Soul Re-Boot

My car broke down on Orcas Island.  

An expensive venture for my pocketbook, 

but what price can you put on a SOUL RE-BOOT? 

Spending time with my mother's sister, whom I ADORE... and her sweet husband...

having lunch with my youngest daughter, just the two of us...

(she is working at Rosario for the summer)

and seeing her happier than she has ever been...

driving around with no destination in mind...

buying beautiful pottery...

reading... crocheting... playing a magnificent piano...  

I feel the spirit of my grandmother and grandfather everywhere I turn... 

and my mom and dad...  

I am learning to "be still" (Aunt Barb might argue with that point)...

looking out over the water and breathing it all in... 

Maybe I feel everyone around me because I am finally allowing myself to.

I am not self-medicating with cleaning and working and driving 

and all the unimportant things I busy myself with at home.

The T.V. is OFF. 

I can hear my thoughts.

 I look out over the trees... from my aunt's deck... and see this.

Prayers are being answered that I didn't realized I had asked for.

I wish I could have spent more time up here with my father...  

just the two of us.

Get out your telescope dad... 

I'm right here.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY CAPTAIN BOBBY