Nature and Family Fun in Florida

Hello, tender friends!

We’re home from vacation to Florida. And this is my takeaway: We have such a BEAUTIFUL country!

I’ve only been to the Bahamas a handful of times, but I spent four months out of every year in Florida growing up. I didn’t appreciate Florida back then, but now I dare say I prefer it to The Bahamas. You can have just as much fun without spending anywhere near as much money.

The beaches are just as beautiful, and we found turtles and other wildlife along our path to the water.

We visited SeaWorld, where the majesty of the dolphin and orca shows overcame me with their splendor and beauty.

This kid ate the world’s largest meatball one night that we went out for dinner.

We strolled the streets of St. Augustine.

We hit up Forsyth Park and walked along the water one day in Savannah, Georgia.

Now we’re back, trying to face reality. I kissed my little darling and Anthony goodbye this morning because it’s my first day working a new job downtown. After 5 years of trying to find remote work, I had to throw in the towel and take a job that wasn’t what my flesh wanted. I’m praying for God’s favor and provision, and trying to balance being realistic with faith.

Next week I’ll share my breadfruit photos from vacation with you. We had so much fun at a food store in Florida that imports tons of goodies from the Spanish-speaking world. I had foods that I haven’t enjoyed since living in Spain and made some new discoveries!

America, America, God has truly shed his grace on thee!

Ok, that’s all for today, tender friends! Thank you for following along, and thank you for sharing!

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  1. Nancy Ruegg

    Surely I’ve mentioned here before that we lived in Florida for forty years, while my husband served as pastor. St. Augustine was our favorite getaway, because it was so different from the coastal towns where we lived. We stayed at the Carriage Way B & B and would sit out on the 2nd floor balcony in the evenings, listening for the horse-drawn carriages and watching them pass. So restful! Also visited Savannah several times–those parks laid out in a grid throughout the Old City are beautiful, aren’t they? And of course, the beaches! We spent many a happy day in the sand and surf with our three kiddos!

    1. Stacey

      Yes, you had mentioned that you lived in florida, Nancy, but I didn’t know you loved St Augustine. I’m definitely adding The carriage Way b&b to my list of future lodging hopes and dreams.

      Savannah was also magical, and yes, those parks are amazing! I’m perfectly content spending most of the day with a picnic lunch in a park.

  2. Angela

    Sounds like such a fun family trip! St. Augustine and Savannah sound especially lovely.

    1. Stacey

      I highly recommend them if you have any trips to the U.S. planned, Angela!

      1. Angela

        Thanks. I’ll put on my travel list🙂

  3. Awakening Wonders

    St. Augustine and Savannah are two of our favorite places to visit! Cheers to the sweet memories your family made during this vacation. Congrats on your new job too!

    1. Stacey

      Thank you, Mary!

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