Once again, I have become lax in writing, as I seem to do from time to time. We left Vale on the 16th of September and plan to be here until the 16th of October.
There were many good reunions and family gatherings during the end of August and the first two weeks of September. There was a meeting in Charlotte with my fellow nursing- school graduates. The other gatherings centered around birthdays. Having a birthday celebration for a son turning 51 is not only a shock to him, but to his Mom. He reminded me that I now have a son who is moving toward 60! I told him I preferred to think of him as my son who is still in his very early 50's. I suppose it is all in how one relates to age. I once read that if none of us knew our age, how old would we be? Interesting perspective because it allows me to choose my age according to how I feel on any given day. Some days I am very lucky and declare that I am still forty-five, only to discover that within a few short hours (and perhaps some chores that required that age and strength), I have somehow hit "warp-speed" into the reality of my present age!
Speaking of speed, my younger brother and wife are this day in flight returning from a ten-day vacation to the Holy Land, Jerusalem. We have been enjoying all those amazing pictures that arrived daily with lovely scenery from all their visits. The most moving scene was one where an entire group of travelers gathered at dusk, high above the city on the top of a building or a balcony and to the accompany of a single flute, gazed out over the lights of the city of Jerusalem while singing the song, "How Great Thou Art". It must have been an amazing moment in their time there.
As I was saying, we are at the beach and have been having a wonderful time. Lee has enjoyed several fishing trips with his friend, Ted, and some other companions here on the Island. The catch has been fair (not the big haul like last year), but enough to enjoy the companionship of friends over the two fish fries we have had! The fish have been so limited that we have had to curb the list of eaters to just the fishermen & wives, not the usual abundance of neighbors and others to invite over! The guys keep going out hoping for the big catch of the Season! Needless to say, Lee is having the vacation he anticipated.
I have enjoyed finishing reading a book I started last month, and have begun another. I have been fortunate to have some beach-time to read, and for some beach walks. I spent three hours yesterday working on a photo book, only to inadvertently delete! In my frustration, I abandoned that for a while in favor of Knitting. I soothed my burnished feelings with a trip to Wal-Mart to purchase the yarn and knitting needles. I completed half of the scarf last night while we were watching the 5th and 6th CD's of a "Band of Brothers".
Today began with some rain that has now changed to bright sunshine. The temperature is a comfortable 72 degrees. Looks like I may get that time on the beach after all! Aaaaaah........Life is good, even if one does have a son who is now slightly 50!
More Later........................................................Brenda
