We didn't travel much this summer, intentionally taking a break from all the traveling we do. This came from a decision in January when our church encouraged us to come up with a family mission statement. Ours has been 'Simplify to Follow'. We want to simplify our life so we can follow Jesus better. Phil read a book 'Not a Fan' (which I later read) and also 'Simplicity Parenting' (which I had already read). We both agreed to combine the idea to come up with a simpler life for our family but try to refill with Jesus. We easily feel overwhelmed with traveling so that was one cut. We have also been working on cleaning out the junk in our house but have found that it is a long process and can easily be stressful so we do a little then take a break. We also have done a few things that we feel called to do as service projects. We had a family meeting and we all came up with ideas of how to serve other people... ideas from coloring, making cookies, to picking up trash and prayer walking. Honestly, we haven't done much as we easily forgot this summer. Something that Phil and I are talking about again. The year isn't over.. there is more simplifying and following to do.
Back to camping.. we had a nice weekend with family and were blessed with staying at a cabin instead of tent camping. We truly had a great time with family. Corny me had a 'church' service on Sunday and although it flopped I did have a great discussion with my grandma and aunt. It was hard to put myself out there but was glad I did. Thanks to my Grandma and Grandpa Elliott for providing lodging, a meal, and for the family they had created!
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These dogs were the highlight of the kids' vacation.
They were able to dog sit while there and they fell in love.
Some day we'll get a dog again but it'll be awhile.
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