We are leaving the sea for the mountains. The sea calms me. I walked a mile on the beach and boardwalk one morning this past week. The blue expanse stretches into infinity. The tide rises and falls in a precision set in order at Creation; therefore, I am humbled by God’s order, and I’m able to believe in His control. Not only believe, but to rest and be still.
I recall the carefree days spent with Bee on Rockaway Beach: dipping in the water, building sand castles, flying a kite. I remember her saying while holding the kite string, “This is the funnest day of my life.” I could agree. Bee and I like to eat chicken empanadas at one of the colorful picnic tables on the boardwalk, overlooking the sea.
The full moon cast a luminous glow on the waves as we stepped onto the boardwalk. A young man said, “If only _ was here.” There’s a romance about the ocean. (He has been happily married for many years to that sweet girl.)
A sea sunrise should not be missed. Perhaps, it’s my favorite time to stand on the shore, and I remember gathering with the writing group, coffee mugs in hand, watching the orange ball rise over the horizon at Myrtle Beach. Beach time is bonding time. (Not everyone appreciated the sand drug into the vacation rental.)
Why go to the mountains? Look for me on the beach this summer. Berniece
An Ordinary Life 
You might fall in love with the mountains if you stay long enough 🙂
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Excuse me? Why NOT go to the mountains? With their beauty and grandeur they are a place to soak up the majesty of God. No yucky sand, no throngs of people! You can hear the rustle of the pines instead of noisy seagulls. You can walk on carpets of leaves instead of hot sand. You can sit on the porch of a cabin with your morning coffee and look out on God’s handiwork instead of undressed people.
Now tell me why we weren’t invited to join you?
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Love it, Yvette. Come. Please come. I’m very sad to be there by ourselves.
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I’m so sorry we are not with you as planned. I’m sad today. Let’s try again! I hope you enjoy your time in the mountains. Love to you.
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Likewise. 💖
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Do you choose between your children? No, you love them equally. That being said, I am afraid I am slightly partial to the ocean.
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