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You might simply flip when you read this next line, but It's true.
Our kids have never walked the shores of the ocean.
They've never seen its massiveness nor smelt its salty smells. They have seen plenty of shells and have heard many a story, but to experience the hot sand between their toes and to hear the constant lapping of waves....? Well, they haven't. Not yet... anyway. That actually may change later this summer... as we, Lord Willing, head to NC and VA for a week of much anticipated vacation.
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Our kiddos have been enjoying a week of Vacation Bible School at their Grandma Rhoda's church. Last evening, we had some time to kill. Mind you, we live 40-45 minutes away from her church - but due to another time commitment we were actually early (for a change!)... and we needed something to do. Honestly, someone needed to use "the facilities"- QUICK!! ... and this is what immediately came to mind.
It was an easy choice. The Fishing Pier of Lake Nockamixon.
Now... we've been here before, but its been awhile. There definitely was a fresh draw and an intense awe. If you know what I mean? You would have thought we had found a "treasure chest"...everywhere we looked. From skipping stones, to finding "seaweed", shells, spotting a heron, and fish bone/skeleton ... oh, and the fistful of flowers... are always a treasure in and of themselves.
Enjoy the photos of our brief visit to the lake/"ocean". I wish I had gotten a few more photos with the kids in the frame...but, we'll take what we got!
The moments sped by and we needed to head off to VBS. Where we continued to learn more about God's Creation. Oh, the depths of his love....
PS: Do you know how many times I heard the begging to go back to the water, again...today?!??
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Joining up with Five Minute Friday - on the prompt word : Ocean.
Thank you for reading my thoughts here, today!!
Bevy, this post so touched my heart.. this Kentucky born and raised girl never saw the ocean until I was 24 years old..once I saw it I was hooked.. It can be beautiful and scary if you think about it.. what I always found to consider the most was the lives that were being lived on the other side.. When I lived in Florida, and had stressful days, I would go to the ocean and sit on the shore and send my troubles out over the waves, pretending I was telling my troubles to people on the other side.. So calming, so relaxing.. I really enjoyed this and hope someday your kiddos get to walk with sand between their toes.. Not for everyone though, just like the mountains suffocate me.. OPEN spaces call my name.. Love and hugs
ReplyDeleteI can see them all.. YAY so beautiful.. you captured some beautiful moments..
ReplyDeleteI think that's a common experience for mid west living. :) Lakes count too :)
ReplyDeleteBut I am glad that you might make your way to the ocean. I remember when my grown up girl friend Sarah first saw the beach as a twenty one year old. It was so special. I hope your kids get to experience that soon. Happy summer!
Thank you for your sweet comment and yes, we're hoping for a wonderful FIRST visit...coming up. If I know them... they're never going to want to leave!!!
DeleteThis post just screams...SUMMER!
ReplyDeleteOnce you get that feeling of warm sand in between your toes, the smell of salt in the air and that sound...oh tha sound I’d the waves!... you get hooked for ever!
Christine... how close are you to the West Coast, shore line?? I know. I love the sounds... and the feeling of sand. But, I truly fear the water!! (I'm not a swimmer!) - but, I know... Scott and the kiddos... mostly the kiddos are going to be "hooked" for ever. Suckers!! LOL. It's the history, too, that I have of MAJOR sunburn and that sand found in too many places... where it just shouldn't be. :)
DeleteSorry this is late! These are great thoughts about enjoying God's creation. He really is amazing!
ReplyDelete-Your fellow FMF blogger