Andy and I are so thankful for our friendship with Josh & Jenn. It was such a timely opportunity to road trip and explore the Californian coastline together. I just can't help but praise God for it! Travelling with others can be tricky and self-exposing at times (Andy and I experienced this at times in Europe), but Josh & Jenn made it so easy with their jokes, openness, optimism and easy-going attitudes! It was such a blessing to have all that quality time together and in my opinion, we made a pretty sweet travel quad. This trip is full of hilarious memories and heart-felt conversations that I will often cherish. Looking forward to more where that came from, Josh & Jenn!
The hospitality of our family was a profound blessing to the four of us. It honestly blew me away the way each family graciously opened their home, prepared beds for us, served us breakfast/lunch items and went even beyond these things in genuinely caring ways. We stayed with Andy's Aunt & Uncle in San Francisco for three nights, then Andy's Mom's cousin & her husband outside of Santa Barbara for two nights and finally my Mom's cousin & her husband in Los Angeles for three nights. Thank you for sharing your homes, kindness and wisdom with us!
Travel is something I value. Although, at the end of any trip, I've discovered that it's always less about the travelling itself and more about the people you're with. It's truly a beautiful thing when relationships have time to be celebrated, enjoyed and built. To me, all the pieces of travel - the jaw-dropping scenes, unique cultures, delicious foods, alive experiences, strengthened relationships - reflect the grace, love and majesty of our God. Praise Him!
