vacation anticipation

Me and Beth E.,
along with her Bill and my Billy,
are headed for a rendezvous in Tennessee,
for some food, fellowship, and long-overdue revelry.


Not sure what we’ll find,
although God’s mountains come to mind,
and as long as He’s there,
a deep communion we’re guaranteed to share.

OK, Laura, so I’m not a poet, but I felt the upcoming weekend deserved a little tribute. Beth, I’ll meet you in the mountains, and Lord willing, I’ll “see” the rest of you next week. I might even pick up something crafty for a give-away! Until then,

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word of deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” (Colossians 3:15-17)

As always, friends, God’s peace for the journey,

37 Responses to vacation anticipation

  1. Oh Elaine, I am so very much a mountain girl! Love living in the mountains and I love vacationing in the mountains. I meet the Lord each morning and I exercise in these beautiful North GA mountains. I hope you have a wonderful refreshing time!

    Leah

  2. Sounds like a wonderful weekend ahead! May the time together knit your hearts from the keystrokes of blogging to heartstrings of IRL (in real life) friends.

    Shalom,
    Denise

  3. PS…keep your computer away from Beth's – don't want her "computer pig flu" to spread. I am fully wanting to hear all about this trip! :o)

    Denise

  4. You know you and Beth E are two of my sweet sisters. Love phone chatting with you ladies and I SO wish that me and my hubby were joining you and yours.

    Maybe ONE day!

    Enjoy enjoy enjoy yourselves and some good time in the LORD. Rest and refresh and make sure you share some photos with us.

    I love you both.

  6. oh how wonderful!!! I am a little bit jealous! 🙂 We spent out honeymoon in the Smoky mountains in TN … so peaceful and wonderful! You picked a perfect time of year to head to the mountains … have a very blessed vacation! 🙂

  9. LOVED the poem! Bill and I are looking forward to the weekend with you two. Now, take a breath, relax, and drive safely. We'll see you there.

    Hugs,
    Beth

  10. I know you will have such a wonderful time. I'm sitting here sighing, wishing for another trip to the mountains.

  11. I don't know if a someone could be any more jealous than this someone is right at this very moment!!!!

    Hope you have a wonderful time, but I'm thinkin' the next time you sneak away it need to be Sunny that you're sneakin' too…

    🙂

  12. Of course that last comment should have read 'needs to be' ~ but I guess I'll have to live with it.

    oy-vey.

  15. Have a wonderful time – how can you go wrong with a trip to the mountains and girlfriends…all in one weekend!! God bless –

  18. Good old Rocky Top
    Rocky Top, Tennessee!

    Good friends,
    good views,
    good walks,
    good weather…
    I wish you all of these and so much more.

  19. What fun! We're getting ready to head to Yosemite… different mountains… same God! Have a refreshing time with your friend!

  22. Living in the country all these years but only 20 minutes from the ocean – I now long for mountains in my later years!

    I just came from seeing some breathtaking mountain scenes in the heart of Mexico on my mission's trip.

    I am praying that God will show you His glory in the creation He has made as you rest and relax in His place of solitude for a time.

    I look forward to hearing what God will do on your time away. He always does things far beyond our imaginations!

    Leaping for JOY,
    Stephanie
    [JESUS – the One I Wait For]

  23. It sounds like you have a wonderful trip planned. I will be praying for safe travel and fun for all.

  24. I can just see you in those chairs overlooking the mountain vista — you two beautiful souls who love … and who are loved by your "Bill"s.

    Have a ball.

    xoxo

  26. Hope you have a wonderful, even greater than your expectations, time with Beth!

    Looking forward to hearing all about it when you get home!

    God bless!

    Marilyn…in Mississippi

  27. Oh I am so jealous! I love the mountains! Are you going to the Smokeys! It is one of my favorite places to go! And you are going with Beth? You will all have a blast! Rest! Relax! And Have Fun!

  29. Loved getting your phone message. I wanted to send you an invite so you know you are in the cirle of family and friends. Enjoy your mountain weekend.

  30. Lain-E…

    Your words are poetry to me. You speak His words with such eloquence and give Him the utmost glory.

    Bless you on this Sabbath trip.

  31. Have a wonderful vacation Elaine! "As long as He's there, a deep communion we're guaranteed to share." Love it! Love you! Enjoy!

  32. Elaine, I'm new to your blog. It's absolutely beautiful and reflects your beautiful heart. I look forward to becoming a friend.

    Enjoy your vacation! Can't wait to hear all about it when you return.

  35. Hope you're having fun!

    When you get back, stop by.

    Got a little something for you.

    Sweet dreams.

  36. I had to look twice. That must be a sister of yours. You look like each other.

    Have a blessed and beautiful time.

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