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Vacay Day 4

We woke up to pancakes & eggs. Uncle Jon had made us all breakfast. We had a lot of fun playing with the cousins, the kids enjoyed the workout room (especially the treadmill, which yielded quite a few brush burns on little arms & legs), gave out our Christmas presents, & Nate’s back cracked a few times before getting on the road (the answer to my prayers...he was almost back to 100%). 

Today we arrived in Cape Canaveral, FL and we got to spend time with Lola & Poppy, have dinner, visit the ocean & even swim a little in the pool. This is a beautiful resort and I just keep praising the Lord for the blessing of this trip.

Psalm 22-
I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters.*(Hebrew says brothers, which is funny to me!)
I will praise you among your assembled people.
The poor will eat and be satisfied. All who seek the LORD will praise him...
Our children will also serve him. Future generations will hear about the wonders of the Lord.
His righteous acts will be told to those not yet born.       
They will hear about everything he has done.
You are such a good God. No matter what, I will praise You! I will teach my children to praise You! I will tell my children about all of your wonders & Your miracles. You will always take care of us, we eat & are satisfied. I will tell even the baby in my womb about your unfailing love & Your great works. As I wait on You, I will praise You. I trust you more than I ever thought possible. You have grown my faith & caused me to rest in You. 
Now, for this next phase of trust, this stirring in my heart...I surrender to You all of my hopes, dreams, desires, questions, pondering. I rest in You & your unfailing love & goodness.

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