OK faithful readers, this blog is going to be quick and short.  We (the Gowins') are loading up the camper and heading out for a long weekend of rest and relaxation.  It's Memorial Day weekend and we are ready to take a long deserved break.  The "kiddos" had their last day of school for 2008-2009 today and Deb has her last day on Friday; and I've been up to my spiritual eyeballs in pre-VBS mode.  It is time for a little quiet time.

Duncan and I are hooking up the pop-up tomorrow and heading out to a nearby campground.  The girls will join us Friday night.  This weekend promises to be filled with fun - campfires, cooking, frisbee golf, hikes, bike rides, and dog walking.  I've even got five books to bring along and read over the next six days - mostly science fiction.  The forecast is calling for sunny skies, warm days, and chilly nights - perfect camping weather.  The excitement and expectation level is high.  You can almost breathe it in at the Gowins household as we get ready.

Isn't it great that God has filled us with this since of positive hope?  In these days when there is so much negative press and news, as well as a growing concern about life in general, it is good to be a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ.  Isn't it fantastic that God hardwires us for hard work and hard play?  I look forward to this weekend because I know that the Lord will give me many opportunities to create more memories with my family; He will give me opportunities to watch them grow and mature; He will reward me with a season of play because I have been faithful during my season of work.  Most of all I look forward to this weekend because it is good to be His child, alive in His creation, and experiencing the great hope that I have in Him. 

I look forward to sharing with all of you the many fun and exciting "things" that will unfold over the next few days in the weeks to come.  Get out and enjoy life this summer!