We Will Remember Them
At the 11th hour,
of the 11th day,
of the 11th month...
We will remember them.
Hanging on to Summer
Here we are. The great blue bowl of September skies covers us in the afternoons. The first day of this month was a great day to pile 6 adults and 2 children into the boat and take a short ride to Sidney Island for a day of sun and sand.
Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God's handwriting Ralph Waldo Emerson
Together we walked along the wooded trail to the walk-in campsite, then circled around to the other side of the small island, took steps back down to the beach and meandered back along the sand. Water + sticks + sand + children = unending entertainment.
Sticks and sand also provided entertainment for our son, who found this pointy-headed creature and thought he needed sunglasses.
Not even a hint of wind ruffled the tidal pools in the morning. Calm waters and perfect reflections hint at the resignation of summer's soon end. Meanwhile, we soak in the sun and delight in the thought of cooler nights.
Go out, go out, I beg of you, and taste the beaut…
Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything beautiful, for beauty is God's handwriting Ralph Waldo Emerson
Together we walked along the wooded trail to the walk-in campsite, then circled around to the other side of the small island, took steps back down to the beach and meandered back along the sand. Water + sticks + sand + children = unending entertainment.
Sticks and sand also provided entertainment for our son, who found this pointy-headed creature and thought he needed sunglasses.
Not even a hint of wind ruffled the tidal pools in the morning. Calm waters and perfect reflections hint at the resignation of summer's soon end. Meanwhile, we soak in the sun and delight in the thought of cooler nights.
Go out, go out, I beg of you, and taste the beaut…
Absolutely beautiful! Loved this post Lorrie--thank you!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Aimee
I remember as a schoolgirl selling poppies and memorizing In Flanders Field. Do children still do that in school, I wonder?
ReplyDeleteMy father took Veteran's Day seriously and expected us to also. He and 3 of his brothers served in WW II and all came home safely. He never forgot the many who did not and he taught my sisters and I to remember them.
Amen.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Beautiful photo for a very special day of remembrance.
ReplyDeleteYes we will remember and be grateful.
ReplyDeletePoppies for remembrance of so many. . . . . and today, in 1942, my parents were married, this is always a very emotional date for me. The sun has has actually decided to make an appearance here after many dismal days - it makes the day even more special.
ReplyDeleteYour photo is lovely Lorrie.
Thinking of those long gone and all they gave.
Mary -
How very thoughtful Lorrie. Together we honour those who have fought for our country and for our freedom.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Lorrie. The veterans have forever changed our lives for the better.
ReplyDeleteI thought I had you on my blogroll but I think with changing blogs, I misplaced it. I am glad you commented and am following you.
Have a lovely evening!
Indeed we will remember. xx
ReplyDeleteA beautiful remembrance~
ReplyDeleteAmen, Lorrie...and may we never, ever forget them! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteA beautiful reminder so simply put.
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