We leave for Panama City Beach on July 11th.
There is a good chance oil will have already hit the beaches there by that point.
But you know what, I don't care. We're going anyway.
Because the people of the Gulf Coast need my family to go on vacation there.
They need us to spend money at restaurants and stores.
They need us to support them in their quest to continue living and working on the beautiful beaches and water.
So we might not get to put our feet in the sand. We won't have ocean water in our eyes.
But my kids will see first hand how one irresponsible corporation can alter human history forever. And hopefully they will learn some valuable lessons from our stay there.
Lessons about praying for others and supporting others in times of need.
And in a worldly lesson, I want them to understand that BP has made a mess. And BP needs to take responsibility.
If we can help, I'd love to. But as of right now you can not volunteer unless you are an Emergency Responder. Kinda sad I think, considering there are thousands of people ready to help. But maybe somehow we can pitch in during our stay.
So where am I going with all of this?
1. Changing your reservations for vacation is your choice, but as for me and my family, we're headed to the Gulf.
2. God can fix oil leaks, I'm praying for His help for the situation. I think you should too.
