GOALS FOR THIS FAMILY VACATION:
A personal goal for myself is to spend some one on one time with each of my family members during this trip. Eight people. Eight times to seek some one on one time. I may have to get creative, but I think I can do it.
The goal I am presenting to my family is for each person to find one person to help while we are on the trip. Helping a family member will count, but I am hoping everyone will look beyond our family and reach out to a stranger. Something as simple as holding a door open or carrying a heavy bag will count.
And so, with those goals in place, we pack today and leave on a 6:00 a.m. flight tomorrow to Orlando, Florida. Hub cashed in all of his SkyMiles to take us on this trip. We’ve been planning it since February. Hub is bringing the laptop so he can check in with some clients, I might find some time to post. But, if I don’t, I will begin posting again on Monday or Tuesday after we return home.
Universal, here we come!
August 12, 2008 at 3:29 pm
Enjoy the time with your family. And what a great goal you’ve set for them! When we take the time to consider compassion and how we can spread it, we are better people.
Have a blast!
August 12, 2008 at 3:29 pm
Have a great trip. I will be thinking of you and will miss your posting. I hope you find the time to sit and relax and enjoy yourselves. I’m sure your kids will have no problems giving a helping hand. You have and are, really raising them the right way. I have a hard time remembering you are so young. Have fun, be safe.
August 12, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Have a great time! I can’t wait until our trip, which is approaching very soon!
August 12, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Hooray for vacay! Have fun!
August 12, 2008 at 5:02 pm
enjoy your vacation!
August 12, 2008 at 5:39 pm
I hope you have so much fun!! What awesome goals to set personally and for the family!
August 12, 2008 at 6:55 pm
I hope you guys have great fun!
August 12, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Have a great time! Bring a coat (just kidding).
August 12, 2008 at 7:13 pm
I don’t remember if I commented your blog yesterday. I just wanted to say that I read some posts and found it interesting and added it to my RSS.
Have a nice trip! I hope your plans will work out.
August 12, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Have a fun time! Orlando, wow, how fun!!!!
August 13, 2008 at 12:41 am
Sounds like a blast! Have great fun!!!
August 13, 2008 at 6:38 am
Have a fun, fabulous, peaceful, connecting time with your family. Looking forward to hearing how it goes…
August 14, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Enjoy your vacation!!!
August 15, 2008 at 1:00 am
I love the goals that you helped your family set! I especially love how it is about others. Hopefully you are having a glorious time!
August 18, 2008 at 2:19 am
There is a lady here in my state who is called the “Bucket Lady.” She goes around teaching the “Bucket” philosophy. Basically, the idea is that everyone carries around a bucket that contains their self-worth. Each person has the ability to either fill someone else’s bucket through kind acts, or dip into it by unkind acts.
It sounds like Ryan is a definite Bucket filler. It would be nice if we all took a look at any instance in our lives and made a conscious decision about whether our actions are going to be dippers or fillers.
Have a great time on your vacation—-I hope your bucket overflows!