LIFE'S A BEACH!

spar2

Yes, they are wonderful, you can find so many amazing creatures.  I am still hunting some pottery sea glass, have never actually found any of it, just read about it.

This is all I could find.

this little kid sure looks like he is enjoying himself

spar2

what peace and what beauty

shrink

Spar2 - I want to live in some of your photos like this last one.

The honeymooners are doing well although that picture wasn't us.

SoCalLisa

This surfer was also out yesterday...

LUVmy2girlZ

Hello BeachAngels~

Sad news...my mothers DH  just passed away last night.  They had just been married a year...old high school sweethearts that rekindled their friendship he was diagnosed w/ small cell lung cancer and mets to liver and brain....I am sorry if I am bringing such sad news to our beach....he  donated his body to science then he will be cremated and spread over the ocean....he was a charming positive soul that will be greatly missed.......

Rick ~ You were the one who only really knew...may you be at peace.  Until we meet again.....

You may be gone...but never from our mind and heart.....

faithandfifty

Oh LUV............... I'm glad that you were willing to tell us of this passing.

High school sweethearts. What an incredible story.

My heart goes out to your mom...... and of course to you.

hugs in the midst of the sorrow and the many emotions that all are feeling

soak up the serenity of our beach

footprintsangel

Dear Luv, My heart is reaching out to you, I know the how hard it is to lose that special some.     

I wrote this at my Grandmas funeral

When I Die

When I die sing no sad song for me, And cry no tears for you see,

My death will be a pleasure for me, Cause there will be no more pain,

I will be set free. Don't stand by my grave and wonder why, Why this

Person had to die. Cause I will be with my love ones in heaven you

see. And Oh how happy I will be!

My prays are with you Luv.

spar2

Luv, sweetie, am so sorry about your mom's DH.  thank you for sharing with us, will keep your mom and family in my prayers.

Foots, what a heart felt poem.

Shrink, wish I could wiggle my nose and make you a home on that beach.  Glad your doing good

Faith, glad to see your positive energy on the beach.

I just got home from work and am trying to wind down, it was really busy.

Hugs and Love from A to Z

faithandfifty

morning beachies-beauties..........

have strapped on my walking shoes, wish they were flip-flops and i was headed for sand

keeping each and all in my heart

ramping up for Sunday's departure for the NY road show. i've never attempted anything quite this involved...... keeping my fingers crossed for good travel mercies. 3 days, 3 cities, hundreds of K teachers sprinkled across the state: whew!

much love to each for the journey

good thing we have an angel watching over us!

julz4

LUV I am so sorry you are having to go through all this with so much close to your Heart!!! Know as the next few days go bye, You will have your Beach Treasured Friends with you at all times! In Your Heart!  I only wish that I could be with you in person to Give you A Big Hug!  Keeping You, Your Mother & Family in my thoughts & Prayers. That Peace will be with All of You in the coming Hours, Days, & Months. We are Here for the Good times as well as the Sad!

I saw this in a residents room the other night!

I Bring it Here to Share with You LUV & for anyone Else that Needs....

The Poem in the Box reads.....

The Worry Box....

This box is for your worries.

The aches within your heart.

A place to lock away your fears, where love and hope can start.

So keep this box beside you, and know how much they care, for when you need peace and joy, the angels will be there!

((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS OF COMFORT FOR YOU & YOUR FAMILY)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

This is a music box.....

It plays a song....

Here is the worded full version..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El-C3w4CYqo

SoCalLisa

LUV..sending some extra hugs your way for you and your Mom...

Julz..I have one of those little angels..I think it is in my Christmas

Tree box of ornaments...

LUVmy2girlZ

Thank you my BeachAngels....

I am falling in a bit of a funk...I know I will soon crawl out of.  I am one to look on the bright side ...but its looking dim lately.

Wishing you all laughs, smiles and a brighter tomorrow....

julz4

Lisa I had never seen one & just fell in love with it instantly. Sometimes you see something & it just speaks to you. This DID!

Spar....Still sleeping rest you need it for the Long weekend.

Faith....I need to get my Beach but up & Moving today. My son's School has an Anual Turkey Trott. It's like a Fall Fun Run for kids in 4 & 5 grade! One year I was actually in shape enough to run it! I came in 3 erd place for the Adult (women) parents. Maybe next year! After I have time to recoup from my surgery next month!  I will make myself do it! It would be good to see a Grandmother of 1 at age 42! Get up there & HOOF IT! LOL! Have fun on your Great City Tour!!!

Shrink....it's good to here from you! You will have to post another pic of You & DH from your Honeymoon!!!!!! Pretty please!

Foots.....hope your having a nice Day!

To Everyone from A to Z......Waves are Waving!!!

julz4

LUV ~ Ohhh, It is so Hard Sometimes! More than Others......

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8Ng9dkTi5I&feature=related

spar2

Nice song Julz of the beach, I did sleep in since I didn't get to bed until after 1am.

Good late morning all my beach friends.

Luv, sending prayers and love your way

Lisa, we need some of your special pictures to brighten the beach today

Faith, hope all goes as you want and planned.  Be safe

Shrink, I would love to see more pictures

I don't know where all our beach friends have ran off too but all are being missed.

Come join me in a refreshing relaxing day at the beach.

SoCalLisa

Here you go..with some sparkling sunlight 

spar2

Love that picture lisa, pure pleasure.

I am growing hugging kitties in my pot now.

spar2

Am going to sit on this pier awhile, then go for a walk on the sand, feeling it cool off my feet and hunt for some sea treasures.

and I just keep on enjoying my walk.

Since this is pink month, i feel like some pink things

SoCalLisa

Pink

SoCalLisa

More pink...

faithandfifty

Hi beachies. Finally got my camera recharged and down-loaded.

Here are da-beach-babeez-in-da-balls, celebrating their first half birthday: 6 months!!

Thought I'd post this tonight, for a little visual hug for those that need one. Wish you could hear them babbling, gurgling, jabbering.

xx00xx00xx00xx00xx

saint

Hey Beachie kids!

Time rushes on-----& I am caught in the currents---all good--but NO time to catch up on 4 pages!!! So glad I stopped just in time to see the babeez!!!

You all be well & stay strong----see you on my next vacation!! LOL

spar2

Lisa, love your pink!

Faith, babies are so cute

Hi saint, glad you got to stop by

goodnight moon.

SoCalLisa

Wow that is a really neat picture..I lov e it..

faith what cuties... 

LUVmy2girlZ

LUVmy2girlZ

Hi BeachAngels...

I see the little Angels with their innocent chubby smiles...how kissable!  Wishing you all wonderful moments....

Beautiful photos!  Thank you all for my cheering me up ...when I felt so down.  Only you dear sisters relate...and I thank you for lifting me up when I am so down.

LUV

faithandfifty

It's the weekend............. hope that everyone is able to have some nonsense, some giggles, some mirth, a few belly laughs, a warm hug, something decadent to eat, an uplifting email, and a moment's reflection on what is significant.

Yesterday was glorious for me, in that I made some real progress on all fronts. Got the working CD of the 37 songs to the company that has commissioned it. Worked upstairs for a tad (studio) and did all kinds of grunt/paperwork/junk that always piles up.

So today, it's get my haircut day (and cover those grannie-grays) and pack for the NY extravaganza..... fly out tomorrow. There's wi-fi in the airport, so I'll plan on a big beachie greeting once I'm thru security.

LUV: sending you encouragement as you put the puzzle pieces together. I hear how heavy your heart is and I'm concerned for you, in that you've had so much to juggle and contend with recently. We're all here for you. Holding your hand.

Footie: I know that you depend on our friendships here to give you the fun-factor in your days. Savor Lisa's pictures, Spar's kitties, Julz musical additions and all the joy that comes from seeing our old friends pop-in when they are able to vacation-at-the-beach...... shrink, saint, dream, harley, janny, amy, cheryl, Wingers, Mary Lou, Margo..........

hey where are you CELIA and Sige?? your contributions are missed so much when you are on hiatus .....

isn't it funny how 'real life' is trying to wrestle us away from each other?

hugs to all, Sahalie must be getting ready to walk out the door.

Jasmine, if by chance you're still reading along, we'll have a big bonfire party for your return.

must get moving, packing, sorting

**I am participating in a BC study this morning, on BC and musicians, should be interesting -- this morning is an hour telephone interview..... it's part of a research study. VERY VERY VERY insightful -- the steps up to this point of the process.

Mary-Lou

The week end is very busy, just dropping by to say hi...

julz4

 A crazy wet weekend on my end of the Beach & Hoping the Clouds will clear! But not Likely!

Faith ~ So true your Words! Sometimes our lives out side of Here take our fun time from here! Sometimes for fun & some times not! When times are hard at our Homes. It is so hard to come on here & be Cheery! I know we don't have to bottle it up & hide it here! But it's not some of us to bogg everyone down with everyday or even family things that don't have anything to do with Breast issues/cancer! 

I do think of everyone Daily, Even though my time lately has been very little here! I often stop & think how is so & so Today! Just because I can't express it lately doesn't mean it's not there in my Heart thinking of everyone!

Since this is almost the end of Breast cancer Awareness month....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrCaunRCRbM&feature=related

dreamwriter

Hey there beach buddies.

Writing Circle started again.... so here is my first piece (I was too late the week before to write).....

Clomping through the forest, disturbing the birds while their cart is dragged over rough stones and soft mud.  They can't see me, I am the bird.  My voice rings through everything.  My tiny heart, seeks a soul. 

Time shifts and as it squeezes back, I, the bird am beneath the hot sun.  The land is arid and the air dry.  Small as I am I find refreshment in the cactus. 

Time shifts again, and I am no longer the bird.  I am fifteen and my mother stands above me yelling.  As tight as her fingers grip my hair is as tight as I feel inside.  I am protecting that which is most precious - me.  She cannot harm me.  She cannot sway the course of my life.  I am beyond the teen held captive by hurting maternal hands.

I have found myself adrift.  Not quite "something".  Itss peaceful.  But I struggle.  I am not yet ready to be at peace.

The air comes in and flows out - not enough to keep me alive and full of energy.  Is this where I start to fade like a butterfly in fall?  I sleep dreamless sleep and sleep again.  Not enough breath, not enough air, not enough life.

I know, I know it is another "heavy" piece.  But I barely remember writing the last paragraph and scared myself reading it to the group.  Great way to get several minutes of silence - shock them.