Overlooking

As I stood here, looking out over the break of the ocean, I turned and I viewed the river that ran into it. I paused. As I stepped back, I could cast my view upon both. It was a wonderful rage to behold. And I found myself remembering standing here with my grandfather. And then my father. And a few other uncles which we will not discuss here. LOL.

At my age now it is my turn to reminisce. As I feel the ocean mist drop over me and smell the salts that are contained within it, I felt a sense of Accomplishment. And in the sense, It was not only for myself but also for my forefathers. The father’s before, that walked us up the river and taught us how to be a fisherman.

As I was educated on the art of being a fisherman, being taught what to keep and what to let go. The fish is there to provide. Just think how you would feel if you were that fish out of water. It has life. It gives life.

And you should return it, to continue life, if you’re not going to use it to continue your own or yours. And because of these teachings, I do believe I am the man that I have become today. A fourth and fifth generation graciously allowed to be able to stand here. A spot that will inspire future generations. Just as I have taught my sons to be fisherman. Hopefully they will cast these lessons that I have “ been bestowed upon”, to continue the integrity of the message.

Daaaaaaaaaaaadddd!!! Everyone’s looking for you everywhere! Mom‘s in a fit! How long have you been standing here? It’s almost time for dinner. I know personally I’ve been looking for it for at least two hours. I need to ask you something important. Can I borrow the car? I promise to fill the tank. I just got this hot date. And your Beamer is the “IT”. KEYS? No Drinking! No JOINTING! “DAD! You know better”. Keys. And there it is. The middle one. The one that took it from the before, and dished it out to the after. But the most precious thing observed, was how he buffered it so much. Almost just enough to teach, but not to advantage. Perfect spot for me too give my thanks. And the keys to my Beamer. He still doesn’t know that when he graduates here in a month, it will become his. He has already been accepted to a major university with scholarships. Both academic and Sports! This son of mine, I am convinced, will never know what it feels like to be a fish out of water. In everything that he does, I see enjoyment. He’s driving every girl crazy! He has changed his cell phone number three times. My Lord.

OK. I do believe I have it in hand that I have conveyed to the next generations correctly. As I turned in, begin my walk back to the wedding, my daughter and my grandsons, and my other grandsons spot me! And now I know how my grandfather’s felt. It’s a wonderful feeling.

These boys are strong! Total, I have four grandsons and three granddaughters. Every one of them, gorgeous and handsome. Most are making the best of the things. And every one of them understands that just because you’re gorgeous does not make you beautiful. Uh-oh.

Spot the boss. 50 yards distance at 2 o’clock. I do not believe I’ve been spotted. Belay that. The wonderful love of my life looked over my way, and I receive the beautiful smile that I always receive. A wonderful woman that taught my daughters and is teaching my granddaughters what it means to have etiquette. To have manners. To project integrity.

“ Sweetie, Are You OK? I knew where you were as everyone else was running around looking.” My Wife. My wonderful wife. Over 23 years.

” it was quite a time. You do remember our little agreement, don’t you? It’s the only” little agreement” that we have between us. So far.

Giggling, I reply “ Yes Mam I do definitely remember”.

“AND”

“ Neither of us will spend more than 2.5 hours away without some sort of communication to let the either know they are OK.

“Correct”

“I left my phone on my bureau so that I wouldn’t be interrupted when I was giving thanks. Over at “ THE SPOT.” As sometimes the love of your lives do, have an over concern for their immediate family. That’s one of those things you don’t cross. As the saying may go “if mama is not happy, nobody is happy.” However my wife’s concern is not without a do. I have been finding myself walking into the kitchen and forgetting why I walked into the kitchen. My wife talks with me “you can remember all the lyrics to all the songs of the 60s and 70s. She jokes with me about it. However, we both know. It was just too much of one decade, which we pay for in decades to come.. being she was no stranger to it, she did participate to a much lesser degree. Could you help me from doing it to a much higher degree.

OK sweetie, just let me know. If you leave your phone, just step over and let me no.

” I most certainly will, dear. I didn’t mean to cause alarm. Just to give things to the prior generations. And let them know we’re continuing on.”And we’re keeping the faith all along the way.” And she understood perfectly that it was a need for me.

“Your last son is getting married today!” How do you feel?

“This is true. However, still have the last daughter. At least we had a couple more years to save up for the one.” My little girl. The youngest. The one you’re just not sure about. Spends some time out at the spot. The one thing I’ve never asked is why? She does find peace. And she does have a few more years to go before she even has to think about worrying about being an adult.

I don’t feel old. At least my mind doesn’t feel old. It wants to keep going going going just like the Bunny. However. When the body attempts to keep up with it, “strange things happen”! And you find out a whole new meaning to the word, PAIN” however I am completely ambulatory. And I even shoot a few hoops have a couple of Tylenol. Grandsons, you know.