The Unger’s have
decided to move.
Again.
Don’t worry, we aren’t leaving completely, just moving to Edisto Beach. In case you don’t know, Edisto Beach is a
little community about an hour outside of Charleston, SC. You have to drive
through the country to get there and where you arrive, you realize you have
been transported back to the 50’s. They have a Piggly Wiggly and a gas
station on the corner, about four restaurants, and a few cute gift shops.
No Wings selling “five for five dollars” t-shirts. No McDonald's. No
hotels. It’s the perfect “family friendly” beach. That’s the official
description. Edisto Beach is my favorite
place in the entire world. That’s the
real description.
I grew up vacationing
at Edisto. My Grandparent’s owned a
house right on the front beach. I
remember celebrating Christmas in that house or listening to Granddaddy
describe the Easter Bunny he had seen hopping down the street. When I was little, I would fall asleep to the
sound of the waves crashing and dream about working as a waitress at the
beach when I was old enough. (I thought being a waitress was the most glamorous
job in the world.) As I got older, I appreciated the rustic, family beach even
more. It has a slow, laid back vibe that’s uncommon and special. We’ve spent a
lot of time out there throughout our marriage and Jason, too, has fallen in
love with this little seaside town.
So here’s how all this happened. A few
weekends ago we decided to go to Edisto for Ty’s birthday. My
family beach house wasn’t available so we rented a condo on the river. The view was amazing. Marsh and river. I’m not even going to try to describe it.
Jason was unloading the car and during one of his trips upstairs, he mentions
to me a sign hanging outside the elevator.
One of the condos was for rent year
round and it was priced right for our budget . I called right then and set up an appointment to see it. Either it would be perfect and we would go
for it, or it wouldn’t work out, but at least I wouldn’t be wondering about it. The condo was perfect for our family. Three bedrooms,
close together. Two bathrooms, one off the master and one for potty training. And it comes furnished so we are selling
(almost) everything we own and going after a dream.
This dream chasing
stuff is exciting and scary and full of the unknown.
In Jason’s mind, he sees
the four of us holding hands and jumping.
I like that.
We are
blazing our own trail, but we are doing it together.
awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteEdisto is wonderful - my family vacations there, too. Great for kids, families - I hope it proves to be as perfect as it seems to be for your family. :)
ReplyDeleteWe are so excited...thanks for the comment!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! Visiting for the first time from Diana's...you are the envy of so many, taking a leap of faith. We did that a few years ago, sold everything we had and went as missionaries overseas. I had just turned 50. It was scary and exciting all at the same time. We thought it to be somewhat permanent but my health brought us back after a year and a half. :( But we still had a great adventure, met some wonderful people and hopefully touched some lives. God bless you and your family!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by and saying "Hello." Scary and exciting is the perfect way to describe it...
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