Topsail Island

We left on Sunday, 7/6, and drove 14 hours to right around Raleigh. I decided to stop because the girls were tired, and my neck hurt from driving. We drove the rest of the way on Monday. It felt so good to be on the island once again. It is very different without Mary. I miss her so very much. This was her favorite place on earth. I know she has much better places now, but that doesn't take away the longing.
Our first day here was filled at first with thunder and lightening. Of course as it always does on the beach, it cleared, and we headed for the ocean. Even Steph likes the water! We crashed early only to get back up at 8 and head to the pool by 9:30. Danielle treated everyone to one of her tantrums, so I brought her and Steph back by 10:00! After she calmed herself, we retreated to the ocean. Rachel and Kristen love to jump the waves. Stephanie likes to cover herself with sand. Danielle stays close to shore but likes the water.
We went to Food Lion tonight for groceries. It was quite an adventure, but at least we now have food! Mary always did the shopping before. I knew then how much I appreciated it, but now it seems so much more valuable.
I hope to post each day. If all goes okay, I'll try for the evening.
More later!
God is Good!! All the Time!!!
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P.S. Terry says he will be gone when we return. He also says his paycheck will not go into our account after July. If this is the case, I'll have to get a good lawyer. I don't think he realizes how much support he will have to pay. It will be a real awakening.