Today I lost my sunglasses in the Indian Ocean.
Today I entered a new sea.
Today I ran, arms wide open, into the deep blue water.
Today I swam in a kurta and leggings.
Today I frolicked on the beach as I did in my childhood.
Today I watched children discover and explore with an inspirational sense of awe.
Today I played in the sand, writing out different names and then watched as they disappeared with the next wave.
Today I felt the tingle of salt and sand on my skin.
Today I marveled at the way that children view the world- pure, untainted, good.
Today I jumped waves, some overtaking, forcefully throwing me back towards the shore.
Today I became sandier than I had ever dreamed of being.
Today I let the aroma of salty air consume me.
Today I sat, giggling with a child, as the waves tossed us back against the sand.
Today I watched my beautiful teammates swell with joy.
Today I smiled so hard my cheeks still feel sore.
Today I played with some of the kindest, goofiest, genuine girls I have ever met.
Today I was grateful for water, salt, refreshing breezes, laughter and silly squealing.
Today I was reminded of both the beauty and power of the Lord.
Today I praised our Father for letting me be on this journey.
Today I let whimsy, abandonment and joy over take me.
Today I felt happiness course through my veins.
Today I lost my sunglasses in the Indian Ocean and I would do it again in a heartbeat, because today was a truly amazing day.
All my love,
Bekah
