You know, for as long as I can remember, Joe and I have always dreamed of living near the ocean. Every chance we got, we’d pack up and head for a beach vacation, soaking up the sun and salty air. We’d sit there, sipping on our drinks, imagining what our life would be like by the sea. I even started collecting little trinkets that I knew would fit perfectly in our future beach house. Of course, with kids to raise and just one income, saving up for that dream was a slow and steady process.

But we never gave up on it. Even when it seemed like a distant fantasy, we kept squirreling away whatever we could. And then, finally, after years of talking and waiting, retirement rolled around, and we made it happen. Okay, so maybe we didn’t end up right on the beach, but we’re just a short 15-minute drive away from the Delaware shore. And let me tell you, it’s everything we ever dreamed of and more.

We love it! It’s a whole new chapter for us, figuring out this retired life by the coast. And hey, if you’re curious about how we got here and what we’ve learned along the way, we’d be more than happy to share our journey with you. Let’s swap stories!