Fishing. Boating. Swimming. Today everything went according to plan
despite the drizzle and intermittent rain showers. We took long walks
along the lake stopping at every fishing hole. Armed with disgusting
chicken livers oozing with blood and a dozen night crawlers, we, and
when I say "we," I actually mean just Stanley, caught the only fish of
the day! We also fed a swarm of carp from the dock, like ducks, they
approached us immediately waiting to be hand fed. It was a highlight of
the day as hundreds of large 2-foot slimy carps reached out of the water
with their big mouths open anxiously awaiting our bait shop treats.
Swimming cooled us down from the sweltering heat. Henry and Audrey enjoyed flipping Stanley in the pool as I watched on.
The pinnacle of the day came around 6pm when we started on a sunset
cruise around the lake. Just me and my three babies surrounded by
natural beauty. After about 30 minutes, Stanley comfortably resting on
Audrey's lap, Henry next to me, my children began to quietly sing, "Lost
Boys" by Ruth B. First Aud, then Stan, then Henry joined in. It was
spontaneous and as natural as the setting sun. It was pure and innocent
and touched the deepest part of my loving heart. Lucky and grateful to
have such a moment.
Tomorrow morning, we leave for Kentucky. Stay tuned....
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