Spontaneous Getaway

We have been feeling kinda burnt out lately. The jobs we are doing right now, while being part of our ministry and definitely Biblical, are not what we ultimately had in mind and are not the final goal. It's not the best for either of Whit's or my personalities/strengths, and we are close to the end but just growing a little weary. I'm sure everyone has felt this way, and while every job has its stresses, most don't come laden with spiritual attacks as well. After talking to Whit's parents about this stage we're in, they decided we needed a break. 

They sent us off to Yorktown, VA to the little beach and small town to have a refreshing mental vacation. They had suggested we leave on Friday night, but since Whit needed to make phone calls and I needed to prepare for Jamie's bridal shower, at 8:30 Thursday night we suggested to each other that maybe we should leave that night. So an hour later we were on the road! 

We arrived in the quiet town at 10:30 just in time to relax in the room and watch some Friends. The next morning we got ready and explored town. Everything is within walking distance, and it was the most beautiful day! We sat by the beach and talked, ate lunch in front of the water,  browsed through some shops, and treated ourselves to Ben & Jerry's. It was just what we needed! We came home the next day feeling so relaxed and refreshed. Sometimes you just need a vacation!

the view from our room

relaxing on the beach

i NEED to be at the beach! seriously. it's a need.

what a great husband i have!

whit took this picture of me - i love it!

crabcake for lunch!

whit got jamaican jerk chicken (like our honeymoon :))

walking around

cute little historic town

ahh the water

after about 15 takes of trying to get a non-awkward, focused, correct-lighting picture of me, some stranger took this perfect photo of us! praise the Lord

chillin

giant driftwood

this is a great alternative to va beach if you live in richmond

:)

trying to not stand awkwardly