Sometimes I have to pinch myself that where we live, day after day, is actually a vacation destination for many people who come from far away to spend a weekend on the beach. They may have saved money for months to afford a few days splashing around in the waves and relaxing on the san that makes up our neighborhood. I feel such gratitude that I can zip down the beach road on a whim, as we did yesterday, with less than two hours to spare; we simply needed to swim in the sea. It was almost 100 degrees outside and the sun gleamed in a brilliant blue sky. So off we went, while Kai was at camp, to the beach. The older two boys swam gleefully as I read Bread and Wine and dreamed of delicious meals to make my sun-kissed family for dinner. At one point I looked up and snapped this photo of my view. Then I pinched myself. This really is our home , our daily vacation spot, the place my boys have now lived for longer than anywhere else in their lives. We are living this beachy ...
What a beautiful quiet moment!
ReplyDeleteMisty! So nice to meet a fellow North Dakotan this morning! Even though you are no longer here, it sounds like the ND spirit is within you. And a coffee-loving Catholic as well? We've already got a few things in common. This photo is precious! Wow. It was an emotional visual for me. I hope to come back for another visit soon. :)
ReplyDeleteSo, so sweet.
ReplyDeleteLovely! What a sweet, sweet moment.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a wonderful weekend :)
SO sweet! Those are my favorite kind of moments.
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Oh you will forever be glad you captured this moment. Nothing sweeter than your lovie's sleeping breath on your cheek. *sigh*
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