Today, my family and I leave for a week-long trip to rural western North Carolina to do some work in Appalachia: helping to improve the living conditions for some of the poor in that area. We particularly like this trip because it is inter-generational, meaning that not only are there a wide range of people and experiences that go along, but also that my daugthers (ages 6 and 3) get to come, too. While we are out building roofs and painting at shelters, the children go and take donated books to the local library, sing songs at an area retirement community and learn about service. Although it is not a typical, restful vacation, in many ways I return more recharged than I would from a more relaxing time and place.
Everybody have a great week!
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