When I was about 5 years old, my father decided that I needed a horse of my own to care for. So he bought an old bay mare and brought her home to me. I named her Dixie.
Dixie was a formidable beast for me at my age and small stature. No saddle was small enough, no stirrups short enough for my legs, so I rode bareback most of the time.
Dixie was plump, which meant that my feet stuck straight out, making it difficult to stay astride. But whenever I fell off, Dixie would simply stop, look at me, and wait while I tried to climb on her back again. This leads me to Dixies most admirable trait: She was wonderfully patient.
I, on the other hand, was less than patient with Dixie. Yet she bore my childish tantrums with stoic patience, never once retaliating. I wish I could be more like Dixie, having patience that overlooks a multitude of offenses. I have to ask myself, How do I react when others aggravate me? Do I respond with humility, meekness, and patience? (Col. 3:12). Or with intolerance and indignation?
To overlook an offense. To forgive 70 times 7. To bear with human frailty and failure. To show mercy and kindness to those who exasperate us. To gain such control over our soulsthis is the work of God.
Maui
England
Mine came back as New Zealand. I never woulda thunk of that!
Your Ideal Island Vacation is Fiji |
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One word: Kauai.The garden spot of the Pacific. If you like dolphins at your boat, sea turtles playing at your feet at the beach or botanical gardens . . this is the place. Fruit markets. Perfect weather. Easy to get around. If I ever win the lottery . . .
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I’ve always wanted to visit Grand Island, Neb.
Have visited 8 Caribbean islands. Have not really explored most of them very extensively. We like Aruba because of the weather, which never changes. Also, being that it’s a desert island, there are NO BUGS OR MOSQUITOS! Not a lot of glitz and glitter, but if you enjoy nice beaches and warm sunbathing with almost NO RAIN, try Aruba. Our next goal is to try out the other two of the “ABC Islands”; Bonaire and Curacao. Like Aruba, they are also desert islands, and also ruled by The Dutch.
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Here today, gone to Maui :)
Your Ideal Island Vacation is Fiji |
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I’ve been to five of the Hawaaian Islands (Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Molokai, and the Big Island). My favorites were Maui and Kauai, particularly the Hana area of Maui and the north shore of Kauai—although both islands have other very nice spots as well.
I also liked the Big Island, but it takes longer to see the sights there than on Maui or Kauai. Molokai was interesting and little visited, but not quite as enticing as Maui or Kauai.
The only bad way to see Hawaii is unfortunately the way that many choose: flying into Honolulu and spending all of your time in the Waikiki Beach area.
Heck...I’d enjoy any island on that list except Hong Kong.
Your Ideal Vacation is Prince Edward Island (wherever that is!) |
You enjoy the idea of spending time in a small, remote locale... especially a beautiful one. Whether you're sipping tea or enjoying the beautiful countryside, Prince Edward Island is perfect for you. It's so authentic and homey, you won't mind that you're not in the tropics. |
My result was Hong Kong.
I love cities.