Reid and the boys took full advantage of the long weekend and road-tripped five hours up to Sequoia National Park. They came back with the kind of stories you only get when you trade screens for starry skies and swap city noise for the sound of rustling trees.
They hiked under the giant sequoias—trees so massive they made even my teenage boys feel small (and that’s saying something). Along the way, they stopped for their favorite Mexican food, grabbed some fast food classics, and even spotted wildlife for the memory books. The photos don’t come close to capturing the beauty, but their tired smiles when they came home said everything.
And the best part? They came back saying they can’t wait to go again. This Sequoia family trip felt extra special after Reid’s cancer diagnosis—a beautiful reminder to carpe diem—seize the day and savor the moments we’re given.
👉 If you missed it, I also shared the 6 things I’d do differently if I were newly diagnosed with cancer—read it HERE.
It was an epic trip—one of those memory-making weekends that proves why getting away, even for just a couple days, is so worth it. Now if only I could actually print all the photos into a book (wishful thinking?).
Tell me in the comments—have you ever been to Sequoia National Park with your family?
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This is so uplifting. I’m so glad to see Reid and the boys bonding.
Thank you! I just received the photo book I created in the mail. Memories forever right?
I love this post Shalice! Such a devastating loss! But through it all, I take solace in this scripture verse: Mathew 10: 28 : Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. 🙏🏼
Hi Juli! I love that verse so much. Such encouragement during a time of loss.
Amén.