Sun, Sand, Water, Rollercoasters and Birthdays

Being raised on the ocean is something you take for granted until you move to the middle of Country. There is so much to do here in Virginia. I neglected to mention all the history of Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, and Washington DC, just a short hike down the road. On the other hand there are the beaches. We are surrounded by water here. Every branch of the military is represented here too: Navy, Air force, and Marines. The background music to every day is the constant roar of F-14s, F-22/23s, and all types of aircraft. This is home for me. All of these great sites have influenced my life.

Now we focus on trying to let my kids do all of the things I was so fortunate to do. I was struck with reality as I stood in line for a roller coaster that I use to ride at their age; and how, not so long ago, we used to stroll them in this park - like we do Elijah. How time flies! Now the new roller coasters are even better, but we still have fun on the old standbys. The following video is of Griffin, one of the newest.



Today is Marty's Birthday. We will spend time as a family and cook out. Family is the most important thing in both of our lives. Besides our commitment, service and love for Christ, we will let nothing destroy our family. We have committed our children and our marriage to God. I am sure that this is the glue that keeps us together. The enemy has tried - and, as long as we live on this earth, he will try - to destroy our family. I am so glad to have a husband like Marty who gets this. We work on all of our relationships every day, including ours with God. So today, we celebrate the birth of an awesome guy, brilliant musician, master word-smith, and a great father: Marty Magehee. I love you...