Most of you know that I grew up on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. This means the summer time revolves around the beach, steamed crabs/shrimp, oyster sandwiches, the boardwalk, county fairs, and of course those summer thunderstorms that drive the humidity away for the slightest bit. (Yea, the humidity doesn't leave SC AT ALL!)Now that I live in the middle of the great state of South Carolina, I find that I dearly miss the water in the summer. I'm close enough to Lake Murray and have pool access at the Y, but its not the same as digging your toes in the sand or jumping back from the waves as the cold water gradually creeps towards your toes. So, because I knew I would be working from June 5-21st straight through, I arranged a short vacation to Murrell's Inlet/Garden City. Thanks for the Hundleys for renting me their place! Even though it was HOT, the two days I spent at the waters edge (or close to it, cause of the thunderstorms and the insane heat) were just amazing.
I love watching God's creation known as the ocean. The waves bring forth renewal and a force of energy each time they crash upon the shore. And it's amazing to see little kids and sometimes even adults battle against the powerful breaks too, especially if its the first time. While I've been gone from home for almost ten years now, the sound of the ocean always makes me feel at home, even if its not Ocean City or Assateague. May you all find your way towards your beach this summer, wherever that might be (whether its literal or figurative as well).
