Where we usually land

I grew up going to the ocean.  My dad loved it and I often found myself looking for treasures by the oceanside.  I heard him many times debating why the ocean is better than the lake.  "There's so much more to explore." I guess it's in my genes because I always just find myself by the water.  Life can be crazy, children can be "off" and my soul can just feel unsettled.  The second I go to the beach, I take a deep breath.  I don't think anything is magical about the ocean (although I sometimes use that word, and I kind of do think this whole world is magical), I think God is good, His creation is beautiful and it is a huge source of blessing in my life.  The kids climb forts, make all kinds of collections, blow dandelions, wade in the water and let their imaginations go wild.  God is a creative Father and I am so very thankful.  

(By the way, I got a new (to me) camera!  After almost 8 years my camera is done.  Excuse the excessive amount of pictures.  But honestly, they are a treasure to me to look at and remember the many many times we land here)