The most special day of our vacation happened on a beautiful Sunday morning in one of the beautiful state parks outside Gatlinburg. The setting was simply breathtaking with the thick forest of trees and rocky riverbed with the gentle sounds of the water running through it. It was a picturesque and serene Sunday morning, perfect for some family photos and a riverside worship service.
At the conclusion of our family worship, Madison and Marissa shared with everyone their decision to commit their life to Jesus Christ - a decision they had been saving as a precious secret to reveal at this exact moment. Here, amidst the beautiful TN mountains, they were going to be baptized by their father in front of the entire family. It was the most beautiful blessing to witness this special occasion with my brother Jeb and his girls. We were all so touched and honored to be a part of this momentous and life-changing decision!
After happy tears and hugs with Madison and Marissa, the group decided to take a hike through the beautiful park. MeMe and Grandaddy came prepared with their walking sticks, and the rest of the group was just along for the adventure. It didn't take long for a couple of us to bow out - I was not confident in the trail and wanted to avoid reigniting my childhood inclination toward poison ivy, ha! The group had a nice walk before being the skies opened up and sent us a healthy rainstorm. It was crazy how fast the crowded park cleared out!
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