One Ride at a Time

Understand this: I am here on borrowed time.

The way I was living 16 years ago today, I should not be alive. This life that I am living here? NOTHING short of a miracle.

February is huge month for me. 16 years ago today, I was still in the pit of an existence for which I didn’t think I could escape. I had lost hope. There was no use fighting for tomorrow.

I am forever thankful for the events that transpired over the course of the next few weeks that gave me a chance at something different because quite honestly, it was my last chance.

I tell this to you because I want you to know that a life of freedom, joy and endless possibilities is always available to you. My crazy life of RVs and rollers coasters, as a mom and wife was NOT a possibility in my addiction- but breaking the chains IS possible.

This month I will be focusing on the things that have helped and still do help me in my daily life to stay sober and in alignment with my spiritual center. I will throw in some of our adventures as well- but this is my truth and I will gladly share it as I approach my sober anniversary.

And as always, please reach out if you’re feeling like sobriety might be something you’d like to venture into!

STRONG OPINION: Dollywood is top 3 on the parks with best woodies in our book!
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I guess we’re not alone because Thunderhead won the Golden Ticket award for Best Wooden Coaster in both 2005 and 2006.
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All four of us ventured on this one multiple times. Our favorite feature of this coaster is the mayhemic pace it maintains throughout its layout, beginning with the traditional GCI curved first drop. It seemingly never loses steam throughout the entire 3,233 feet of track!
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It’s been two years and the kids still rave about it. Definitely up there in our Dollywood experience!
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My kid drove a monster truck!! I just about had a heart attack- but he actually did a great job!

That was just one of many surprises for Showcase of Citrus had in store for us last week! I honestly had no idea what we were in store for. We had heard about it for a couple years from a few friends and decided to give it a go. It was fantastic! 💫

First off, they are a no waste facility. Everything that they produce, they use. The orange peels, the animal waste, all of it! They even use the animal waste from Disney’s Animal Kingdom to fertilize their crops!

Secondly, there’s so much to see and do:
🍊 you-pick
🍊 Monster truck tour
🍊Animals
🍊 Play areas
🍊 Food trucks
🍊A plethora of local honey, fruits, hot sauces, crafts, etc
🍊 Really weird-flavored sodas. My kids were fascinated! 😂

All in all guys, we got a lot more than we had expected. Stop by the next time you’re in the Orlando area!