Thursday, December 3, 2020
Smathers Beach, Key West, FL
ODOMETER: 80,549 | MILES TRAVELED: 2,604
by Grant
The weather’s warming up but the strong winds aren’t going anywhere. These strong seasonal winds are prevalent from October to May, and are seriously cramping our paddle boarding opportunities. The wind is blowing up to 15 miles an hour and sometimes gets up to 20mph.
We took this opportunity to get some vehicle registration and licensing logistics squared away and spent the morning on this minuscia. After one of the multiple trips into town, Jana realized she’d left her phone and purse on the bumper of the Jeep at the RV park. She was chatting to a fellow Great Dane owner and we hustled out to head back into town and BOOM. . . no phone, no purse.
We use Find My iPhone to find the phone on the side of Hwy 1, separated from its case but intact. So lucky! We drive around the route we’d tasken looking for her purse and are about to call the police, when they call her on her phone to let her know that someone turned her purse in. UNBELIEVABLE!! If we hadn’t found her phone, we would not have got the call.
The police officer was so happy to be able to hand the purse back to her. Jana almost felt it made his day as much as it did hers. I’m not sure that would be possible. Losing your phone and purse is extremely stressful. That said, I’m sure those positive reunions are one of the more positive functions that law enforcement officers perform.
We grabbed a take out lunch from the “One Love” food truck, which is on Hwy 1. Friendly people and great food!
In the afternoon, we went back to Smathers Beach with Jack and Ellie and flew a kite (as the weather demanded).
Then we wen searching for our favorite ice cream shop EVER, and found it! It’s called Flamingo Crossing. We had ice cream here about 5 years ago and we were still talking about it when we were headed back to Key West. BEST EVER!!
The guy behind the counter was actually an Aussie, from Brisbane. We chatted with him for a bit and enjoyed the ice cream on a picnic table overlooking Duval Street at night . . . beautiful. Lot’s of festive lights and a warm breeze making this lead up to Christmas a little more typical of Australia than the US.
We had a quiet dinner in the RV and watched the “The Hangover (R)”. The laughs never seem to get old in that movie. It’s been a lovely day and we happily snuggle up for the night.
The police officer was so happy to be able to hand the purse back to her. Jana almost felt it made his day as much as it did hers.
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Happy 20th Birthday, Jack!
Grant’s built homes, companies, and communities, but the most beautiful thing he’s built is the life we’ve gotten to share for more than 21 years now. It’s a life grounded in love, kindness, and deep gratitude for our family and all the experiences we get to have together, thanks to him.
I love Grant’s integrity, purpose, passion, and his heart-centered generosity of spirit — whether he’s working on visionary wellness communities or transforming an abandoned shack into our next family home.
Right now, I’m so grateful for Grant’s support during the hardest health challenge of my life, whether it be helping me walk down the stairs, dressing me, driving me to endless appointments, or reminding me of my own strength when things get scary. He holds space for all of who I am, supporting the choices I make for my healing, and supporting my dreams with unwavering belief in me, in sickness and in health.
At the same time, Grant is the best dad to Jack and Ellie. Watching him with them, celebrating their gifts, supporting their journeys, and being their safe harbor is a blessing and a joy. He parents with empathy, kindness, an open mind and endless patience, and show them, every day, what it means to be a man who leads with his heart.
At work, Grant is a force of nature. He inspires positive change, connection, and makes the world better, one project at a time. But beyond his impressive accomplishments, it’s his humility, his servant leadership, and his genuine care for people that truly set him apart. Grant doesn’t just work to improve businesses, he works to improve lives.
He’s taught me that true success is measured not by what we achieve but by how much we care. And Grant cares so much; about his family, his friends, his community, and this planet we all share.
Grantly, thank you for being wild and free, for embracing life’s chaos with open arms, and for loving me and our family unconditionally.
Happy Birthday!
Today, as you begin your twenties, we want to pause and celebrate the beautiful human you are. Your authenticity is a light, shining through in everything you do. You live your truth with a courage that inspires all of us. Your creativity is captivating, lifting the spirits of those who witness it. We admire your dedication to your own art and your profound connection to music, film and art in all forms.
Your unwavering selflessness, kindness and compassion are strengths that move quietly but profoundly, touching lives in ways you don’t always realize. The warmth and care you extend to others is a true reflection of your being. It’s a gift to watch you uplift those around you, always consciously mindful, always compassionate.
As you continue on your artistic journey, know that we are with you, supporting you always. We believe in your art, unlimited by commercial constraints and free from the mainstream’s narrow definitions of success. Your authentic vision, your voice, and your perspective are important and needed in this world.
Keep following your passions. Keep being you—because who you are is truly a gift to this world. Here’s to more years of creativity, joy, and the pure expression of your true self.
We love you so much, Jack. Happy 20th Birthday!
With all our love and admiration,
Mum & Dad
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