We took this photo last night as the sun went down. It isn’t always possible to watch the sun set over water on the east coast. But Hilton Head Island is shaped in just the right way so that the sun goes down on the right and comes up again to your left. Always water. Always beautiful.
I stood next to Ann as I took this photo, and I barely heard as she whispered Look at all the creativity out here on this beach. This is the third time I’ve been here in as many months and every time is Lowcountry spun magic. I do love this place.
There are just under 30 of us here on the island this week. DaySpring and Hilton Head Island Chamber of Commerce are hosting the (in)courage bloggers for a long weekend of dreaming, praying, and planning for the (in)courage community. We’re also managing to squeeze in a few laughs and a couple of handfuls of really great food. And tonight at midnight EST, (in)courage has a fun surprise to share with all of you.
I wrote about the superpower every girl has over at (in)courage today — it’s a superpower we all have but don’t always use. But oh, if we would. We could change the world.
Oh we so could! And we do…one choice at a time!
beautiful! enjoy your time with all of those gorgeous inside and out ladies.
How fun! Hope you have a wonderful time.
I always really appreciate how well you capture – both in picture and prose – the beauty of the Lowcountry. I’m a Charleston native, but I love the full coastline of both of the Carolinas. Thanks for so often reminding me of the splendor of creation that I am so blessed to experience everyday…even during hurricane season! Have a wonderful and blessed time in the Palmetto state.
This looks like so much fun and inspiring too. Thanks for sharing. I could feel the energy and enthusiasm as I read your post.
Dreaming, praying, planning at the beach with friends! Sounds like an amazing time! Enjoy!
Ya’ll are radness.
Looks like big fun! (And I’ll just assume that AM is talking to you a bit in lowcountry…)
What a beautiful picture! Thank you so much for sharing and have a wonderful time!
What a treasure…sweet refreshing girl time and God time!
Thinking about you all. Together. There. Enjoy!
Oh, praying for you all! Sounds so lovely!!!
Sounds and looks like so much fun! Y’all chose the right piece of heaven that is Hilton Head.
I LOVE your writing Emily! And ohhhh that area is so beautiful!!
I’m on pins & needles, can hardly wait to hear what’s coming on (in)courage! I loveeee that blog. You ladies are all such a huge blessing. I have to admit Mary at Giving Up on Perfect has been a bloggy friend for a while and I just simply adore her.
I hope you guys have a really great time! Give Mary a hug for me! 
We stayed at Hilton Head this summer and explored so much of the Island. I took the most beautiful sunset picture ever from there. I would like to know more about ( in) courage. Are you just a local group, or can anyone join? I’m looking to spread my wings a little more and would like to see my options.
~Di
Never mind, found the bio. I Subscribed and I am interested!
I love Hilton Head too! There is something magical about the low country. You are very lucky to have been there so much this year!
Hi Emily! Speaking of girls and their superpowers – wanted your opinion on when we can share your magnificent grace for good girls with our daughters. My sweetie is 9 going on 16 and I was wondering if your book would be a gift we could share together. How young is too young?
xoxo michele
Oh, wish I would have known you were going to HH. I live in Okatie, SC. I was just down the road from you. Guess I need to keep up better.
I loved your book. I especially related to your words about your father and about feeling like you had to be his savior. I am struggling with that now….I feel like I kinda rushed through the first read so I am looking forward to reading it again. I just started the Beth Moore study on the Fruits of the Spirit. Can’t wait to read some of your passages to our group. Thanks so much for sharing.
Christy