Timeout

My last 3 weeks of traveling and speaking have been crazy. This has meant  I’ve spent most of my time communicating with Brandi via text messages when time would allow.

I love texting but it’s a sorry excuse for the real thing.

Yesterday afternoon I took a break from my message prep (I’m speaking this morning at the Radicalis Conference here at Saddleback Church around 10:30 PST. You can watch live HERE) and we headed to Laguna Beach.

So thankful for a few hours away from it all to recalibrate, renew, and just remind ourselves of how blessed we are.

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17 Responses to “Timeout”

  1. Lorrie Harden February 24, 2011 at 8:03 am #

    Tom travels a lot, and texting, skype and phone chats are vital to keep communication and connection, but I totally agree, TIMEOUT’s are VITAL! I cherish my time with my husband, who after 20+ years of marriage, he is still my best friend! It helps me to be a better mom, wife, and person. You give so much to so many, with such a fast growing church, it is so nice to see that you continue to make family your priority, and keep your marriage strong. I also love that Jett is tweeting his Mom, very cool! Great pics!

  2. sarah February 24, 2011 at 8:19 am #

    Have a good time you two deserve it!
    Does Brandi still pack for you?

  3. Amy C February 24, 2011 at 9:08 am #

    Hope you’re having a beautiful time enjoying each other.

  4. Morgan MacGavin February 24, 2011 at 9:19 am #

    Those pics are so old school! Love it! Happy you guys are getting to spend some time together where Skype isn’t involved! :) Good luck at the conference!

  5. Tiffany February 24, 2011 at 9:28 am #

    California is gorgeous. I hope you two really get to enjoy your time here. I love my state. Will be watching Radicalis live and praying for you today!

  6. seekingpastor February 24, 2011 at 9:37 am #

    Beautiful pics. The real thing is far better than the fake thing, that’s for sure.

  7. JD in Canada February 24, 2011 at 9:39 am #

    So good to see you both spending some quiet time to yourselves, it’s so important!

  8. kc February 24, 2011 at 9:56 am #

    You are a great pair! Thanks for modeling this priority even though it costs money and is tougher to do with your schedule Love you guys.

  9. Jeff February 24, 2011 at 11:11 am #

    Pete,

    This is the most important thing you can do :)

    Take good care…

  10. vicki February 24, 2011 at 11:42 am #

    Love you guys!!!! So glad you had some sweet down time together!! Praying for your talk today!

    much peace,
    vic

  11. Melissa Irwin February 24, 2011 at 11:49 am #

    that looks like a great way to enjoy each other. glad you have had this chance.

  12. Sheila February 24, 2011 at 1:17 pm #

    I was at Laguana Beach once, beautiful. God is good. Enjoy

  13. Jeremy @ Confessions of a Legalist February 24, 2011 at 1:56 pm #

    I’m sure the time together would have been just as good even if the location was not as beautiful as that one. My question is who took the pictures?

  14. Marni Arnold February 24, 2011 at 5:26 pm #

    Looks like you guys had a great time…I love the Pacific coast…absolutely beautiful!

    And…great talk today, Pete! I have pages of notes…pages!

  15. Kevin Martineau February 24, 2011 at 5:32 pm #

    I hope you get some more “timeouts” in the near future!

  16. Susie February 25, 2011 at 9:14 am #

    Is there any way to go back and watch your session at Radicalis? My husband watched and loved it!

    By the way, we visited Laguna Beach when our family had the opportunity to travel to CA with my husband (work conference) in 2009. It is so beautiful, and I’m so glad you got to spend some quality time with your wife there! Great pics and memories!