sounds like you have taken good care of yourself , and that’s wonderful! God bless you in your work Pat!