I am trying to enjoy the memories I’m making today with my babies… riding bikes along the water, kisses and pigtails, skipping rocks and turtle watching.
I’m also remembering and relishing in memories from a time ago, another child by the water. Sitting and waiting, earthworms and fishing licenses, hours on a muddy bank and finally a 4 inch bluegill.
He gave me so many good memories… times when it was fine just to chase a dream as a child… and persistence… even if it meant an entire day on the bank before finally that one winning catch. I’m losing him, my grandpa, and it’s hard. It won’t be long now, and maybe that’s best, but it hurts just the same.
And so, for today… smiles. Some filled with tears, but good tears, of memories past and the confidence that the new memories made today will last in my child’s mind just as long and the hope that they will hold half as much distinction.
~K
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