This Wasn’t the Plan… Our Costa Rica Story

How did a dream trip to Costa Rica with the kids turn into a full-on lesson in “go with the flow”… when scams, storms, and the ocean had other plans?In Episode 13, Tim & Amy share the wild (and honestly unreal) story of their Costa Rica trip with Star and Phoenix—where almost nothing went the way they expected, but they still walked away with deeper trust, better teamwork, and memories they’ll never forget.You’ll hear:✨ Why Tim passed the wheel early (and how that simple switch saved the vibe) ✨ The “we just got scammed” moment on the way to Manuel Antonio National Park ✨ Waking up at 3AM to the Jurassic Park sound of howler monkeys… with the doors wide open ✨ The storm that dropped a massive tree onto the Airbnb—right over the room they were supposed to sleep in ✨ The beach photo shoot that turned into an intense tide-and-rock scramble (plus the snow cone that healed everyone’s soul afterward) ✨ The “curse” moments: a tooth breaking, a mug shattering, the dryer dying, humidity chaos, and the water shoes lessonThey also share what this trip taught them about grace—how to stop fighting reality, adjust fast, and protect the relationship (and nervous system) when things start stacking up.If you’ve ever planned something with your whole heart… and life said “cute idea”—this one’s for you.Has a trip (or a season of life) ever gone totally off-script? Tell us in the comments 💛Support the show