Good Wednesday morning! This is a picture from last night as we took our last boat ride of the season. It was so beautiful, if a bit chilly, on a September evening on the lake. The cool air, the quiet lake, and the early darkness confirmed that summer has finally relinquished herself to fall.
Today, we are loading up and heading to the ocean! Our house is about fifteen minutes from the beach, on a quiet little road on the bay. And, as the lovely woman who built and owned the house told us, "It is a Pennsylvania house!" Strangely enough, she and her husband are from our hometown!!! We had just found out when we bought the house! No wonder I felt at home the minute I walked in the door! We will stay at the condo for a few days until the beds are made up, and the kitchen is put together. My first task? Decorating for fall and Halloween! Stay tuned. : )
This day begins a new chapter in our family's life. Our lives are less structured now, and I have always thrived on structure and routine. As I have gotten older, however, I realize that I can enjoy each day as it comes, regardless of whether or not I know exactly what tomorrow brings. I can enjoy a September afternoon without wishing it was Halloween. When Christmas comes, I will be ready. And if I'm not, I will enjoy it just as much. If I leave today to stay at the beach, and I am not sure exactly what day I will return, I am good. ( Sometime in early November. ) This is a gift that comes with age. And I am most thankful for it.
I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday, my friends. Thank you for visiting! I will see you on Friday!
BillieJo
It sounds like a very exciting new chapter for you and your family. Relax and enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, your blog is beautiful!! Learning to take life a day at a time, when needed is a skill I had to learn with age as well. I like an ordered life, but I'm better able to roll with what life throws at me. Maybe that's a skill best learned at the ocean!
ReplyDeleteI think you are right. I did not possess this "go with the flow" attitude until I was older and it s a gift. Enjoy your time at the beach!
ReplyDeleteSafe travels to your get-away home! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteSafe travels and enjoy this new stage of life.
ReplyDeleteYes! Each day is precious, and we must celebrate it. But I also think it is such a blessing to NOT know the future. Just think of all the worry and anxiety it would add to our lives. I hope you have a great time, and can't wait to see your decorations!
ReplyDeleteSo much more living in the moment - which is a priceless gift. Love that for you so much dear Friend! What an exciting new chapter. Can't wait to see how you decorate it up for our favorite season. ;) Wishing you safe travels and lots of fun!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteExciting times are ahead for you! Looking forward to seeing your fall decorating in your new place:)
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you and can't wait to see pictures.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful photo of the lake.
ReplyDeleteSounds like happy times ahead for you.
The ocean is my favorite place! Sounds like you have a great adventure ahead of you! Being able to take things as they come has a peaceful quality to it. Have a wonderful time!
ReplyDeleteIt all sounds wonderful! Enjoy your time there!
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful. Enjoy your time at the beach!
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited for you. We both love the ocean and living in Washington where we could drive to either the Washington or Oregon coast and just inhale the salt air. I, too have learned to be a lot more flexible than when I was younger. It must be a perk of getting older. :-) Have fun my friend.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
Enjoy... Looks great and precious!
ReplyDeleteSending you blessings as you and your family begin a new chapter, my friend.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your new to you condo. It's chilly here in Oregon as well. Rain coming on Saturday. I have been busy lately 😕 but it's good to get things taken care of indoors. Blessings and good times, Becky
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