Today I woke up at 9am, and made myself some coffee. Justin wanted sausage biscuits and gravy for breakfast, but we were out of milk. So I slipped on a sundress and flip flops and walked five minutes to Cupecoy Market to buy a half-gallon of whole milk. On the walk back, I searched for a cloud in the sky. I only saw blue. We had breakfast together and then Justin went to campus to study. I cleaned the dishes then packed a bag with a towel and sun block lotion. I walked ten minutes to Mullet Bay Beach, which was almost deserted. The waves were small today, gently lapping the sand and quietly crashing into the rocks. The warm sand and hot sun made me sleepy as I lay there. Just as it was beginning to get unbearably hot, I walked into the ocean. The sun was so bright that the water was literally sparkling. I dove in. I tasted salt water on my lips and felt coarse shells under my feet as I came up from under the cold waves.
Dear myself: if life ever becomes ridiculously hard or exceptionally stressful, remember today. And then smile, because at one time in your life, you had it all.
3 comments:
Nicely said...so good!
You are a wise woman. I am glad you are taking advantage of this amazingly unique opportunity you've been given!!
Carlyn, you probably don't know this but when I have a heavy heart I turn to you and your thoughts. They have brought me through quite a few nights while thinking about my son, my sister, my mom and dad who have gone before me. I miss them so very much, as I do you and Justin. You are as beautiful inside as you are outside. We are so blessed that you chose our family to be apart of. Thinking about you, Justin, Chris, Joshua and Danielle and your beautiful smiles and warmness keeps me trudging through this life. I am thankful for Uncle Jim, for without him I would be truly lost. Knowing that I will get to be with family and friends during this Thanksgiving holiday makes me smile but it also makes me sad you two won't be with us...however, you will most definitely be in our hearts. We love you, Aunt Sharon
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