Friday, September 9, 2011

The Sea, She Calls to Me










I love to crush those little sea kelp bobbles under my feet. They make the most incredibly satisfying pop/crunch sound. I must have walked the beach a dozen times over the last three days, crushing every single one in my path.

I studied the sand and was amazed at all the stories it could tell. Man, beast and bird walked this beach before me and left their distinctive mark. Even the rolling waves left behind fine wavy lines along the hard packed wet sand.

The sun warmed my skin in the early morning hours, and the wind-swept fog fiercely blew in to add a bit of drama to the late day. The sun and fog seemed constantly at odds, yet they were so synchronistically beautiful in their unity.

After the stress of the weeks before, visiting my most favourite place on earth was a timely respite. I spent a lot of time on this beach thinking about what matters most in my life. How important connection is... whether it be to loved ones, or loved places, or cherished memories. I learned a long time ago that when I am really down, the one thing that brings me back is connection. I must connect to something ...anything that is meaningful.

And I must thank you all who connected with me last week and left such words of love and support as we waited for Ivy's test results. We now know that she will not need any further therapy. No chemo, no radiation.... in fact, she got to go home! And the prognosis is good. Tumours like this rarely return.

I am slowly making my way to each of you. Taking my time to truly catch up with you and see how you are doing this beautiful September. Fall is on her way, and I can't wait... my favourite season. I am ready to embrace the changes she brings.

16 comments:

  1. It's so good to hear your healing words, and see such amazing photos of a place that heals you, the bokeh of the beach is beautiful. ♥ I hope the fall wraps you and your family in a sweater of love and health and beauty.

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  2. Oh how I long to visit the ocean. I feel desperate and trapped as I have tried to make it there for years to no avail. Soon. Very soon I will go.

    The news about sweet baby Ivy. Yes!!!! Yes indeed!!!! Good, good news. So happy for her. For all of you. Hugs

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  3. Incredibly lovely news about baby Ivy. Your sea scapes are gorgeous. I have recently learned about high density filters. I watched this u-tube video on taking photos during the middle of the day and leaving the shutter speed open for 30 sec. to 2 min. The photos come out dusky and soft. Your photos remind me of that affect.

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  4. the sea and the beach are my healers too.....and to know that ivy is in the clear....well it looks to me like thousands of prayers have been answered....xo

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  5. How wonderful that sweet little Ivy is on the path to wellness. Such a relief to everyone that loves her.

    I can certainly see why walking that beautiful beach brings you such peace Jaime. Fantastic ~ especially all the prints in the sand!

    xo Catherine

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  6. So great to hear about Ivy..what a relief. And - what beautiful images of the healing sea!

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  7. Beautiful and serene images ... I love the sea! That's wonderful news about Ivy! xo

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  8. Oh, dear heart, I missed the part about Ivy. I am so sorry, but glad to hear the good news. I will still keep her in my prayers - we can all use extra prayers, right? Love you.

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  9. I forgot to say, "DYING. SIGHING. GASPING! over these pictures!"

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  10. Oh Jaime, I love the ocean! Having been born a Jersey Girl (as in New Jersey) and living 20 minutes from the ocean, I grew up going every day during the summer with my Mom and brother. We'd arrive early in the morning, before all the tourists, and while Mom worked on her tan, my brother and I would build sandcastles, dig for sand crabs and just soak up the sea air and ambiance. I love the ocean. It's one of my fave places to visit even though I now live just under 2 hours from it. Thanks for the beautiful photos. Makes me want to jump in my car and beat feet to my fave place. Right now!!!

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  11. Wonderful news about little Ivy..... poor little tyke...... what a horrible thing to have had to endure at such a tender age. I'm so glad to hear that she is fine.


    It's great that you live beside the ocean..... what a lovely place to be. Just be out there enjoying it....... who needs to blog or visit?...... I know I'd have trouble ever coming inside..................................................sigh........................................................

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  12. Just found your site - and I am so happy to hear Sarai is going to be just fine. I CAN imagine the relief you are all feeling.

    Your photography is beautiful, as is you writing.

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  13. Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a sweet comment! Your photographs are stunning! xo

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  14. How wonderful that sweet little Ivy is on the path to wellness.

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  15. so glad to hear the confirmation that little Ivy is well. I know it must have been hard in the waiting.
    beautiful - so peaceful - images.
    I've missed you.

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  16. Oh, my dear. I missed this, and I am so sorry for the hard - and so happy to hear the good prognosis.

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