So I have a second wind as hard as it is to believe after 5 hours of sun, water, and wave fighting. Some of you may see my photos on facebook but I would love to share the story behind them because it is one worth writing!
First of all my day started off fun going to 8 am church, which is a foreign land to me! The funny thing is I did get many “what are you doing here?” comments which cracks me up really! I am the 11 oclock church girl but it was kinda neat to see some faces I don’t normally get to see. Thanks goes out to Heather who was right on knowing why I came early to church because she read my update. I love that… and I love facebook how you can know things which you may not otherwise know without it. Many of times I have come out with things and people will be like, “how do you know that?”, and with some smirk on my face I will say… facebook~
That was a side story, or soapbox, but now I will get back on track. Today was one of those days where I just knew I belong here. Traveling on the water I thought of when I was deciding on whether or not to move to Brunswick, Georgia from Michigan. My mom’s best friend Sandy is a Christian and I asked her, “How do I know I am supposed to go to Georgia”? Her answer was, “You will know once you get there because if God doesn’t want you there He will close the door.”
With time to reflect on the last 5 years there was no doubt God sent me here. Truly I get asked that famous question of “How did you end up in Brunswick, Georgia?” A LOT and the answer is a divine appointment from God.
This is where my story began, and no matter where I end up this place I will always call home.
Speaking of that I was able to spend some fun, quality time with my first “family” that God brought me in the year 2003. The Tarplees have my heart, especially when they invite me on their waverunners! I love being out on the water! Below is me with a hat that Eva thought would be great for the photo.
Christmas has begun and what better way to start it out?
We began our adventure leaving from Champney Island. Here is a map of our route:
A first for me was floating on the Altamaha River eating our picnic! Okay, a picnic on the water, how much better can it get? Well it does get better, then worse, then better! Our gourmet lunch consisted of sandwiches from Friendly Express… egg salad for me and let me tell you this is now a favorite food on my list! WOW! To add to the gourmet meal was cheddar sun chips. I also shared with some seagulls who swooped down with quite a performance getting those chips.
A waverunning trip with the Tarplees includes collecting seashells. Our first shell stop was at Wolf Island. From Wolf Island we traveled to Little St. Simons. AND it was there that I saw three sets of Dolphins, two of the sets traveled in duo. The amazing thing was that those dolphins were swimming not but 2 feet away from my waverunner. God revealed His Glory to me in that very moment. I have always wanted to swim with dolphins and well today… I got pretty close to that:)
On our 2nd and 3rd stops at Little St. Simons is where I fought the waves. Oh let me tell you I was having fun with them out in the far ocean! My element is water so I was like a little kid out there jumping the waves and taking risks I don’t normally take. Then I even got to lay out on the beach while Scott and Eva looked for more shells. This was a great time for meditation and relaxation. Little did I know I needed that to prepare me for what was next! The trouble came when trying to get on the waverunner leaving the island. 3 times total I was thrown off the waverunner and one time I was wailed in the head with it! At this moment I wanted to give up. But did I tell you I kept going and no wave defeated me? Thank you Jesus!
After that my strength was drained, my head hurt, and body super sore so the rest of the trip was smooth sailing for me. Thankfully after my battle with the waves it was not but 5 minutes before we hit smooth water being back on a river, Hampton River. This is where I got some more sun and kept wondering “Are we there yet”?
Heading back seemed really long on the Altamaha River! Happiness was in my heart when I saw Champney Island where our journey began! Yes, total our trip was 5 hours long. Were we tired?
This says it all! But I must say it was worth it! Today I experienced the presence, glory, and love of God like I have never before. How did the day end? With a warm shower and a good game of scrabble! Now… it’s time for bed! Night Night!
