An Inspiring Message in the Sand – Guideposts

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Walking the beach alone wasn’t how I wanted to spend that Saturday. I worked hard all week, and I looked forward to the weekends with my family. Unfortunately my grown kids didn’t always want to sit at home with me. I’d hoped by this time in my life I’d have grandkids to visit, but it wasn’t to be.

 

I strolled slowly up and down, digging my toes into the wet sand. The smell of the salty air and the roar of the surf soothed me. What a delight it would be to have a little companion on my beach visits. I just have to be patient, I told myself. I’ll have grandchildren if and when it’s meant to be.

 

I sat down on a sand dune. As I stared at the sea I suddenly felt blessed to have the healthy family I did have. Two sons, 16 and 22, and a daughter, 14, and my oldest son, Mike, who’d been married three years.

 

I got up to continue my walk, but I only made it 20 yards before I stopped in my tracks.

 

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