Last weekend, the very last days of summer, we drove a couple hours away from home to Lake Santeetlah. A very kind client of my Brandon’s had gifted us a weekend at this lake house and we truly had the best time. My favorite childhood memories are from summers spent on the Muskoka lakes in Ontario, Canada with family. There will always be a fondness in my heart for lakes! We realized we hadn’t been away together alone as a family (without other family or friends) for years. It was so good, just so good. We hadn’t told the kids ahead of time what was happening so they were totally surprised. They enjoyed an upstairs bedroom with bunkbeds (!!!) and they loved having their “own” little porch balcony overlooking the lake. Our stay was just so short, but so very good. Lots of swimming, exploring, fishing, paddling, and enjoying was had by all in a beautiful area that was new to us and not so far from home. I hope one day we can return, the children are already planning our next trip!
everything He gives 
How fantastic that you were able to get away as a family. Just you guys. And to such a pretty place too.
It was SUCH a blessing. Huge.
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