We Crossed the Florida State Line

// September 2nd, 2007 // Career, Family, Relationships, Travel

After three days of travel, we crossed the Florida line on Friday and stayed in Pensacola Florida in a Howard Johnson Express Inn. Let me say, when they say 2 stars on Hotwire.com, they mean it. Don’t fall for the $57 special. While the room was clean, the area and parking lot were really rough. Some guns were left in the car with the things we didn’t unpack and some where in the room with us, that is all I am saying.

Hotwire.com did not let me down for last night though. We made it all the way to Orlando and the 3.5 star deal for $68 put us in a Sheraton Suites. When I booked it, I didn’t think about the last half of that company name. The Suite is a nice, two-room suite overlooking the pool. They should rename themselves to Sheraton Sweets… cause it is beautiful and we are having a great time. For 3.5 stars, this is about as nice as it comes. Free internet too (in the business center), so you know that makes me happy.

We are about to head to breakfast, but let me give you a short run down on what kind of trials have been involved in this trip:

  • Ashley wasn’t feeling well
  • Jason Has Pink Eye or an Eye Infection (so he can’t drive)
  • Sydney Was Getting Motion Sickness and Vomiting
  • Lily Wants to Go Home and is Vocal About It

Good times! We’ll be at our new home by 4 this afternoon though … so things will get better. We’ll see how things go with one blow-up mattress for two adults and two snugly little girls for the next two nights as we await our things to arrive.

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  • Matt Hiser 8:10 pm on September 6, 2007 Permalink | Reply

    Jason, I was VERY hesitant about you staying in the HJ hotel but knew there was little to be done. So glad to hear the Sheraton took care of you.
    I have been praying for you guys. These days of transition sound awful! All this over your birthday if I remember correctly.
    I love you guys. While we may not, God ALWAYS knows what he is doing. Yield to Him as Christ did on the cross. I am 100% sure that you moving to FL was in God’s will. Don’t 2nd guess yourself. There is blessing in obediance.
    Love you guys, love you guys, love you guys.

  • Dave Clemons 2:09 pm on September 7, 2007 Permalink | Reply

    Jason and Ashley, I remember a song by a Christian artist (don’t recall the name) in the 90s, where the chorus went something like, “I’d rather walk in the dark with Jesus than walk in the light on my own…” You are on this journey with Christ, who himself will light your path. From experience I can say that when you close your own eyes and hold on to God, blessings ensue!

  • Troy 3:26 pm on September 11, 2007 Permalink | Reply

    Jason,

    Hey, glad to hear that you guys have landed in Florida. You are missed. I hope you guys are settling in and enjoying your new abode. Hey, can you e-mail your new home address? I have a present for you. Well, its really a picture of Lily that you left behind on your desk. I want to make sure it makes it way back home! Tell the family hello. How is Lola?

    Troy
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