Bon Voyage!

I'm sure there are some folks who think that life in a youth pastor's family must be one long vacation. After all, every year there's summer camp, every week there are activities, every day seems like a party, right?

Snort.

You'd be right about the busy schedule, though. I think our family has taken exactly two planned vacations--once we took the kids to Gatlinburg, where we rented a cabin for a few days. We drove past dozens of adorable cabins on the side of a mountain, then we found ours--it was named "Daisy," and it reminded me of the Clampett's shed from "The Beverly Hillbillies." It was snug and warm and dry, but it also had a heart-shaped tub smack in the middle of the living room . . . ah, memories.

A few years later, when we realized the kids were growing up FAST, we splurged and took the family to Hawaii. Of course, our kids (who are 17 months apart) weren't what you'd call fast friends, so my daughter and I travelled together while hubby and son sat in another section of the plane. Ditto for the sleeping arrangements. We booked a suite--daughter and I shared a room, hubby and son slept in the living room on fold-out furniture.

But it was fun.

And now that the nest is almost empty, hubby and I are going on vacation - ALONE!

I travel a LOT during the year, but it's always for work. Until lately, we've never been able to take off the same week and travel together--for one thing, we had a man-eating dog that couldn't be trusted with just anyone. But she has passed away and though I miss her, it's a relief to not have to worry about her.

So early Monday morning we are flying west and boarding a Very Big Boat that will take us to Alaska--the only state I've never visited. So I'll take lots of pictures and lots of notes. And you can bet Alaska will probably pop up in a book somewhere, sometime soon.

I've pre-written my BOM blogs for the first part of June, but I'm not sure how dependable internet access will be. So until I return, Lord willing, have a great week!

I'll be on vacation!

~~Angie

By Angela on Saturday, May 27, 2006 @ 9:59 PM

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Carrie K. Says: 11:03 PM

Bon voyage! Have a blast.

GeorgianaD Says: 1:01 AM

Alaska is awesome! My family is from above the Arctic Circle, and I've been multiple times. It's one of those places you say, "I'd love to live there," but really, you're glad you don't.

Suzanne Says: 5:17 PM

Have a wonderful time! As a pastors wife myself, I knoew exactly of which you speak!

gin-h Says: 10:40 PM

Double snort.
Speaking as a fellow youth minister's wife, I know you wouldn't want to leave out the joys of picking up after a fun-loving toilet-papering.
Yea, our lives are ONE BIG vacation!
Have a blast in Alaska!

birdietwoshoes Says: 12:41 PM

Hi Angela-- I saw your comments on the Alias blog and the last time you commented and told us about "The Truth Teller" I was like, what???? I so have that book. Anyway, what a crazy surprise to find out that you are Angela Hunt and probably my favorite Christian author. Your books line my bookshelf. We've read your books for ladies book club at church and wow... it's just such a surprise. And who knew you are a big Alias fan. :) Anyway, just wanted to tell you how much I love your writing. And hey, maybe our ships will cross paths in Alaska. We're off on a cruise as well. :) Can't wait for your next book! God bless you!

Stephanie Says: 10:50 AM

I'm so glad you're getting some time off! I know how hard you work and it sounds like this vacation is long overdue.

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