I had a rough summer - out of work, couldn't see, just one of the worst summers I can ever really remember. No plans for a vacation, and mostly suffered from the disease known as self pity. I truly was in a state of depression that was mostly brought on by the "woe is me" syndrome (and to my credit, an inability to see at the ripe 'ole age of 37). But like all things, there was an angelic light at the end of that deep tunnel. My friend from childhood, Lynn, rented a house at the beach and insisted that Charles and I bring the boys down for the week. Knowing that we really couldn't afford to vacation with me out of work indefinitely, Lynn told me that the vacation house was paid for and all I needed was my bathing suit! We went to the beach and almost immediately, the cloud began to lift and the pity party was over. I have always told people in my life that the ocean, at least for me, is one of God's greatest creations. I can just sit on the beach and a calmness surrounds me and I feel His presence as if I have crawled into His arms. So, with a renewed attitude and a fresh outlook, I came home from the beach ready to face the challenges that my retinopathy puts in the way of my life. So, I wanted to post these pictures and relive the last few days of summer and thank Lynn for allowing me to share her vacation.
Lynn, you know I love you and cherish you as my oldest, dearest, friend and I will NEVER forget how much you touched my life this summer in what was truly a dark hour.
Charles and the boys posing with their surf boards.
Jarrett and his girl of the summer...Kennedy Newsom(Lynn's daughter)
Jarrett ready to ride on in.
Charles almost up!
Dalton showing them how its done.
My friends Lynn and Andy Newsom.
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