We had an amazing time!
Saturday, it was rainy and cloudy, so a more "chilly" day at the beach, but still fun. Jessica and I then took to praying for the weather on Sunday.... and guess what? It was GORGEOUS! Bright sunshine, yellow warmth! God does answer prayer ~ even about weather!
It is awesome to stand, let the waves crash over you and then just relax and let the ocean toss and turn you in all directions. The wave would come, knock me under, and then a second wave would come and I'd flip and flop with arms and legs going everywhere... feeling so part of the alive, bubbling waters!
The ocean was blue-green, the color of a precious stone. We walked out to the reefs, where there were pools full of fish and little black sponge things hidden in the holes of the reefs.
As I looked out on the expansive waters of the Atlantic (or is it Pacific on this side of South America...?), I thought of all of the pictures of "paradise" like this one I had seen. All of the vacation and marketing ploys and advertisements.
They all promise amazing times and satisfaction. But really... if you aren't satisfied where you live, you won't be satisfied living in "paradise." I Love the beauty and fun of the beach, of course! But did it add to my life's satisfaction to be there?
.... no.
Only Jesus can do that! =)