I’m Baaaaaack!
I’ve actually been back for a few weeks. I promised to tell you if I learned anything about vacation, the truth is I did! I had the best time ever on a vacation!! My wife and I had time to reconnect, we spent our days with absolutely no agenda! We sat on the beach until we felt like doing something else. We played ping pong, and walked up and down the boardwalk. It was so relaxing. In fact when we got back home I had this very strange feeling, I felt recharged! I’ve never come back from vacation recharged! I’ve always been more tired than when I had left.
We took steps to make sure this was the case:
1.We had the money in advance to do what we did. We didn’t have any guilt or fear when we did something, because we had saved up cash just for vacation.
2. We had grandma come to our house from a couple states away to watch our girls and keep them in school. (I know it’s rare to have this option, but the point is if you’re not taking them, make sure your kids are in someones hands that can make you worry free.
3.We took direct flights. We got on and off of one plane each way-that’s the way to travel. I know it’s not always possible, but it’s worth it when you can.
4. I had checked and rechecked to make sure everyone back at the church knew what they needed to do, then I ignored my phone.
5. I had 1 full day in between getting back home and then going back to work.
I know different situations make some of these things impossible, but the moral of this story is, do everything you can in advance to make things stress free on your vacation. You’re worth it!
