August Afternoons …

I feel blessed to breathe in the stunning scenery

as we walk together towards the water

beside my Babydoll’s big tree

crossing over the arched bridge

flattening the gorgeous green of the grass shoots sprouting up

then stepping full-speed onto the beach

feeling the soft sea sand squish beneath our feet

and as my grandchildren

pick up sticks to draw in the pale plastered soil;

denting the smooth surface

as they admire the glistening grains of sand

where shells are scattered and shattered

as the sunshine smiles on our skin

I marvel at the memories we are making

transforming

ordinary afternoons

into extraordinary ones

and as the wind whips our hair

laughter sings in the air

before we head back over the bridge

to the tall tree

and climb higher than before…

May our lives always reach for the heights of Heaven

while living on this old earth

and looking down on life may we always be aware

of how much our Heavenly Father loves us

and when my grandchildren’s younger years

slip into slightly older years

may they always remember the good memories

of a happy childhood

and know how very loved they are

whenever they smell the fragrance of flowers

dangling down into their days...

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Brenda.ps23©