What do you do when the summer gets by you without a little getaway?

When there are no vacation plans in the near future?

When school shopping looms large and summer bible studies wind down?

When it's hot and you've done all the hiding in the AC you can do?

Answer: You make a mad dash for the coast, even if it's only for 24 hours.

You pack your kids and your dog.

You're not deterred by a blow-out and discover defective tires and have to replace all four and a dead battery, too.

You get there just in time to enjoy a sandy sunset and smell the salt.

You make marvelous memories. You pass the camera around and get creative.

When you return, your daughter creates a sweet video to capture your flight. And she doesn't want you to post it yet because she wants it on her blog instead, but you can't help yourself.

Because you love it all. The beach. The beauty. The breeze. The blessings.

Myrtle Beach Getaway from Dawn Gonzalez on Vimeo.

Maybe you could encourage Reagan to forgive me when you visit her place to get her take on it.

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