Heart of Vacation

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

When someone has joined you in singing,
It’s far more than simply “sound-slinging.”
While singing your part,
It’s truly a start.
Connecting with joyful “sound-ringing.”

What’s at the heart of vacation, for you?

We’ve vacationed in Pacific Northwest.
Logistics for every portion of trip were
Smooth.
Caring family saw to arrangements.
Bob and I traveled midst loving attention.

Beautiful scenery, interesting drives and walks,
Good food, plus Fun.
Jigsaw puzzles, Chinese checkers.
Rented bikes for multiple rides
On Olympic Discovery Trail.

Singing together one evening …
Now, that went straight to my heart!
When our kids were young,
Car trips were filled with singing.
Maybe not because everybody loved it,
Because it filled the time
With audible harmony.

When young grans would come to our place,
We sang.

Now some of us don’t remember the songs.
We 80+ folks have croaking sounds
More than singing voices.
Still, it was great.

Best thing of all was connection
With loved ones.
You know, that is always THE best part
For me wherever I am .

Catching up with each other’s “heart,”
Being heard with genuine attention—
The highlight of an interaction.

I have loved sharing time
With caring family and friends.
That’s THE vacation.

May you “vacation”
Midst caring connection.

Hugs,
Lin