Do you love the beach? I do, but not for laying out and baking. God did not gift me with the skin tone for that. Can you say burn and peel?
But this past weekend, my daughter Kels and daughter-in-law Kellie—and LEO!—went to the beach. Kellie has skin that turns a deep golden brown (bless her!), so she while she laid out, Kels, Leo, and I joined her under a cabana one day, then the three of us took off and went walking and people watching (and frozen coffee drinkin’) the rest of the time.
I loved every minute.
It was a sweet time with my daughters and grandson, and I found myself counting my blessings so many times.
Here’s a quick vignette Kels put together from the trip (I grabbed it—with her permission—from her social media), and I’ve added a song, Goodness of God, that Kellie actually recorded.
Kellie routinely leads worship, and she and her twin sister Kristen have been singing together for years. Check out their music on iTunes.
We had wonderful girl/LEO time!
However, now I’m back to “butt in chair” time, working hard to finish my next book before Joe and I head to Israel in late October. More on that next book (and the trip) soon! But first…
I am SO PUMPED to tell you about another new book just about to release from Harvest House…
I had the pleasure of reading REDISCOVERING ISRAEL for endorsement and believe me, am I ever endorsing it! I cannot recommend it highly enough!
“If you’ve ever wanted to go to Israel—or want to go again—Rediscovering Israel will transport you there. Seeing Israel through Middle Eastern eyes, through the cultural lens of Jesus’ world and His life, is absolutely transformative. I traveled to Israel with Kristi in 2019, and traveled again with her while reading this book. The pictures, descriptions, and details place you right there in the Land. People say that, after a pilgrimage to Israel, you never read the Bible in the same way again, and they’re right. But reading this book did that for me too. It brought the Living Word of God even more alive, and I’m forever grateful.”
~ Tamera Alexander, USA Today bestselling author of A Million Little Choices
Please check out Rediscovering Israel. You. Will. Be. INCREDIBLY. Blessed!
So tell me…
Did you take a beach trip this year? Or another summer trip, by chance? And did you read a book on that trip that you’d love to recommend? If yes, please do!
Much love from Nashville,
Tammy
Tamera Alexander
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So glad you got to have that time with these precious ones! Loved seeing the pics.
Thanks, it was sweet. And I’m grateful for where you are now too! So exciting!
Will be going to Destin October 8th for destination wedding and will for sure take book, just not sure which one yet. Will pick up something from library. I love the beach but have to be careful also as very light skin.
Loved seeing your video and Leo
Thanks, Judy, and hope Destin is a total joy for you guys! Happy reading (whatever you decide on). : )
I am blessed with a sister who lives a couple of miles from the beach in North Carolina. I spend two weeks there every summer, although I fully admit that I prefer the beach in the off seasons. I just like to go and walk along the shore and daydream. Or listen to a book. Without sweating profusely. LOL I’m looking forward to heading down there for Christmas this year. I finally read The Lady and the Lionheart by Joanne Bischof while there and I must say that the book lived up to all of the hype. I see why it’s a reader favorite. I quickly passed it to my sister who read it and loved it as well.
Well how nice it that! I’m the same way…preferring the beach in off season. Love walking the shoreline, the waves, the sandpipers, the sunrises and sunsets. Pure JOY! LOL at the without sweating profusely. AMEN! : ) I haven’t read that one by Joanne yet but have added it to my list!
There’s nothing like grandbabies!
Amen and amen, Joan!