Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Florida


Honeymoon Island

Last week, we flew into Tampa, Florida two days before my surgery so we could be tourists. We stayed by the beach and had fun checking out the area. The colors were amazing. We have never seen water look so beautiful.


Honeymoon Island State Park


Sand Key


Sand Key Beach


Tampa

This was the view from my hospital bed at Tampa General Hospital. We arrived before sunrise and were so surprised to see the bay when we looked out the window. I was glad that Warren brought his sketchbook and paints. I convinced him to give this sketch to Dr. Norman as our way of saying thanks.

We will definitely be flying back someday with hopes of traveling down the coast. My wish list includes kayaking and parasailing! Here's to better days ahead.

8 comments:

Catherine said...
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Catherine said...

So glad you were able to take some time to have some fun before your surgery. What beautiful pictures you took ~ and the sketch is fantastic!

Hope you are feeling better and taking care. Warm thoughts ~ Catherine

Anonymous said...

So happy to have you home and all of the surgery over with. The photos are great. How wonderful that you could squeeze a bit of fun out of the trip. I'm expecting remarkable results. dee

Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed. said...

Glad your surgery is over. You were in a beautiful environment with a caring companion -- that surely helps with the healing process. Do take care and hope everything is back to normal soon.

Blyde Neser said...

Awesome pictures! Here's to you, girl, for having so much spirit. Happy to know that things are better. Take care.

Unknown said...

Beautiful shots Cat! And for what you paid for your room I'm glad you at least had a view!

Cheers!
Julie
Julie Magers Soulen Photography
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Kat_RN said...

What a lovely place. So nice to hear it was benign. Heal quickly!
Kat

Celtic Cat said...

You can't keep a talented photographer down! They see beauty everywhere!