Thoughts...

I love the summertime. Summer is a time to relax and just enjoy life. The grass is green and soft. The sun shines brightly through the pines and creates a spot-light on the earth below.
You know, there is nothing like taking time to read a good book in the summertime. This is something I have been spending a lot of my time doing lately. The weather has been absolutely perfect for finding a nice spot in the grass just to sit and read.
Today, I went to a nearby park and sat by the lake to do my devotions. It was something I had never really done before--go to a park all by myself to read. I have to say, at first I was a little concerned. You see, I am a really conscience person when it comes to being careful about my surroundings. So to stay on the safe side, I found a nice picnic table out in the open. For a while it was just me and the ducks.
After a while, as I started to leave, I found a random track in my purse to give to a man sitting on a bench across from me. As I started to hand it to him, a feeling of fear came over me. I think it was because of the fact that I was by myself, and he was a man and all. I gave it to him and asked him if he knew Jesus as his Savior. Of course he said yes. Then he casually asked me if I come to the park much or something like that. Since I was a little shook up, I said no (which actually I do occasionally...but he didn't need to know that anyways (hope that wasn't a lie) ), told him to read the track, and hurriedly went to the car. Maybe he will read it, and the Lord will change his life. You never know how the Lord can use you to bring people to Himself. I wonder how many people will be in Heaven on day just because someone took the time to hand out a track, or to even talk a while. Witnessing and evangelism is something that I think all Christians should be in the business of. Christ said He would be with us, so we should not be afraid. I am not however encouraging that you (especially if you're a girl) go alone. It's a good idea to stay in groups. But if you are alone, it's a good idea to hand out tracks to people you come in contact with. It may seem like a small thing...but you never know what the Lord could do.

Camp Icthus

FYI

What NOT to do @ the beach:

-Get sunscreen in your eyes (this is the most painful thing EVER!)
-Forget to reapply your sunscreen (or....just being too lazy to reapply)
-Trip over your beach chair (hope the neighbors didn't see that!)
-Get sand in your bed (this hurts especially when you are sunburned)
-Walk in front of a fisherman and walk right into his line (....and it had to be that guy!)
-Forget to drink plenty of H2O (once again....I'm too relaxed to get out of my beach chair and reach over to the cooler. I'm on vacation!!)

There's more but I want to go back out on the beach now.....

Sun, Sand, Sea, Salt, Sunburn.....etc!

I'm at the beach! I wanted to share some pictures but this laptop doesn't have a slot for my SD card. Oh well :(
We are having a great time down here at the beach with our grandparents and aunt & uncle. Everyone is pretty much burned...ever since the first day actually.
Brooke and I have enjoyed taking walks down the beach every morning and evening. Unfortunately, where we are at, the sun doesn't set over the water...but nonetheless, the sunsets are spectacular. The whole sky turns bright pink and orange!
We still have four more days here at the beach (we arrived Saturday). I'm really enjoying this vacation!!!!!

Holly

Super Sixteen!

I would say "Sweet Sixteen"...but I think "Super Sixteen" sounds a little more.....guyish. lol.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEREMY!
I can't believe you are 16 now. You will find that after sixteen... the time starts to run a little faster. Before you know it, you will be turning 17! So enjoy this year because you will only be 16 once :)
I have to say thank-you... Thank-you for your friendship. You've been a big part of my life! I can say- "I thank my God upon every remembrance of you". As the LORD leads you down life's road, continue to trust Him. He knows where you are going....and He will take care of each step. So, as this year may have some uncertainties, just remember to fully rely on the One Who holds it all in His hands.

God Bless you Jeremy!
Holly