Tag Archives: St. Maarten

The Second Anniversary of Hurricane Irma in St. Maarten

Posted on September 6, 2019 by Patti Fralix

As Hurricane Dorian heads up the coast of the Eastern United States after decimating the Bahamas, Mike and I are in St. Maarten, remembering Hurricane Irma’s wrath here two years ago today. While Hurricane Dorian wiped out much of the … Continue reading →

Posted in change, gratitude, life | Tagged 36 beaches, Bigwood, Cherie's Cafe at Maho, damage, Dorian's wrath, Fralix, Grand Case, Hurricane, Hurricane Dorian, Hurricane Irma, island, Joe's Jewelry, Kakao, La Plage, La Vie en Rose, Marigot, Mike Fralix, Mullet Bay, Orient Beach, Patti Fralix, personal experience, Philipsburg, rebuilding, remembering, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Saint Martin, Sint Maarten, Sonesta, St. Maarten, The Fralix Group, The Royal Islander Club | 2 Comments

Back in St. Maarten

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Patti Fralix

It is that time of the year. Mike and I are on our two-week vacation in St. Maarten, a trip we have taken every year for the past twenty years, with the exception of last year, when we came for … Continue reading →

Posted in change, conflict, life | Tagged beaches, commitment, committed, Hurricane, Hurricane Dorian, island, Patti and Mike Fralix, Patti Fralix, St. Maarten, stopped drinking alcohol, The Fralix Group, vacation, weight loss, WW | 2 Comments

Let the Words of My Mouth Be Acceptable

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Patti Fralix

This week in our country we have witnessed an almost miracle; the return to civility. The death of George H.W. Bush, America’s 41st President, made most people stop the negativity and reflect on the life and legacy of this man … Continue reading →

Posted in hope, life, Relationships | Tagged 41st President, Changing Me from the Inside Out, country, faith, family, Fralix, gates, Gates of Speech, George H.W. Bush, God Bless America, Hurricane Irma, is it kind, Is it necessary, is it the right time, Is it true, legacy, life, Patti Fralix, politics, president, relationships, St. Maarten, The Fralix Group | Leave a comment

Waiting on Hurricane Florence

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Patti Fralix

As I write this, many people up and down the U.S. East Coast are preparing for and waiting for the largest hurricane that has occurred in many years, Hurricane Florence. Florence is about twenty-four hours away from making landfall, and … Continue reading →

Posted in change, conflict, life | Tagged 2018, 9/11, 911, change, commitment, competence, confident, Fralix, Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Irma, Mike Fralix, Never forget, Patti Fralix, St. Maarten, Tropical Storm Isaac | 1 Comment

St. Maarten/St. Martin Post Hurricane Irma

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I are in St. Maarten/St. Martin this week, one year after Hurricane Irma devastated the island. We were here when Hurricane Irma came through and wanted to come back and see the island while it is recovering. I … Continue reading →

Posted in life, thankful, traditions | Tagged Adventure of the Seas, book, experience, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria, India, island, Joe's Jewelry, Maho Beach, memories, Mike Fralix, Patti Fralix, Puerto Rico, rebuilding, Ron, Royal Caribbean, Sameer, September 5 2017, St. Maarten, St. Martin, storm, tourism, Veer | 6 Comments

What Difference Does a Year Make?

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I travel to St. Maarten on Saturday, to see how our precious island has recovered from Hurricane Irma. We will be there for the first anniversary of the hurricane, September 6. We lived through that hurricane and want … Continue reading →

Posted in change, life, travel | Tagged 2017, book, Book published, change, curious, Difference, fragility of life, Fralix, healing, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, island, learn vs not, lessons, life, life-changing events, Mike Fralix, Patti Fralix, September 6, St. Maarten, trip | 4 Comments

The Most Important Change to Make

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Jim Rohn, considered by many as America’s greatest business philosopher, said many things worth remembering. His quote, “Work hard at your job and you can make a living. Work hard on yourself and you can make a fortune,” is on my … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, change, life | Tagged best self, change, fortune, Fralix, Hurricane Irma, Jim Rohn, livelihood, living, Mike Fralix, money, organizational change, Patti Fralix, St. Maarten | 2 Comments

What a Difference a Year Makes

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Patti Fralix

One year ago today began a series of events that rocked my world. The first happened on this day, March 7th in 2017. That event was a serious car accident. Although it was serious and kept me down for several … Continue reading →

Posted in change, conflict, family, gratitude, life, Relationships, thankful, tragedy, travel | Tagged 2017, car accident, change, compassionate, Difference, family, Fralix, grateful, gratitude, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria, lessons, life, St. Maarten, The Four Agreements, unpredictability | 4 Comments

Full Retirement Age

Posted on December 2, 2017 by Patti Fralix

I passed an age milestone this week. On November 29th, I hit Full Retirement Age, which for me, is 66 years old. The years keep coming faster and faster. While aging has its challenges, it also has its benefits, … Continue reading →

Posted in conflict, family, gratitude, life, Relationships, thankful, tragedy | Tagged 2017, 66, car accident, change, children, communication, depression, family, friends, full retirement age, home, Hurricane, life, ptsd, relationships, retirement, social security, St. Maarten, thankful | 2 Comments

Part Six of Our Hurricane Irma in St. Maarten Experience

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Patti Fralix

After surviving Hurricane Irma in St. Maarten, four days after the hurricane hit, on September 10th, we were evacuated by Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. We sailed on Adventure of the Seas to Aruba, disembarking and overnighting there. The next … Continue reading →

Posted in conflict, family, gratitude, life, Relationships | Tagged American Airlines, book, Charlotte, Charlotte Douglas International Airport, children, daughters, Days Inn, depression, exhaustion, family, granddaughters, home, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, joy, life, pain, patience, Raleigh, relationships, relief, sadness, safe, September 2017, St. Maarten, Survival, thankful, welcome home | 2 Comments