Our "chemo-is-over-10-year-anniversary-baby-moon" Getaway.
9:11 AMA short walk to the main hotel and you have a great restaurant with ocean views, a lounge with live music on the weekends, and other stuff I didn't care much about this time around (i.e. indoor pool, hot tub, a gym, gift shop, spa services, etc). There was a small outdoor pool just outside of our room and a much nicer, larger infinity pool overlooking the ocean outside the main hotel. Here's that view:
There was also outdoor seating with fire pits overlooking the cliffs. The hotel itself was just amazing and we could have easily just hung out there. The beauty of being parents to multiple little ones is that just getting quiet hang out time is a luxury--there's really not pressure to DO a lot! And that worked out because I'm 37 weeks pregnant and Joe was just 3 weeks out from his last treatment so we both get tired fairly easily. That didn't hold us back from taking the hotel shuttle to Perkins Cove to do some sightseeing and walk around. We walked a ton actually. We walked Marginal way, shopped, ate ice-cream, and more. It was such a fun day.
and yeah we took a lot of selfies.
37 weeks!
pretty spot in Perkins Cove.
view from the restaurant.
Fresh lemonade has to do when you can't drink. Non-alcoholic vacation is kind of an oxymoron. ;)
A picture that we didn't take ourselves! A nice bystander offered.
Joe's great grandmother's name was Nellie Littlefield so he stopped to take a photo this little inn.
The next day however we were exhausted so beach day it was. Sadly the tide came in super early so our beach day was cut short. :( But the 1 1/2 hours we got there were heavenly and afterward we were content to hang out in the hotel chatting, blogging (Joe not me!), and crafting.
Can I just stop a moment and tell you how much I love my floppy hat. Oh and my husband. ;)
This was just outside our room! We totally lucked out being on the end vs having rooms on both sides of us.
I'll leave you with a song we sang in church shortly after the disappointment of Joe's infection and canceling our other previous trip. God knew just the encouragement I needed to hear that morning...
specifically the verse:
I will look back and see that you are faithful
I look ahead believing you are able
Jesus Lord of all
Prince of peace
Perfect Healer
All my life, all my cares on you
King of Kings
Mighty Savior
All my life, all my cares on you...
It brings tears to my eyes even now. These past 6 months have been some of the most challenging of my life. But in the midst I know God has been faithful and I know I'll look back and see His faithfulness even more. Despite tough circumstances God is good. I feel so blessed that I have that foundation to cling to during tough times.
6 comments
Tiff,
ReplyDeleteI've been following your story and your blogs, praying for you and thinking of your family so often. I'm so impressed with your courage and transparency. God is so good!!! I love that you had the chance to take this vacation....It sure looks dreamy and gorgeous to me! I have to say, while reading through this post I thought lots of "aw how cute" and "wow so pretty", but I literally laughed out loud at the lemonade photo and caption. I SO feel ya. Soon my friend. Soon! :)
Thank you Jen! I love hearing that people are praying for us. It truly does make a huge difference! And YES I'm sure you get it. I may or may not have had a tiny bit of bubbly one night. ;)
DeleteI echo Jen's comment. You and Joe's blog is so inspirational. Your faith is steadfast and will see you through the rest gracefully!! Hugs to you both.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement Heidi!
DeleteI love your floppy hat too! So sorry to hear about the setbacks, but your response to them are inspirational. xoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks Laurel. I appreciate your concern/support! That hat was from old navy! I was just sad it was sold out in the other color before I got to it. In the midst of trials, there's always awesome $15 floppy hats from old navy to boost one's spirits. ;)
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