Contrasts

My Life Story would start...my life is full of contrasts..like the pictures below...from Beech to Beach...all in one week...we started this week at Beech Mountain to see some real snow.When the forecast says snow in our area..it really means that light dusting of confectionery sugar. There have been times in my life when we would drive from Fl. to the mountains just to see that light dusting and be very happy to have found some snow...Now..we want SNOW!
One trip my Mom, Gene and siblings and I drove after church way into Georgia just to play in it in a church cemetery....come on..fess up...you remember that ill-fated trip....(hint) as always we were seated by the kitchen at supper time and you know who was NOT happy with her food...we are so lucky to have had those memories! We had parents who took us places...even if by the time you younger ones came along it "was only to the farm".. I believe my wanderlust was fostered by parents who would drive those LONG 12 hours to NC. Or maybe it is the gypsy blood, eh sista?
We head to Bike Week in our hometown this weekend..so it is back to the Beach. I am so looking forward to hugs from those same brothers and sister. I most look forward to meeting a "new" grand-nephew that I have yet to meet...I am bringing Graham his rocker caned with loving hands. I have only seen pictures of this baby but know when I finally get to hold him..the other Graham will be smiling down on us. Families..how fortunate we who have been close to ours..
I refer now sometimes to "from the four to the eight"..you all know what I mean...two each to carry on. I wish that our parents had lived longer to see how much we love each other and these so far..eight more of the newest generation to carry on the third tier. Today, my heart is filled with joy to write this all down.
Today is a gift..That is what is why it called the present!