Summer has floated by

Ha!  Sugarwings found the perfect spot for shade on the boat, hiding under the tube with her big sis.  “Turbo” is a good nickname for her, that arrow pointing her way is pretty accurate.

Funny, last year the lake, and much of KS was flooded. We didn’t take the pontoon out a single time.  That felt like a big issue and worry then.  

But then 2020 came along, right? 

I’d much prefer 2019’s deep puddles to what this year has wrought.

 

But as I’ve said.
We go on.

I find my happy moments.

Cherish what I have.

Appreciate that I’m lucky to have so much.

We have spent some nice afternoons and evenings on the lake, with loved ones and friends.

The water has been serene and just what my soul needed.  Laughs with friends, snuggles with kids, lots of tasty picnics.

In years past, Ryan rarely came out to the lake with us.  So, it isn’t a place where I expect to see him, like I do around the house or on walks. 

The boat has been a pleasant respite from the sadness.  And it’s been fun to be with grand fairies.

Our summer began on the boat, getting together for the first time in months with people we missed on Memorial Day weekend.  After corona virus isolation, the experience was so rich and wonderful, I soaked in as much joy and sunshine as my soul could sop up.

Then my world crashed the next day, when we found Ryan’s body.  One of the happiest days of my life was followed by the worst.

  Labor Day is coming up this week, and summer is coming to a close.  We will still have some lazy autumn afternoons to float along and enjoy the changing leaves.  

Everything changes, seasons pass.  

The virus is changing our world, but the best part we can do is hang on to what pleasures we can find, right? I am grateful for peace, wherever I can find it.

Comments

[Ellen D. Bailey]

Karla, it's nice to see that you've been able to get out and enjoy your world a bit. Please remember to take care of yourself!

[Gayla J Pappenfoht]

Karla--- I cannot fail to send you my sincere heartfelt thoughts for your horrible loss. I have not been reading anyone's blogs this summer due to some really scary issues with my son's health. I decided to browse through and am so shocked and deeply sad to hear about Ryan. There just are no words. None. This horrible pandemic is causing and revealing much more than the virus, you are so right. As a years long reader, I almost feel I know you and your family in person. Hugs.

[Holly Seymour]

Dear Karla and Family, this loss of your son Ryan is heart breaking. I will pray for your comfort in the wake of all of this sorrow. God Bless You.