Ride the Wave!

Publisher’s Note

Trae playing in the waves — Photos circa 2003. The Stroud boys at the beach!

“Look Out!” was a phrase I found myself often using with my three adventurous little boys. During the summer, their favorite pastime was spending time at the beach and running into the surf. At the ages of about 4 and 5, they truly delighted in being knocked down by a wave in the ocean. With a smile and a giggle, they would jump up, wipe their eyes and go at it again. Things really heated up when they learned how to ride a wave. They took such joy in the journey!

We all face challenges in life that sometimes seem to knock us down or take us off course, but the joy comes in knowing that we stand on a firm foundation. God is with us to pick us up and show us how to ride the wave. Through Him, we can find joy in any journey.

-Laurie Stroud Franklin