An Inside Day 10/30

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We hope you are well.  First off, we are doing well.  Alexandria was in the path of Hurricane Sandy, but it was not in the eye nor are we by the water, so we are okay.  We pray for the devastation that Sandy brought to the coastal communities north of us.
Nothing was open today.  Even Mount Vernon was closed today (click here), and that is rare.  So, we decided to have an indoor day.  Now, some would say, "bummer, you are stuck in a house, when you should be out somewhere doing something on your trip."  I definitely hear that sentiment, but I would say that we are BLESSED to have this day together.  First, we are safe, we are healthy, nothing has been lost.  That could not be said for millions.  Second, not many people have the honor of spending all day with their family.  I've had the opportunity to do this not only today, but for weeks.  Third, we must embrace what we are given.  We often cloud our time with "stuff", and miss out on life.  Fourth, I do not consider today a waste.  George Washington understood that we will one day be held accountable for how we use our time. God has given us a certain amount of days.  George would write in his diary "How I used my day".  I do not believe that we must do grand things, but honorable things.  For those of us that have a day to live, did you do it for God's Glory?  That can be as simple as trusting.  That is honorable.  I'm definitely preaching to myself here folks.  Today, was a good reminder of all the Blessings I have been given and the abundant gifts.  I chose optimism over negativity.
My wife planned a fantastic day today for us.  We braved the wet weather and 30 degrees and headed to Target (yep, it's open).  We bought food for a special meal she had planned, and arts and crafts.  We had a really nice time at Target as both my girls love this place.  At home we had a great time.  We made Candied Apples, Made a fall place mat, Made hanging pumpkins, painted, I talked with two of my classes, and made homemade chili.
At the end of the day, we ate the chili and added a cheese pumpkin (something my Mom used to do and I loved it as a kid).  Then we shared a candied apple, and called it night.
I would say today has been a fantastic day!!!!
On the video today, you will see our day, and also pictures from previous days to take a look back on an incredible journey.  We feel blessed.