Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Key West, FL
ODOMETER: 80,549 | MILES TRAVELED: 2,604
by Grant
Jana and I take another trip over to the Fort Zachary Taylor trail and do a few laps. We then swim at the beach and head back to the RV to gather up the rest of the crew to head to Higgs Beach with the puppies before school.
Ellie’s not feeling great so she decides not to come and Jack, Jana and I take the dogs for a wander on the beach and boardwalk. It’s pretty busy everywhere in the Keys at present it seems. Lots of people and lots of dogs.
We grab a Cuban sandwich and Cafe con leche at Sandy’s Cuban Cafe again and head back to the RV to do some work and for Jack to log into school. Ellie’s feeling a bit better and we decide we’ll go to the beach with her this afternoon while Jack’s in tutoring.
Jana’s still pounding away at the website/blog while I’m busy reformatting the blog posts.
We break away a little after 4:30pm when Ellie’s finished school and the dogs have taken a break. Higgs Beach remains busy and there are a lot of people out to watch the sunset. The skies are a beautiful pink and the clouds are surreal. We wander the beach and jetty to get a some beautiful photos and then head back to the RV.
I picked up some Mahi Mahi from Fishbusterz, and some shrimp. I grilled the fish but didn’t do a great job of it which is a bummer.
The original goal was fish tacos but we lacked a lot of the ingredients needed. Having a small fridge and pantry can limit spontaneous meal preparations.
Jana and I settle into watch “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction” with David Letterman and then call it a night.
The skies are a beautiful pink and the clouds are surreal.
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Happy Birthday to My Greatest Adventure Partner!
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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