May. 4, 2007 - Can't Think of a Title. How's that one?
We had such an amazing time in Ocean City. If you ever get a chance to go off season, the hotel we stayed in was incredible. www.oceancityhilton.com By choosing a Hilton, we are helping pay for Paris's legal fees. :) This morning was gorgeous, so we ended up staying a little longer. I got Thrashers fries, Deb! :) The girls were getting ready for our time in D.C. so they practiced doing their hair like George Washington's. (I think Shelby is trying to do his face, too; she wasn't actually grouchy even though she looks it!) 
We hit D.C. and started at the National Archives. 
It is amazing how much the ink is disappearing on those original documents. On the Declaration of Independence, I could only see John Hancock's signature. I bet my grandkids won't be able to see much at all. They also have a really fun and informative museum there that we loved. My favorite part was seeing the old photos and video footage of presidents. George W was an awfully cute little 3 year old. What a privilege it is to be here in a city so rich in history!
My heart is heavy tonight for some dear friends of mine. They got word yesterday that their brother-in-law was killed in Iraq yesterday. He leaves a wife and a 4 year old and 1 year old. None of that extended family are believers, and I know my friends are burdened in that way as well.
I've so loved this blogging community. Seeing what people did for Heather (www.especiallyheather.com) blew me away, and she has been on my mind and in my prayers these last two days with her surgery... as if I really knew her. I know you guys pray- would you pray for my friends and for their family who are hurting today? My brother served a year in Iraq and missed the birth of his first child. It was always a fear, of course, that he wouldn't come home, but I can't imagine what families go through when they lose a soldier across the world. I'm so thankful for our service families.
It has been fun blogging on vacation. I don't feel guilty at all... like I do at home when I should be doing laundry or cleaning! :) I love reading your blogs. There are some amazing, amazing people out there in cyberland!
Comments
May. 4, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by 2peter318
It sounds like you have had a great time. Thank you so much for sharing your trip with us. I'm really blessed to see the pictures and read about all you've done.
I'm so sorry to hear about the death in Iraq. They are in my prayers.
JoAnn
May. 5, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by nsremom
Okay,
I just LOVE your red hair. Do you dye it? or is it just naturally so pretty?
That's interesting about the Declaration of Independence. I thought they had it all sealed up so that nothing could happen to it. I wonder if it was damaged from being under lights for years before we knew what we were doing. What a treasure that document is. I hope to see it someday.
Why can't you just move to Arizona, life would be fun with you around.
May. 5, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by nsremom
And I will pray for that poor mom and her little child. With no husband and daddy. That just makes me heartsick. But he's a hero in my family's book.
May. 5, 2007 - you're here!
Posted by keeperathome44
You're in DC...and it's raining! :( hope that doesn't put a damper on any plans. call if you need anything. :)
May. 5, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by EEEEMommy
Oh, I'm wishing I were with you! I love DC!!! I wish I could enjoy Indiana cost of living and down-home friendly people AND easy access to the Nation's Capital. We had a great time living there!
I will definitely keep your friend's family in prayer! So tragic, but God can bring glory out of it!
May. 9, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by PumpkinsMomma
that looks so fun!!!! I'm glad you've been blogging on vacation. I'm sorry i haven't been keeping up. I will pray for your friends. we usd to be military and one of my friends husbands died in Iraq 9 months ago. It is definitely hard to deal with. I will pray!
hugs,
marie
