Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Unexpected Get-away

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On Sunday night my Facebook status said something along the lines of "This is the last week of summer and I want to make it count.  Any suggestions of what I should do?"  I really didn't expect too many replies, except maybe a few well-wishers and sympathizers.

On Monday morning I woke up to an email message from a school family whom I have known for several years.  She had read my status and offered the use of their lake house for the week!  I was quite speechless.

They are currently in California, the house is lying vacant, and she wanted to offer its use as a gift.  It is located in a small, quiet town about 3.5 hours from Kansas City.   There is no cable, no phone (limited cell service), and sporadic internet.  It sounds like the perfect get-away to me!

After careful consideration (it is difficult for me to accept gifts and compliments --- and I had to find care for the dogs), I decided to take her up on this kind and generous offer.  The girls are going to join me (Geoff has to work) and we leave this morning.  I am taking my camera (in the hopes of venturing on several photo shoots), my "research" books for my writing, and my laptop.  I will pack only a  few clothes, a swimsuit, and no makeup.  I am NOT taking school work (outta sight, outta mind is what I am hoping for - at the very least it will prevent me from focusing on curriculum the entire time).  We will relax on the dock, eat simple fare, and sleep in late.  

This is a most unexpected get-away, and I feel very blessed.

I will post again this weekend.

21 comments:

  1. That is amazing! I hope you have a great time. I love stories like this.

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  2. What a wonderful gift! I hope you have a fantastic time!

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  3. What great timing! I hope you have a fantastic week away!

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  4. AWESOME!!! What a beautiful story! Have a wonderful, wonderful time:)

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  5. Praise God for new mercies with every dawn.

    Let's pray He gifts you with a brilliant plot idea as you enjoy "Hotel California."

    blessings,
    Patti

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  6. How wonderful! Enjoy, safe travel, and safe home.

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  7. That's fantastic!!! Have a wonderful time - relax, recharge, enjoy!

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  8. Wow that is way cool. We have friends who have a condo at the beach and when we get an offer to use it, we do! It is like a surprise Christmas! You have a wonderful, unplugged, makeup-free week Molly. It is the perfect way to end the summer.

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  9. Wow!! Sounds like a super time will be had by all! Enjoy the time unplugged and getting recharged!!!

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  10. Wow, what a wonderful gift. I'm glad you made yourself accept it. Have a wonderful time!

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  11. Oh gosh, this sounds fantastic, Molly! I'm so excited for you! Go and make the most of it....I hope you have a wonderful time and take some pics for us to see!

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  12. Wow.. I am truly happy for you!! This sounds like a perfect getaway! Have fun and hope you get some much-needed relaxation!

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  13. I hope you are having a great week!!

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  14. Oh Molly, that is seriously fantastic! I can't wait to see the pics...have a blast!

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  15. How wonderful!! I'm so proud of you for accepting this lovely and heartfelt gift!!! Enjoy!

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  16. What a wonderful gift! I'm so glad you accepted! Have a wonderful, relaxing time. =)

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  17. Have a great time. Do you really wear makeup? I guess people still do. Not where I hang out. It's so nice to work with a bunch of granolas. It makes getting ready in the morning take two seconds flat.

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  18. a week at a lake with a camera and few distrations..and no doubt a couple of books... sounds wonderful.
    have a great time!

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  19. That sounds fabulous! I hope you have a wonderful week of relaxation!

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  20. I hope you are having a wonderful, restful time. You deserve a week away before school starts.

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  21. What a generous offer! I hope you had a marvelous time, Molly.

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