by Cathy Baker
Once upon a time, a friend named Joyce Ann opened her exquisite home to a woman with a waterproof writing pad and purple pen.
The woman was greeted by a warm breeze, an embrace she’d known all her life, and a waterfall with two toads singing a chorus of smiles.
The
woman with the waterproof writing pad and purple pen made her way down
to the dock via a curved cobblestone pathway more than once that day.
Each time, soaking in all the lake had to offer, including the water.
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| Lake Hartwell, Clemson SC |
After reminiscing with her life-long friend over
Southern Pecan coffee, the woman with the
waterproof writing pad and purple pen scurried down the cobblestone path
to catch one last glimpse of sun-glazed water.
She
sat on the dock immersing herself in the sounds of a father teaching his
son to fish across the way, dizzy dragonflies zigzagging by and calm waves hugging the red clay bank.
As she made her way back up the steep hillside one last time, she discovered a petite triple-coned twig, a mini-masterpiece of God’s handiwork, reminding her of why she was there. What began as a research trek for an upcoming project matured into praise.
Thank You, Father, the One who truly makes “happily ever after” an eternal reality.
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| Lake Hartwell Bidding Farewell to the Day |
Where is your favorite writing getaway?
Sounds like fun, woman with a waterproof writing pad and purple pen. 🙂
So glad you had the chance to experience it!
It was fun, Vonda. How could it not be with a purple pen?
Thanks for sharing!
Lovely, Cathy. You had me with water and Southern Pecan coffee, but throw in a dizzy dragonfly and I'm smiling with you. Praise, indeed!
It was my first try at Southern Pecan coffee (via Keurig) but I'm hoping it won't be my last, Shel. It was yummy indeed!
Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing. God bless.
I'm totally jealous. Your post transported me to a wonderful get-away. Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks Edie. Of course, a close runner up for a favorite writing getaway is your back porch. 🙂 You always make everyone feel welcomed.
I appreciate your stopping by.
That looks beautiful and you now have a new name, writer with a purple pen. What a mouth full.
Ha! I guess it could be worse, right? Thanks for stopping by Tim 🙂
Also, the book your wife picked up has become one of my absolute favorite poetry books. Thanks again!!
Beautiful post pictures and …going to check out waterproof pads (will hold off on purple pens tho!)
You'll love the waterproof writing pad, Marcia — and I'm convinced you'd like a purple pen too but I'll leave that up to you. ha!
Thanks for sharing. 🙂