Simply a Break
As I think about my heart's desire for Blessing Trips, I truly just want to give people the gift of a respite. Time away from their challenges, problems and stressors of life. Time to connect with those they love. A moment to step-back, be renewed and find hope and joy, even in the midst of their struggles. And often times, the trips that I'm envisioning are quite simple. Not overly costly or complicated, but still out of reach for so many struggling families. It is my hope that these simple breaks, often within driving distance of someone's home, will be the bulk of what Blessing Trips will provide to families in the future. A week at a cabin by a lake, or tucked away in the woods. Time spent on a beach or hiking mountain trails. Just being together. Just getting that break. While we are still very much continuing to press forward with fundraising for the Knowles Family Blessing Trip this fall, I'd like to also look forward to the summer with hopes to