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 ...
how absolutely soothing. What lovely photos! I'm a little envious of your peaceful walk.
ReplyDeleteLove the footprints and the path to the beach - a path to peace, to embracing the sacred ordinary, a journey into sanctuary! Blessings...
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness... this is so beautiful Misty! Makes me miss the beach so much. Thank you for taking me on a little beach break this afternoon. Gorgeous. :)
ReplyDeleteAn incredible collection. I really like your footprint shots and the mermaid's purse. Thank you for sharing this walk.
ReplyDeleteI don't go to the beach very often. Seeing your photo's makes me regret that. How beautiful and peacefull it looks.
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness ~ Thank You For Allowing Us To Join In Your Beautiful Walk Along The Shore. It Truly Made My Whole Morning! There's Just Something About Being That Close To The Water ~ Feeling The Sand Beneath Your Feet ~ Embracing The Moments Shared By Precious Visitors Who Left Their Imprint For You To See. I Discovered You Today Thru Jennifer's Sneak Peak Friday And I Feel So Blessed To Have Walked With You Today. Hugs From Georgia, Terri
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I especially love the photos of your footprints in the sand next to the bird's footprints.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures, as always!
ReplyDeleteMisty.... Thanks so much for sharing this peaceful beach walk! I'm land locked in Iowa and everything in me wishes I lived near a beach! For a second today, I was there. Thanks again..
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Misty ~ wonderful 'walk on the beach' ~ excellent photography and best of all you look like you are having a wonderful time ~namaste, carol (A Creative Harbor)
ReplyDeleteMisty, these pics are so beautiful! I live on the east coast of Canada where many of our beaches are beautiful - but we only get to find such treasures a few months in the year. :-( Your photos made me all dreamy again for being barefoot in the sand. (The ocean is frozen in ice and snow right now)... still a few months to go. xoxo
ReplyDeleteps: that photo of you in the blue with the ocean in the background is so gorgeous...
ReplyDeleteI wish I was on that beach. Beautiful breath-taking pictures.
ReplyDeleteI grew up close to the Jersey shore and miss it every day. Thank you for sharing your walk on the beach. It was wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you!! I'm from New England and have lived far from the sea for many many years. But I find it calling in my soul, from time to time, and I need to be filled up. This was a little snippet of joy and refreshment for my soul today. Thank you so much for posting it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I'm blessed to also live by the ocean. Are you on the east coast or west coast?
ReplyDeleteWow! So peaceful and beautiful. You captured the "mood" for sure! Came here from EE's blog.
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