Happy Mother’s Day to all you mothers here and now and all those long gone!
We know that you have never left our sides just your sphere of existence has changed but you still are doing the same as always or even more than ever, intercede for your children.
Thank you for your precious and unique kindness and persistence that never ceases to exist!
A mother’s creation is never less then precious. Her work never seems to be done and it’s done with ease and a smile. The common denominator is love, unconditional love! Thank God for this gift and for this experience!
At 8 am we have left our first resting port of Deltaville, VA. The morning that emerged is the one of a sunny blue skies and smooth waters of the Chesapeake upon which we are seemingly effortlessly gliding along on our way south.
As we leave the Chesapeake behind and enter the vicinity of Norfolk, VA, the home for some proud Navy fleets and sailors that proudly serve their country year in and year out. This time it seems that one of those fleets has just returned from a “cruise” or officially known as deployment that lasts months serving its country in far and distant oceans and seas. These young man and women have exposed themselves to numerous dangers being the watch dog of the world. I wonder when is that going to end and when finally peace in the world will settle in. I have hope for humanity and pray for its evolution and transition into a peace making and loving existence. May it come soon so that many lives are spared of suffering!
After passing a number of low bridges and one lock we end up in the vast Nothlanding River and are able to move along more swiftly. The only occasional traffic we encounter are the boats that are being moved north for their owners to enjoy cruising in the northern part of the East coast. Several hours later we arrive at our next resting spot for the night, Coinjock, NC. There is a restaurant in the marina but it being Mother’s Day makes it a bit harder to get a reservation. Nevertheless, we are in and after a rinsing down of the boat and a refreshing shower we sit down for our main day’s meal. Unfortunately it’s nothing spectacular but it beats cooking and yes, today being Mother’s Day made it a very busy day for the only restaurant in the neighborhood. They served over 300-400 meals today and that number still is to climb for the day is not over yet.
Thank you for this very beautiful and sunny day and thank you for calm waters and a smooth ride! May our days to come be like it or even better!