In 1996 after my friend Jenny died, we placed a tall white wooden cross at the accident site. It was such a powerful healing moment. Not only did all of her friends come out to the site but the first responders who had tended to her at the accident scene also joined us. The cross… [Read More]
Florida’s Historic Coast: Our Weekly Rental in Quail Hallow
Disclaimer: As a thank you for writing this post, we received a small discount in the regular weekly rate on this unit. All thoughts, ideas, opinions are my own! When you are a family of five, staying in a hotel, eating out 3 meals a day and sleeping in one room just doesn’t cut it… [Read More]
Florida’s Historic Coast: Fort Matanzas
Disclaimer: This post was made possible by the St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra Visitors Bureau. Learn more about this location nd other by visiting Florida’s Historic Coast website. Start planning your next family vacation today. Just a little bit down the road from Marineland is Florida’s littlest unknown fort. It doesn’t have the claim… [Read More]
Florida’s Historic Coast: Marineland
Disclaimer: I was provided with complimentary passes for my family to enjoy several of St. Augustine’s museums and activities through www.floridashistoriccoast.com One of my most favorite places on earth is St. Augustine, Florida. I had the amazing opportunity to attend Flagler College and call the area home for 4 years. As America’s oldest city, it… [Read More]
Florida’s Historic Coast: Vacationing in St. Augustine
Disclaimer: My family and I received activity passes to many of the activities I will be blogging about. However, I only share my honest opinion. All photos and images belong to www.sunshinepraises.com and should not be used for any other purpose. Sometime in the fall of 1991, I began looking over brochures for colleges in… [Read More]
Not So Itchy!
Yesterday, my husband and I celebrated 7 years of wedded bliss. I am so blessed to be married to such a wonderful man. He is a great father, a hard worker and a dedicated husband. I am so thankful that God chose me to be his wife. We were married in an evening service in… [Read More]
St. Augustine – The Black Raven Pirate Ship
What five year old boy does not love a pirate adventure? As we were perusing our tourist trip books, one of the first musts on Ephraim’s list was the Black Raven Pirate Adventure. A new attraction to the historic city, this authentic looking pirate ship yields a fun and exciting adventure for pirate lovers of all… [Read More]
St. Augustine – The Fort, Castillo De San Marcos
One of the things that St. Augustine is most know for is the Castillo De San Marcos . This is a sprawling 17th Century fort is the only remaining of its kind in the United States. While these types of historical places don’t usually interest me, it really is quite an amazing place. Hand made… [Read More]
St. Augustine – The Alligator Farm
St. Augustine Alligator Farm When ever we go on a trip, I begin to prepare Ephraim by ordering a variety of tourist maps, fliers and pamphlets for him to peruse. He will often carry the maps of the cities around for days planning his adventures. We make a list of locations he wants to visit… [Read More]
St. Augustine – A Great Vacation Spot!
My family just finished up our summer vacation to St. Augustine, Florida. Once again we were blessed with the use of our dear friends parents’ large condo right on the beach. The weather was beautiful and we had a really great time. Saint Augustine Lighthouse For those of you unfamiliar with St. Augustine, it is located in… [Read More]