Vacation Rewind... Vancouver 2015

Sometimes a look back is just what you

need to help put things into perspective...

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The Gardner Family

"The Family w/ Teens"

Los Angeles to Vancouver, British Columbia
(approx. 1,080 miles)

"When I look around and see
what the Lord has done for me"

When we traveled to Canada for our annual family vacation

in 2015, the first (and only) thing the kids wanted to do was...

(you already know)

hit the pool!

And although...

we found the weather significantly 

cooler than our lovely Southern CA temps,
did they seem to care even one tiny bit? 

Nope. 
They wanted swimming.

morning

night

noon

But of course we had other plans...

because you don't spend $$$$ on

passports

parking

and

plane tickets

to stay in the hotel pool all day

No, you don't

You go to experience...

Victoria Island

The Butchart Gardens

(Peak to Peak) at Whistler

Granville Island

Stanley Park

Gastown

and the

Capilano Suspension Bridge
(reopened June 19)

www.capbridge.com

Gastown

The Butchart Gardens

 

So here's to...

family

fun

childhood

(and a vacation rewind)

because

the greatest lesson from my children
during our family vacation was that 

when you're done graciously

doing...

seeing...

experiencing...

"the necessary"

you should

always

always

always

find time to go back... 

to do

what you really love!

Edited to add:

Please exercise wisdom

and caution as you go

(find more Family Adventures here)

Class of 2020... The Road Ahead (Micah)

The final

assignments

were submitted

books

turned in

diplomas

received

all in preparation
for this moment...

as the entire world

witnessed
watched
wondered

how the

"Class of 2020" 

managed
to remain so

resilient
calm
strong

even during these
unprecedented times

Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not

to your own understanding.  In all your ways

acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your path. 

Proverbs 3:5-6

Photo Credit:

Anthony Thomas
@servantguyphotography

His delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His

law he meditates day and night. And he shall be

like a tree planted by rivers of water, that brings

forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not

whither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper

Psalm 1:1-3

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Here's to the next part of the journey...

He has shown you, O man, what is good; and
what does the Lord require of you but to do justly,
to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God

Micah 6:8

(meet our other graduates)

Remain Connected... w/ a Girl's Night In

Social Connections
are

important
essential
vital

to our overall
health and wellbeing

as our support systems
help carry us

(especially during times of stress)

which is why the ladies from
the "Girl's Night Out" Group

have vowed to carve out time
for each other monthly

Let the ladies
show you how...

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Pamela, Lisa, Ursula, Sheronda
"Girl's Night Out (PLUS)"


Ursula, Sheronda, Lisa, Pamela
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This time last year, there were

no restrictions as the ladies enjoyed...

dinner
bowling

fun and
laughter

(while under the black light)

Neon Nights

because hanging with "the girls"

provides the perfect reminder that

"They can't stop your shine, girl"

but now that things have changed

we must find
new ways

to nurture
old friendships

Pretty in Pink

So, call the girls...
turn on your camera...

and allow modern technology
to provide the gathering space

that brings us together!

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Need ideas for hosting
your virtual "Girl's Night"?

Check out the new show
"Girlfriends Check-In"

on...

OWN



How do you remain connected?

(find more Family Adventures here)

Exclusive, Expensive, Expansive (100 Days of Grace)

Your journey through life is unique

exclusive...

expensive...

expansive...

(as you only have) 

one life...
one chance...
one opportunity...

to make an impact on the world
and the people around you

because

no other person

can do

(exactly)

what you were sent here to do

so you may as well

live big
live bold
live free

and

just be yourself!
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Here's to
"another"

One Hundred Days of Grace

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If you don't know why...

You are not paying attention

If you can't understand why...

You are part of the problem