Not Sweatin’ It

There is a mischief-maker running around out here, but I haven’t been able to spot him. The last straw was when I went to lock my car for the night, and the ignition key was no longer on my key ring. I considered locking the car door manually, but thought better of it, just in case my key was somewhere inside. Did I even bring a spare?

So, I put my pup in the camper, clicked on my flashlight, and began to make my way across the grassy field toward the bathhouse. When I got a few steps away, I noticed something glinting in the tall green grass. My key! My electronic key fob! My broken key ring! Yes, they were all scattered there. Extremely grateful for my find, I stooped down to pick up the pieces and realized that they were very wet and slobbery.

Hmmm...

Could the sneaky culprit be responsible for my missing warm hat and gloves that I sorely missed as Evie and I walked along the ocean for a short while at sunrise?

Maybe it explains the muddy lampshade and books that I had left in the front seat of my car as I was unpacking.

Gee, could it possibly account for the loss of air pressure in the rear left tire of my car?

What ever the causes of all the things that seemed a little “off” today...

Evie and I still took a walk on the beach as the sun rose in the sky...

We still drove the car with it’s warning light on to meet pup Lily and her “parents” Karen & Bob for a little reunion on Pawley’s Island’s dog-friendly beach...

Instead of heading out to a tire store afterward, we were offered help from Karen & Bob afterward as Bob used his air compressor to pump up our car tires...

We got our camp organized (as a hedge against future “visits” from our unknown guest...)















































And, last but not least Evie is conked out after a big twenty-four hours, and I am more than ready to settle in for a warm winter’s nap.

What’s that I hear?!

Zzzzzz,
Ronda & Evie

Location:Huntington Beach State Park, SC

My Mini Camino in my Camper at the Beach

When I made my reservations for a Month at the Beach in February, I was comparing calenders with the Snowbirds I met at this state park by the sea in South Carolina about this time last year.

My plan?  To take long walks on the beach with my pup Evie, spend time with like-minded friends, and dedicate my time to listening and responding to the whispers of God.

I begin this time with a heart full of gratitude...for my husband and partner in life Jim, for having his mother Barb living close to us in Apex since her move in early December, for my children who are pursuing their dreams in graduate schools, for my cherished extended family and friends (including each one of you giving your heart and minds to reading these words!)  and for the knowledge that none of us is alone here, rather we are conceived, chosen, nurtured, cared for, and delighted in by our God Who is Love.



Lord, you show me the path to life, everlasting joy in your presence!