Super Spring Break

Spring Break is over, and the piles of homework already loom over my head. But I think I'll take this blogging opportunity to reflect on what a merry time it was.

Last Wednesday, I headed up with Katie Slusher and Ashley Hall to Bodega Bay to join a group of 8 other TMC students at the beach home of the Stewarts. (Group picture above.) We had a blast. We endured a rainy start of the trip by watching March Madness, enjoying good movies like "The Scarlet Pimpernel" and "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," and going to the mall in Santa Cruz. We especially enjoyed the massaging chairs in the Brookstone store at the mall and even got complimented on being a well-behaved group!











The morning definitely broke bright and fair on Friday morning, so I decided to take a stroll to the beach while most of the others were still asleep. I followed a beautiful path down from the house to a deserted beach and enjoyed the morning. I took about 30 pics on the walk; who knew what fun you could have with a sunny morning and a digital camera?












On Friday afternoon, we headed back to the Stewart's house for the rest of the weekend. One of the highlights of the time there was a tour of the Jelly Belly factory, where I learned that Jelly Belly Beans are almost pure sugar. While this may have bothered some in our group, it only encouraged me to buy more! It has to be a great candy when they describe a key part of the production process when a key part of it is "add(ing) four layers of sugar, and then we add four layers of powdered sugar." I stocked up on those things.











On Sunday, we all attended Grace Church of Napa Valley. Pastor John Fernadez preached a great sermon on missions from Acts 4. He started the sermon by talking about how awesome the gospel is--sharing it should be natural! He also talked about the importance of prayer in evangelism and missions.

After church on Sunday, we all headed back to Santa Clarita. Many of us were reluctant to return. We were wishing for an endless spring. While our spring break was only a week long, it was a good time of fun, refreshment, and fellowship with friends.

That's all for the Spring Break update. Now go listen to the "Renewed Life" sermon at Godsong Music.

And Go Duke!