yearning for Myrtle Beach

Two weeks ago was my spring break. I enjoyed it in Myrtle Beach, SC with my husband, my parents, and my brother and sister-in-law. Most of us had never been to Myrtle Beach, and we were looking forward to a week of warmer weather in the south!

To our surprise, the weather was unpredictably cold in the southern states for the entire week. Good thing I had packed a fleece jacket and warm socks, "just in case!" I wore them every morning and night. Waking up to temperatures in the low 30's, we felt like we never left NJ! 

Throughout spring break, my family yearned for the 75 degree sunshine that we experienced here in NJ today. Yet ironically, now that I am home and back into the routine of my seems-to-never-slow-down busy life, oh how I wish to go back to the peace and calm of Myrtle Beach (even if it was chilly!).

Despite the cooler air, it was a week of relaxing, with all of the following:

long walks,

good books,

tasty restaurants,

rounds of golf for the boys,

outlet shopping for the girls,

several stops at ColdStone,

restful nights,

leisurely mornings,

summer drinks by the pool,

soaking up the few hours of warm from 12-2,

dips in the hot tub,

homemade breakfasts,

a night at the movies,

plenty of laughs,

and even a few tears in

family conversations and prayer

Though it may not have been what we hoped for or expected, our week in Myrtle Beach was definitely a treat - to be away from "normal" and enjoy time with people we love - what more could we ask for?