Rest and repose...just the right things.

We returned on Monday from our trip to Myrtle Beach; a trip filled with rest and relaxation. The weather was decent although a couple of days provided rain. Even a little sprinkle doesn't deter the respite one receives while walking on the beach. It was relaxing and fun.

Miss Daisy, our Golden Retriever, was thrilled to retrieve her "flippy" in the surf and meet new furry friends along the way. Every morning she would provide a nudge to my elbow or leg encouraging me to walk the 100 yards to the beach to play. Grandchildren and pets keep us young.

The cold virus seems to have left me and, for that, I am extremely grateful. Sunshine's provision of warmth and vitamin D seem to send those sorts of nasties packing.

Motorhome travel can be a curse or a blessing. There are hundreds of opportunities for failure given the complexity of a 38,000 pound home on wheels traveling at speeds of 60 to 70 mph. Jo and I always pray for God's hand of protection on us and others as we travel and He graciously provided that again for this trip. Everything went smoothly; the traffic was manageable and all systems were "go".

We made reservations at the same place for April, 2010. The motorhome goes into winter storage next week, but we begin dreaming afresh of our next journey to one of our favorite places.