A Learning List

Things learned only at the beach:

• God’s greatness becomes more real when we witness the vastness of the ocean.
• The sun will always find that portion of the body that missed the sunscreen.
• Peanut butter sandwiches taste ten times better on the beach – even if they include a bit of sand.

• Seagulls are like gossipers – news travels rapidly among them.
• The roll of the ocean waves is far more effective than Tylenol PM.
• Sand shovels never dig deep enough to find the end of the sand.
• The waves are like God’s love – they never stop.
• Children’s abilities to withstand and tolerate the icy water temps far exceed an adult’s.
• Reading God’s Word on the beach is a taste of paradise.
• Watches and clocks lose their power to dictate.
• We should all learn the contentment that a pail and shovel give a child.
• Aloe lotion is an essential item for beach vacations.
• Regardless of what the family eats, it’s fine dining when we do it together.
• The ancient practice of sun worship still exists.
• A full moon shining through the trees at home doesn’t carry the same impact that the moon reflecting on the ocean carries.
• Even rainy days are pretty on the beach.
• A heavy fog can obscure the beach but can never muffle the waves’ symphonies.
• Swimsuits come in all sizes!
• Krispy Crème Donuts were invented for vacations.
• Diets were designed for donut-eating vacationers.
• Teenagers can survive on minimal sleep during beach vacations.
• Churches are falling short on being salt and light to our youth – based on the behavior of some beach goers.
• Forget the policy of blue jeans for office wear on Fridays. Make it pajama day every day!
• Families love each other more and are more considerate of one another when they’re on the beach.
• It’s a God-given blessing to take an early morning walk on the beach and know who to thank.

“How many are your works, LORD! In wisdom you made them all.” Psalm 104:24

Creator, I’m so grateful You gave us beaches and great bodies of water. They have brought healing to my being and been a part of wonderful family memories. You are so good to me, Father. Amen

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

• Camille Anding is a child of God since age 12.
• Wife of 53 years to Othel; mother to Tahya and Eli;l grandmother to seven grandchildren and two great-grands.
• Retired from photography business with Othel. Now carry cameras on their travel adventures.
• Freelance writer, regular contributor to Hometown magazines, and dedicated to living “my utmost for His highest.”