~At the End of the Day ~ Picking Up Seashells with My Family~

Enough is enough ~ it is March and that means SPRING!!   Just warm enough to wear shorts and cool enough to wear a lightweight jacket at night ~ so why is it still cold outside! Every summer during my childhood, my sister and I scoured “Holden Beach” for sand dollars and seashells.   We stored them in our new sand buckets that we had to have every year from the “Beach Mart or Ben Franklin” store.   I can still remember when my Mom appeared with zip-lock bags ~ Happy Day!! But keep in mind money was tight so we only got one or two during the summer.   We still to this day use zip-lock bags and sand buckets.   All hands would pitch in until we had picked up decades of old shells.  We would wipe the sand off our knees and feet ~ but still get sand in the cottage and car. 

There is always a wave of happiness that comes over me when we reach the “Big Bridge” that takes you to the island of Holden Beach. My face with a wide grin of excitement.  I always know that I will find comfort there and wonderful memories of my Mom.  That is because it has been a part of my life since 1955!  (Yes, I’m getting old…not old yet!)  Many people come year after year making memories on this small island.   My sister and brother with their family hope to all meet at the Beach this summer ~ we divide easily some on the beach by 10:00 AM and others around 1:00 PM ~ some jumping waves and some sunbathing ~ some taking a nap and some shopping at the local gift shops ~ but we all gather for our family picture and head to the local ice cream shop and go-kart park on the last night ~ tears of joy for God’s blessings we’ve received the next morning as we say good-bye.  

I so wish my Mom could be with us “At the End of our last Day” at the Beach.  

Thank you for stopping by “At the End of the Day”. 

 

He stirs up the sea with His power, And by His understanding He breaks up the storm.  Job 26:4

 

Debra

Comments

[D]

Hi Debra,
thank you for visiting my blog! I LOVE the photo at the top of your blog and the talk about spring & shells and all things summery!! I am so ready for spring! I see you have recommended the movie "Notebook" -- do you have a family member w/ AD? Just curious -- my mom has AD. Early stage so far, but it's sad. I have bookmarked your blog -- look forward to reading more! D

[alisa]

Very pretty memories of the beach. I finally moved close to the beach at age 14. I hope I can create similar memories for my kids!

[much2ponder]

I enjoyed reading a little bit about your family and memories and it was endearing and touching. Thanks for popping in at my place:) I am blessed~!