The Friend family is officially back home. We got back on saturday (10th) having spent a couple of weeks in Binningup (2 hours south of Perth) in a coastal holiday village. For all those in the Northern hemisphere right now (hi Jasmine!) that meant that we had sun, surf and sand for enough time to get a decent tan. And our first full day home was 38 degrees celcius (over 100F) so I felt like going back to Binningup again! But it is good to be home.
We have spent the last 8 years in Binningup for our family summer holiday. It has its own set of traditions and routines that make it comfortable. Kaleb is only 10 so he wouldnt remember a time before Binningup. It is part of our lives now. I am so grateful to God for the blessing that He has made for us in this getaway. Through marriage we are related to the family there and they graciously allow us to use their cottage every year. May God bless them richly for their generousity.
But what is a family holiday really about? I think the greatest gain is the connection that is made. You are spending time together. Just being together is the greatest joy. The joy isnt found in winning a game of canasta (Em won this year, she is so proud that she beat her Dad!) the joy is in being with one another.
Isn't it the same with God!? The real joy is not found in leading someone to Christ, or preaching a great sermon. The real joy is found in being with Him. The rest is just a bonus!
These holidays I feel like I was able to connect with my family and my God at a deeper level. It was the best holiday... ever!
What about you?
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Aw, I miss canasta! Good job Em! :)
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