My computer decided to take a vacation while we were gone. Though I typed posts, I could not add them to my blog. So, here are several posts in one describing our trip.
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The porch of Miss Molly’s Inn-Could have stayed here forever! |
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The Atlantic Ocean-Asseteague Island National Seashore |
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A new friend |
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Going under Chesapeake Bay |
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Virginia Beach |
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Williamsburg |
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Williamsburg |
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Williamsburg |
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Williamsburg |
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The bride |
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Saying their vows |
Wednesday:
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
Wednesday of our vacation was a rest day. We hung out at the bed and breakfast in the morning. I did some laundry and sat on the porch rereading the Misty books while husband messed with my computer which took advantage of our vacation to go on vacation itself. I got to spend some time talking to our young innkeeper and learn some tricks of the bed and breakfast industry like how to hang sheets so that they don’t get wadded up and wrinkled. We walked down Main Street looking in all the shops. I bought some Christmas gifts and even found copies of Misty of Chincoteague autographed by Maureen Beebe, one of the characters in the book. I found a quilt shop with some gorgeous fabric that I haven’t seen at the stores at home. I made two trips there. One with husband where the owner of the shop pointed out a sign that said, “Shopping with your husband is like hunting with the game warden.” I had to laugh, but after lunch snuck back down to do more shopping without worrying about husband’s patience or watchful eye on the check book. The clerk helped me find a new pattern for a lap quilt and measure out enough fabric to make it. We ate delicious crab “balls” for lunch at Captain Zack’s and visited the Island Creamery for the third time in three days. I couldn’t get enough of the butterscotch-vanilla and coconut ice cream flavors and was happy that I could get a half scoop of each kind. It was homemade and tasted so good! In the late afternoon, we went back to Assateague where the wildlife loop hiking trail is opened to vehicle traffic after three o’clock. The mosquitoes were just too bad to do much hiking, but I wanted to see what was along the loop. The birds were starting to migrate so we had lots to see though I don’t claim to know what kinds they were. The ponies were right up to the beach road, but I hadn’t brought my nice camera and my cell phone couldn’t zoom clearly so I just spend some time studying them and trying to ingrain them on my memory. Then, we walked the beach before setting up our chairs and just watching the waves, the surfers and the birds. And breathing in the salt air for a while. I felt what tension remained in my body slip away. Husband was ready to go before I was. I confessed that I didn’t want to leave at all. I knew that it was our last day in Chincoteague. After dinner, we walked Main Street one more time before packing up. We really enjoyed our stay on this island that claims to be the friendliest beach town in the country. The ocean, ponies, historic buildings, kind people and great food . There are some places on this earth that are a taste of heaven. I think Chincoteague is one of them.
Thursday:
There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. John 15:13 (NLT)
Friday:
Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)
As the Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.” Ephesians 5:31
We call the girl who lived with us while she was in High School and college, the daughter of our hearts. Though not ours by birth, we claim her as ours. We didn’t have a hand in shaping her character or personality, but think we made an impact on her life. We know she made an impact on ours. She moved to Virginia a few years ago to be closer to her dad and his family and go to graduate school. We see each other about once a year and keep in close contact though facebook and texts have replaced the letters we once exchanged. We were very pleased that she found a young man who is a perfect match for her a few years ago. She met him in church after giving up a futile search for a spouse via Internet matchmaking sites. She visited a church for the first time and there he was sitting next to her in a pew singing his heart out in worship. She says she fell in love with him in that instant, before she even knew his name. He feels the same. Last year, he proposed in an elaborate plan that required the help of many friends, clues and puzzle pieces. He gave her a ring pop but quickly substituted it for an engagement ring. They have spent the last year putting as much planning into their wedding ceremony and reception. The whole purpose for our trip to Virginia was to be a part of their wedding. She asked husband to help walk her down the aisle along with her dad. Though we enjoyed all the things we got to do and the places we visited, we came to celebrate their marriage. Husband was nervous about his role, but felt more comfortable after the rehearsal. The morning of the wedding, we drove to the chapel. He looked very dashing in his suit and tie and patiently endured prewedding photographs giving both the bride and the groom lighthearted advice. I sniffled my way through the bride’s entrance knowing how proud husband was to walk with her and how pleased we both are to see what a lovely confident bride she was. As they paused in front of the large stained glass window to exchange their vows, we were reminded that marriage is for better or for worse, in sickness and in health as they promised to love, honor and cherish each other for the rest of their lives. It wasn’t all serious though. The groom had a pin with the image of the genie from Aladdin in his lapel and they exited the church to one of the songs from the movie. The minister wore a ring pop on his finger and quoted from the Princess Bride. The bride got so tickled that she laughed out loud and the rest of us celebrated with them. Marriage will be an adventure for them. But, isn’t that the way it is meant to be?
Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6 (NIV)
I know we’re not the fairytale you dreamed we’d be
You wore the veil, you walked the aisle, you took my hand
And we dove into a mystery
How I wish we could go back to simpler times
Before all our scars and all our secrets were in the light
Now on this hallowed ground, we’ve drawn the battle lines
Will we make it through the night
It’s going to take much more than promises this time
Only God can change our minds
Maybe you and I we’re never meant to be complete
Could we just be broken together
If you can bring your shattered dreams and I’ll bring mine
Could healing still be spoken and save us
The only way we’ll last forever is broken together
How it must have been so lonely by my side
We were building kingdoms and chasing dreams and left love behind
I’m praying God will help our broken hearts align
And we won’t give up the fight
I really enjoyed reading your vacation descriptions. I'm glad you had a great time, revisited your childhood and now you are home and back to "normal". You have lots of great memories to recall as you snuggle into bed at night and welcome sleep.