05/29/2026
Residents recently got back home after their annual vacation. This year they returned to Duck, N.C., which is a favorite destination. A long ride in the van is not always an easy task, but our eight residents and staff did well, and a few chilly days with short rain showers wasn't about to stop them from having a good time.
The name of the spacious rental house is Duck Peach, and all was peachy - from enjoying the gorgeous heated pool to blowing around on the beach.
Food always is important with some of their favorite treats including root beer floats and popcorn on Movie Night, strawberry shortcake and fruit salads (all fresh fruit came from Grandy's Farm Market), Pizza Night and Taco Salad Night. Their fave dining-out spots are Henry's so some can choose seafood, while others always want hamburgers. And Stack-em High, where they can choose pancakes, waffles, french toast or omelettes. Yum!
A special outing this year was to the Beach Shores of Corolla on a Horse Tour with Jeep Adventures. Seeing wild horses up close and admiring all the "beach mansions" were high on everyone's list. Of course, there must be a souvenir shopping expedition, and let's not forget salt water taffy.
Here's the favorite part of the vacation for each resident:
Samantha - Everything.
Harlan - Spending time with everybody and relaxing.
Heather - Being in the ocean.
Steve - Going to the ocean.
Amanda - Relaxing and watching the waves.
Carrie - Wild horses.
Scott - Playing at the ocean.
Alex - Everything, pool, beach and the horses (except the wind on the tour).
This vacay would not have been possible without the majority of costs provided by a Mary E. Miller grant. The guardians of one of the residents paid for the wild horse tour. We are so grateful and thank you for your generosity.
Stay tuned. The residents have a busy summer ahead - a yard sale, putting in a lot of work making decorations for Mount Jackson's Madhatter Market and Tea on June 27, and more.
