What a Long Strange Trip its BEEN

Moving on from TX where we spent about a week we drove pretty quickly through Louisiana. We had intentions of touring New Orleans but instead decided to drive and drive and drive to get to Florida as the kids were wanting to see their cousins and family more than site see.

What we did witness in New Orleans was the damage that still exists three years later from hurricane Katrina. We got lost in a badly damaged area and it's something both John and I will never forget.  There were entire neighborhoods that were abandoned. John pointed out the spray paint on the front of the houses to indicate when a house was searched for survivors. It was a very overwheming feeling to be there but I believe God allowed us to experience this for a reason.  If nothing else that we should never forget the people that lost their lives, their families and their homes in this tragedy.

 We drove quickly through Mississippi and Alabama. Not that there weren't wonderful things to see and do in each state just that we were feeling the need to get settled in Florida before having this bouncing baby boy.

Last Saturday we pulled into the Melbourne FL, area around 4 pm. A bitter sweet feeling for John and I as this meant the end of one chapter in our lives and the beginning of another. All three of the kids said they were ready to stop traveling for now and have not said contrary to that since we have been here. 

We are currently staying at an RV park across the street from the Ocean at Indian Harbor Beach. We surprised our family by showing up a week before they expected. It was really wonderful for the kids to see their cousins again and to be with my sisters after so long was a beautiful moment.  My parents suspected we were coming early but none the less were excited to see us as well.

It is odd not driving the RV but living in it knowing that we won't be doing much traveling in the near future. But we have so much to think about with  a new baby and John looking for work that we know we are where God wants us right now. A new season in our lives. 

I am not sure how much I will blog on here now that we are parked and I do apologize for not writing on here for two weeks. It has been very busy with a flurry of new activities that more closely resemble normal life. 

We want to thank everyone for the prayers and interest in our journey. You have all been in our heart and traveled with us. We appreciate and love you all so much. 

Onward and Upward 

The 5 soon to be 6 Cashmans