This time last year my sister Sue was sitting on this same house step as I am currently sitting, at that time we were having a long distant phone call and today I was reminded of that day and an autumn in NH.
In reflection of the season it occurred to me we also have seasons and now mine is again changing.
I have been very busy these last few weeks, working on classes, sittings in classes and getting everything in place to teach a class. For the moment I still have a lot to do before I stand in-front of a classroom again. I am excited with this new endeavor ~ being a boat license instructor; I guess the teacher in me never left.
It’s a comfortable 70°F/19°C Spring. Today I woke with the rain not falling as it has been, instead the sun gives a promise to a pleasant day. The season takes place in the months of September, October and November it’s the time when Australia is full of blossoming flowers and heaps of life. I am seeing Newcastle come alive again. My Dad, Sue and I join the locals fill up the downtown parks on lunch breaks, and with friends throughout the weekends. Outdoor activities are again becoming the norm on just about any given day of the week. Spring is a time that everyone loves all around the world, but here it is extra special as it marks the return to the beaches.
Today I sat on the back step of the house, a light shawl flippantly flung around my shoulders; just enough to keep the slight chill away, Extra warmth came from the coffee cup in my hands, and the laptop I balanced on my legs as I spoke to three of my grandchildren. It was early Sunday morning here and Saturday evening over there. The cousins were together having a sleep over, a perfect time for me to talk to them together.
I watched as my granddaughters squirmed to find the best position for our video talk; I had to laugh when my youngest decided to bend over the top of the laptop as if she could see right through to me. They had just gotten out of their baths, their hair slightly damp and already in their pajamas, the girls were excited as they frantically went into great depth telling me about having pizza for dinner and later on they were going to make popcorn for their planned movie night. the youngest couldn't grasp the idea that I was just getting up while they now were getting ready for bed. My grandson joined in with the normal school, homework chit chat. My precious granddaughters’ found they could sing in unison so I heard a song a few times over. They reminded me it is autumn in NH and they told me their Halloween plans and all that fall brings.
I was hoping that the question I always get during these calls would not be asked this time but I did get it again, “Was I coming back?” And as usual my answer was hard to reply. “No I would be staying here, but you are only 10 inches from my nose on the screen, remember to put your palm to your cheek there you’ll get my kiss that I put there when we were together, you may not be in my arms but you are always in my heart.”
The video call went well with an assurance that they would draw me a picture. Their call got me thinking and writing for the rest of the morning.
My Darl
ing Granddaughters and Grandson,
ing Granddaughters and Grandson,
A part of you has grown from me
'G' you were given to me,
And so you see, it's you and me,
Together forever and never apart,
Maybe in distance, but never from my heart.
~GrandY~ *♥*
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