If all goes well, Dianne and I will slip away a few days next week to the beach to celebrate our 37th Wedding Anniversary. We will be heading to one of Dianne's favorite vacation spots, Assateague Island near Ocean City MD. The fact that it's the beach is enough to restore her soul. The surf, the sea breezes, the great blue skies are an atmosphere where Dianne feels very close to God. For me the fact that I can turn off my cell phone and read a good book, sharing a quiet afternoon with my wife, is a pleasure to be treasured.
Assateague has another attraction--its wild horses. These protected animals often share the beach with the sunbathers and body surfers. They are magnificent animals with a unique history that remind us that this island is not one of those sandy amusement parks that pass for beaches on so much of the East Coast. This island is a wildlife preserve, a reminder of the creation that we are blessed to inhabit and called by God to protect and use wisely.
We should treasure our planet, its life and its resources. They are part of God's gift to humankind. Their beauty and their charm are part of what makes Christians sing, "This is my Father's World."
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