Day 7

Tonight we wrap up our vacation. It's been great here in Punta Cana, DR. Back to the real world tomorrow. Thank God for rest.......

Parasailing over the Atlantic Ocean

Mission accomplished--well rested!

We've been out of touch for a couple days b/c the net was down in our room. This is it!

Our last night on the island. We enjoyed ourselves and enjoyed each other.

"On Christ the solid rock I stand!"

....all other ground is sinking sand.

.....journal entry

At the end of our day, the tour guide took us for a swim at the beach (located outside our resort area). I think...I know this was the best time spent so far at least for me. I was able get away to quietly worship and praise God for all He is and for all He's done for me.

I stood at the edge of the tide and looked over the ocean. Suddenly there was such a presence of God that was so evident to me. It's hard to see Him loving someone like me but He does! God whispers to each of us in our quiet times wooing us to Himself. Imagine!

Jocie was in the water; she came upon two large rocks partially buried in the sand. As the tide rushed in, she noticed there was a difference in her ability to stand when she was in the sand vs. when she was on the rock. She was able to keep her balance much better when she was on the rock.

Sand vs. Rock.....Matthew 7:24-27 speaks of this so clearly. Wise men build houses on rocks whereas foolish men build houses on sand. Jesus Christ is the Rock! Which man are you?

Our safari tour included lunch in the mountains. This is a pix Jocie was able to capture! Whoaaa.

Chocolate, coffee, sugar and rum all made at Maria's house

Above- Francisco (our guide) showing us how coffee beans look before they are processed. Jocie admiring the banana plant and the two of us with the native children. They sell flowers to tourist to make money.