We made is safely to Hawaii (after 15 hours of travel). The resort we are staying in has surpassed all of our expectations…2 bedroom, full kitchen, deck, fitness center, swimming pool, hot tub…it is beautiful. The wonderful thing about the time change (we are 5 hours behind) is that we are waking up around 7am each morning. saturday we were able to relax and catch up on needed rest at a local beach, then the pool and then to dinner. Today we ventured to Pu’uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park where we spent hours snorkeling. Amazing does not even begin to explain what we saw. I felt like I was in the movie ‘Finding Nemo!’ the area we snorkled in is known as a resting place for doplins. While we were out in the water a school of dolphins came ‘to rest.’ As I looked down a small dolphin swam directly under me (within arms reach) and then a school of 50+ followed….unbelielveable!!! once we had had enough sun for the day we jumped in the wrangler (the Lord was so kind to bless us with a jeep wrangler…a prayer of jons) and drove to Kealakekua Bay where we saw the most spectacular views. On the way home we spoted an adorable antique store and a local farmers market, where we stopped and browsed.
Yesterday we ventured out to a place called Waipi'o valley - its the most amazing beach/place we have ever seen! The trail down to the beach was only accesable by 4x4 vehicles - Jon loved that! the sand on the beach was black and we were surrounded by massive mountains and cliffs on almost every side.
We have now been here for three days and there has not been a day that has gone by that we have not remembered all of Gods many blessing this year - even in the midst of pain and suffeing. Nor has there been a day that has gone by that we have not thanked God for all those who made this trip possible. We are having the most amazing time! We have been stunned by the breathtaking views and beaches, our love for one another is only growing, and we have had our souls refreshed again and again since our arrival.
here are some pics of our time so far:
10 comments:
Oh Jenni- This post brought tears to my eyes! I'm so glad that God is blessing you two with such an amazing trip. I can't think of anyone who deserves it more! Praying that many more memories will be made in your remaining time!
second honeymoon anyone? ;) the pictures are beautiful! So glad you two are having fun. Soak it all up :)
Oh yay! I'm so excited to see you guys are having such a wonderful time! And you're both looking so tan already!! :) Enjoy the rest of it! Praying for you!
awww so much fun! what an answer to prayer :) we miss you lots but are so excited for your time in hawaii together. Can't wait to hear all about it when we get back from NA!
whohooooooooooooooo!!!!!! thanks so much for taking the time amidst all your fun to include us in it! We are SOO there with you in our imaginations!
Miss you terribly.
So glad to see a post about your trip so far! I'm so excited for you time there. Can't wait to hear all the details in person.
Thanks for giving us a peek into your trip. How wonderful to get away and relax. We're thinking of you guys and praying for sweet surprises for your trip!
Yeah! Have the best time you two! Looking forward to hearing/reading all about it...
So glad you are having a wonderful trip! Hawaii is amazing!
Looks like you all had lots of fun! What a blessing for you! I loved the pictures! Love, Eva
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