Friday, December 25, 2020

Christmas Day | Naples, FL

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It is Christmas Day and it has turned cold (50’s) and really windy. Jana and I take the dogs for their morning walk and need to rug up as we’ve acclimated pretty quickly to the warmer weather.

Jack and Ellie get up at a reasonable hour (gone are the days of pre-dawn rustlings) and Christmas unfolds beautifly. Jana’s done an incredible job of picking presents and wrapping everything. It is a lovely Christmas with thoughtful gifts, cards and gestures being exchanged by all.

One thing Jack and Ellie had wanted was a Nintendo Switch and we relented and bought them one. We helped them set it up and they have a ball playing Mario Kart. Jana jumps in too and it’s a lot of fun and laughs.

Overnight, the wind has damaged the main awning so

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while Jana preps food I repair the awning so we can get on the road tomorrow. 

In the afternoon, we decide to go for a walk back on the Cullum Trail and Jack brings the big camera and we spend about an hour walking the trail, taking photos and checking out the birdlife and Gopher Tortoises.

We head back and get dinner ready. Schnitzel, fried fish, potato salad, stuffing and mashed potatoes.

We settle back for a Mario Kart tournament and crawl into bed for an episode of “The Crown”.

We are looking forward to heading north up the Gulf Coast and exploring some more remote areas of Florida tomorrow so we pack it in for the night.

It is a lovely Christmas with thoughtful gifts, cards and gestures being exchanged by all.

 

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Happy 20th Birthday, Jack!

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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