Kendrick Rest & Renewal

Submitted By: Autumn Kendrick

In Pastor Mike’s last sermon before he went on Sabbatical, he talked about the definition of sabbatical being the enjoyment of what you are most thankful for. As a family, we decided that in 2021 we were most thankful for our health. Thus, we wanted our rest, reflection, and renewal activity to celebrate our health and give God thanks for our well-being.

For our rest and renewal activity, James and I rented a house on the Potomac River for us, our children, and their grandparents. The house we chose featured a hot tub, hammocks, kayaks, and paddleboards—amenities that both challenged our fitness and celebrated our ability to play and have fun as a family. Over our secluded four-day family vacation, we sat down for family meals, played board games, and rejoiced in being alive and basking in God’s creation. Cheers to rest and renewal!