Vacation Rewind... Maui 2014 (Lessons For Where You Are)

We document our stories
for two reasons

Gratitude and Grace

because let's be honest...

LIFE!

So since we know we cannot
always see the sun (as it shines)

we stop
to

acknowledge it
capture it
appreciate it

when we do see it

in order to serve
as a reminder

(on those dark days) 

just how

beautifully
blessed

our lives truly are...

We're headed to Maui!!

-------------------------------------------

Sharing...

three lessons/reminders for
wherever you are right now

The Gardner Family
"The Family w/ Teens"

(before they were teens)

Los Angeles to Maui
(approx. 2,494 miles)

1. Observe

(now is a good time to learn to) 

-stop and notice
-slow down and see

This beautiful "Brazilian Cardinal" landed on our balcony,
and actually turned to look once it noticed us watching.

(Hubby thought previous guests probably fed him,
as he didn't seem to mind posing for the camera)

Free Art Lesson

While passing the hotel boutique
(on our way to the pool)



my daughter and I noticed a local artist
providing FREE art lessons

we stopped in for a private session
and found the time spent together...

priceless
invaluable
irreplaceable

(not to mention we still
have our original art pieces)

Put it into practice...

Where are you now?

Stop, observe, notice

something beautiful
something unexpected


2. Appreciate



The Earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof;
the world, and they that dwell therein -Psalm 24:1

   

a morning hike, breakfast,

and a full day of adventure

on...

The Road to Hana

a Maui favorite

which provides another lesson

with it's many winding

(potentially dangerous)

twists and turns

Twin Falls Waterfalls

demanding you

SLOW DOWN

(and finally)

take the time to

pause

reflect

live

in the moment

triggering your

natural response to...

3. Give Thanks

"I woke up this morning

with a smile today..."

grateful to be blessed to

see grace wherever we are

(find more Family Adventures here)