What a truly great day. We started out in North Carolina after a very fun few days with amazing friends. Apples to Apples, Dave and Busters and some pretty impressive little league baseball. Oh yeah, and pulled pork! Yes, I ate some too and it was truly the BEST! I am finding this journey, this year on my 9th try for this amazing title to be one of peace. I feel like I've heard the naysayers and now they just aren't saying anything that I haven't heard or care to hear.
So today I drove for 6 hours with my little man and little girl in tow. No better journey. Carter held my hand the entire time while we watched Mickey Mouse and my husband drove his house, minus a few pets, to a journey we have walked before yet never alone. With him I am never alone.
We arrived and three carts later and many apologies we settled in. I'm all girl and the luggage showed it! What an amazing greeting and truly TRULY amazing service as we arrived at the Omni in Jacksonville. Easiest check in EVER! I felt like a winner already!
So next up, this girl needed to find a tan! Hey, I'm in Florida ( MY HOME STATE:) so I went as any good, smart, beach lover does and I said, "Spray it on". Andrea Spray and Glow came and painted me so my skin stays healthy and I already feel a bit sun touched!
My OTHER best part was meeting the ladies. Piper, Mrs. Australia, I just think is a doll. You know sometimes you meet someone and click, I did with her. Ok, I ran up to her room in my pajamas and no makeup just to hug her. Trinity, Mrs. Georgia was like the peach she represents. So sweet. Paula also visited, CT, and I am so thankful for all the work she does for our military.
I don't think I have been this at peace since 2006 (my first year) because I finally figured it out. There will never be a winner. There will be a crown holder and a voice but beyond all the voices is the difference. The voice you may not hear. What we do EVERY day in family, faith and giving.
I have so struggled the past few months about God. This has to do with the backlash I have received on Gay marriage. I support it, will always support it and my God does too. I know God is with me and my family on this journey and God loves all. I am truly thankful and blessed everyday.
I think my thought process as I write is one that I discovered I'm strong enough to face what is least expected, weak enough to feel it and mighty enough to see that within every rainbow lies Mickey Mouse. Dream in colors and you will always find your perfect shade.
With all my heart~ D
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