37 Months

Our first blog from the island. Key West, Florida 9-16-2012 Life is a journey. We may have arrived at our temporary destination but I think life has a lot more paths to lead us on. I had always had this feeling our family needed a tropical home and for many reasons. Some of my last moments I remember with Lola on the way to the hospital that night was listening to some good old Jimmmy Buffett. Tropical, care free, fun music...Maybe that was our sign that life would lead to more sunshine, beaches and island life. Lola's direct orders for her family. The pain is less here. I could never describe it you or explain it but it is. I feel like for now this should be home. The adventure isn't as easy as I thought and maybe things haven't exactly fallen into our cookie cutter plan. But I can tell you there are worst things in life. Take each day with stride. Trust in God. It's all about the journey. My road to the hospital that night may have ended with some jimmy buffett tunes but.. Our journey continues here with our same tunes cruising down US 1... Lola was smiling down at us I am sure of it. JP found a penny today. Lola sure likes her Dad to find them. She sure brings us joy when we need it. I am not sure when we will ever reach our destination but we have to believe this path we are on has been mapped out by God. Good things will come...stay tuned. Love, Lola's Mom A special happy birthday wish to Howard Doepke- 97 years of amazing journeys!!!!! Lola's Great Grandpa. An amazing person and role model for us all.