Ocean Shores
June 16, 2010 personal I went to Ocean Shores for a day.
I found beauty in the way the wind tangled my split end hair and how the sand stuck to my knobby knees. The sun
hit my scarred nose that I wish was normal.
A girl got tangled up in her kite , Ashley searched for beach prizes and Claire ran into the ocean. I followed her in
but wussed out when I realized how cold the water was. A boy hit the sand with a stick as his mom yelled at him in
a foreign language.
We drove back and I stuck my hand out the window and let the rush of air move my fingers as I tried to sing the
words I knew to the songs of Dr. Dog.
We found a trail halfway back to Olympia. Walking through fields, trees and swamps we hoped to find the river we
saw from the highway. I may have swallowed a bug and the smell of damp air lingered over the mud we stepped in.
It caked the bottoms and sides of my favorite boots and I thought about who I am.
I make mistakes every day. I don't always hold up my side of the friendship. My communication is sometimes off. I
am a workaholic. I am sarcastic - which can either offend or loosen someone up. I don't relate well with other's
emotions but I know how to encourage. I get my hopes up. I like to be alone- but not lonely. It's hard for me to get
my words right.
I am independent. I am quick to forgive. I can take care of myself. I know what it means to sacrifice. I know what I
deserve. I love to make people laugh. Despite my features that I deem less than perfect, my Creator finds them
exquisite. To Him, I am beautiful. From my horrible posture right down to my dry sense of humor.
More importantly, I am chosen. I am redeemed. I am forgiven. I am made whole. I am unique. I am worthy. I am
pursued. And I am loved. Oh my lans, I am loved.
I drove home and saw all the lies that said I'd never be pretty, skinny, smart or talented enough begin to fade away.
I nodded and told myself I should go to Ocean Shores more often.
Olympia, Aberdeen and Ocean Shores, WA
Reader Comments (27)
i have favourites, yes i do! yes, indeed i do! and your words (your WORDS!) are ringing true in my own spirit and i'm grateful for you in the sharing and relating.
Smiles,
Keilah
1 Mortals make elaborate plans, but God has the last word.
2 Humans are satisfied with whatever looks good;
God probes for what is good.
3 Put God in charge of your work,
then what you've planned will take place.
4 God made everything with a place and purpose;
even the wicked are included—but for judgment.
5 God can't stomach arrogance or pretense;
believe me, he'll put those upstarts in their place.
6 Guilt is banished through love and truth;
Fear-of-God deflects evil.
7 When God approves of your life,
even your enemies will end up shaking your hand.
8 Far better to be right and poor
than to be wrong and rich.
9 We plan the way we want to live,
but only God makes us able to live it.
there is more. just thought i'd share what impacted me. with all this, as a photographer, we never know what is in the future but He is so good to provide and its refreshing to read what He is doing in your life. best of luck on your trip. international travel literally changed my life and i am certain God is going to bless you so much thru it. sorry for the long comment. i've been wanting to comment for some time....but always read on my iPhone. toodles.
And these frames are from another planet of awesomeness.