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Me on the wharf :)
Well, today finds me waking up in paradise, aka Santa Barbara. :). Yesterday I took a walk on the wharf, and I just have to say that every time I'm at the beach I marvel at our glorious God who created such amazing beauty for us to enjoy. I especially enjoy the sound of the waves as they reach the shore.  They are so deeply calming to my soul. I have no idea why they have such a profound effect on me, but they do.

Every time.

I remember once going camping at the beach and enjoying that sound throughout the night.

I also feel so deeply blessed to be in a season of life when I get to leave the responsibilities of home for a couple of days and relax. I don't know that I'll ever take it for granted. I feel so at peace right now.
view from our hotel (NOT our room!)


Santa Barbara Harbor
view from the wharf--so serene, huh?
an orchid shop we visited in Carpinteria

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