It's been nearly 24 years since we took our kids (just the two 18-month-old boys boys at that time) to St. Augustine Beach for the first of what would become two decades of annual visits. One day, on a morning just like this - clear and cool and sunny -- I discovered, as I was getting dressed, that Josh was awake in his crib, and asked if he wanted to go out for a walk with me. Of course he was enthusiastic, and so at probably about 7:00 am I carried him and one of the strollers down to the beach and pushed him along the water for a mile or two.
The ocean sparkled in the sunlight, and Josh was so blonde and so full of joy.
The ocean sparkled in the sunlight, and Josh was so blonde and so full of joy.
I feel the longing in that post. Oh to be with the boys again in that sunshine with the sparkling sea stretching forever.
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ReplyDeleteIt's like trying to hold onto light...
Thinking of you and Josh.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessed memory, GG.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and painful.
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful memory.
Ah, thank God for beautiful memories like this one. I wish he were there with you now.
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