May 7, 2010

Dear Friends

What a gorgeous day we are having today at LuLu’s. Of course, the sun is always shining here, because even when it’s raining, we have sunshine in our hearts. But this is also the beginning of our summer season when the weather is simply glorious along my beloved Gulf Coast.

I know that many of you who visit our area every year are concerned with the national news reports about the recent oil leak. This indeed could become a serious challenge for us both emotionally and physically as we await news of how this environmental tragedy will affect us. Personally, I prefer to remain positive because I know if we are called to action we will respond in the spirit that coastal people are born with. We will weather this storm as we have done with the many storms that have roared upon our shores in the past, working hard, side-by-side, with dedication, compassion, and finding some hard-earned fun in the process.

Personally, I am hoping that there will be little damage or interruption of beach recreation in Gulf Shores; hopefully just a mere inconvenience, much like too many jelly fish in the water or the occasional riptides. So I have a very special message for those of you planning a trip to our little piece of Alabama paradise. Please don’t miss the opportunity to have one of the most memorable vacations of your life!

Most of you travel with children. What a great opportunity to teach your kids so many valuable life lessons: The beauty of volunteering. The importance of helping your neighbors during a crisis. The opportunity to show them the fragile ecosystem that creates the remarkable Gulf of Mexico. Plus, there are many, many fun ways to enjoy our area so check out www.gulfshores.com and click “things to do" at the top of the page.

From renting a kayak and paddling your way through the serene back bays to taking a dolphin cruise or learning how local shrimpers catch the prized crustacean, there is a bounty of activities to enjoy and places to visit, not the least is our own adorable LuLu’s where the kids can play on our very own sand dunes, complete with beach toys and the Fountain for Youth, while the parents are entertained with fine beach cuisine, live music, and a floating theatre that parades in front of our waterfront deck.

So I’m inviting you all to come on down. Please don’t turn your backs on the Gulf Coast. We need your support and are open for business. Let us do what we do best: give you the time of your life. The weather is beautiful and I definitely wish you were here to enjoy it with me.

We will keep you posted with the latest developments in this ongoing story and please check out the other websites below if you are interested in volunteering while you are here. Hope to see you soon.

All my gumbo love,

Lucy

Click here for Gulf Coast Volunteer Resources.