As I posted some time last year,
Miss M's Mother-In-Law took a leap of faith
and bought a new home in Florida.
The change was not without worry, pain, stress and anxiety,
but she made it through the rain, so to speak.
So, the Atlanta family decided to head down to her new home
during Spring Break and see what her new lifestyle was all about!
Miss Irma lives in a quaint southern Florida community close to
Palm Beach....a real hidden gem!
This is actually a mobile home park which will amaze you
at how lovely the residents have made their retirement homes.
Having lived in St. Petersburg/Tampa for seven years of our marriage,
I can testify as to how beautiful these communities can be...
and just full of life and activities for these seniors!
They are enjoying a zest and vitality of life!
Miss Irma can walk out her front door and take a few steps down by the river...
they sit and watch the sunset every evening....who would not love this?
THIS, my darling's is a perfect way to end the day......
There are many, many get-togethers with socializing, foods, dancing, music
and new friendships established.
How amazing that people in their 80's and older have a new lease on life.
Our Luke the Duke loves making new friends wherever he goes...
how adorable!
Even though he misses and loved the Ohio home of his grandparents,
he does think Ohio Grandma's new home is pretty cool!
They did a two hour excursion cruising the water ways
of the lake.
Thankfully, no alligators were spotted, which worried me constantly!!!
I think they are both thinking they could get used to this
lifestyle pretty easily!
of the lake.
Thankfully, no alligators were spotted, which worried me constantly!!!
I think they are both thinking they could get used to this
lifestyle pretty easily!
Miss M packed alot of fun activities into this trip
with a visit to the ocean aquatic center on Monday.
They learned all about the rehabilitation of the Sea Turtles
who are being cared for after being injured and even
got to feed Sting Rays.....
Just look at Miss Irma, 83 years young, rolling around
in the ocean with her grandson, Noah!
I'll bet she is so glad she left cold and snowy Ohio far behind!
She is a huge inspiration to me, never letting fear keep her from
living life.......
The break ends in a day or so, and I know Miss Piper Rose
will be glad to be reunited with her family!
That looks like a delightful place. So many of these mobil homes are beautiful!
ReplyDeletePowerful words.... never let fear keep you from living life!
ReplyDeleteMiss Irma is an inspiration to us all.
Good for Miss Irma for having the courage to make such a bold move!
ReplyDeleteMy husband is from Palm Beach County. A town called lake Park. I think he would move there if the grand girls were a little older. His brother lives in Jupiter. I love visiting. I bet leaving there will be missed. Never really see gators around the intracoastal water ways but in the canals one does. People born and raised in Florida know exactly how to handle them . The problem is people not familiar with the areas that get in trouble. Ohio grandma knows where to go to have fun and good for her to make a move like she did. Looks like it's a special place for all.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a wonderful spot to enjoy life to me! I can see why Miss Irma chose it. :)
ReplyDeletehow wonderful! and I loved every picture!
ReplyDeleteand to end with little Piper Rose and her laughing face! just perfect.
also love my favorite kitty all tucked up in her kimono in your banner pics! XO
What a fun choice! I think that a lot of us are wondering what might be better than “cold Ohio...Maine...Michigan” etc., because it’s been a long, rough winter with no end in sight.
ReplyDeleteMy son and daughter in law who both grew up in Mchigan both got great new jobs in Florida and moved there 6 months ago. As we are retired senior citizens we are so excited about this. A free place to stay in Florida! You can have such an active life style there. We now live in Ohio.
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! There are so many wonderful communities here in Florida that are affordable to most people that it's not surprising that so many people retire here. We love it! And you only see alligators in some of the swamps...if you look real hard! lol Hugs!
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