Comes Together

As we welcome February and look to warmer days ahead, our community is still recovering from the severe rainstorm we encountered last month. At the time of writing, the Sheriff’s Department continues its search for missing 5-year-old boy Kyle Doan, who was swept away by raging floodwaters on January 9 near San Miguel. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and our community.

Our community was deeply impacted; a special thank you to emergency services, and the National Guard for being there for all those in need. Our thoughts are with the many residents displaced from their homes who now face the daunting task of rebuilding and clean-up. Despite the challenges, there are heartwarming stories of resilience and community support as people come together to help one another. Volunteers are offering their time and resources to help with the clean-up and rebuilding efforts. That is what makes our community so special.

In today’s fast-paced world, it can be all too easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life and neglect our health and well-being. From long work hours to constant social media stimulation, it can be challenging to make time for ourselves and prioritize our physical and mental health. But it’s important to remember that our health and well-being should be at the top of our list of priorities. This can include simple things like taking a few minutes each day to meditate or practice deep breathing exercises, going for a walk or run, or even just taking a few minutes to sit and enjoy a cup of tea and just be. Be being kind and compassionate to yourself, and recognize that your needs are just as important as anyone else’s. It’s about taking the time to do things that make you happy, whether that’s reading a book, going for a walk, or simply taking a few minutes to sit and breathe.

One thing I have learned over the years is don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Failure is a part of the process, so don’t let it discourage you. Learn from your mistakes and move on. The more you try, the more you will learn and the closer you will get to achieving your goals. Believing in yourself and having faith that you can achieve your dreams is the key to making them a reality. With hard work, determination, and a positive attitude, you can accomplish anything.

We hope you all have a wonderful February and a Happy Valentine’s Day. We appreciate all your love and support and look forward to what this year will bring.

We hope you enjoy this month’s issue of Avila Beach Life.

Rick Cohen

Greetings, fellow Avilones. February is upon us, and I bet you know what’s coming. This is the month we celebrate Valentine’s Day and President’s Day holidays. And, of course, my wife’s birthday. For the past 13 years, two of these dates were enjoyed with our now deceased, but not forgotten, dog Dodger, so it will be strange/ sad not having him around to help shop for greeting cards and presents. For some reason he always insisted on purchasing a supply of doggie treats for his “mom.”

By the time you receive this publication, about three weeks will have passed since the devastating January storms roiled Avila