Sasa wrote this post after a lovely fourth of July. It is just now getting on here because of our hectic week! And I'm thrilled to say that he took ALL the pictures!
Last night was wonderful. We went to a friends house to watch the fireworks over the river. It was the perfect spot, on a second floor balcony high above street, overlooking the harbor. We could look down and watch the crowd milling about and listen to the music coming from the wharf. The sky was clear and the air was sweet and we had each other to hold onto. Then the nearly full moon came up, and it felt as though the whole world stopped and it was just me and Erin smiling like kids at how perfect summer can be.
The weather has been so wild: so much rain and fog and then ferocious thunderstorms. Yesterday the sun came out for the first time in a month, just long enough for us to go to the beach and drink in the light and the warmth. And then a wall of dark clouds appeared to the north and the wind became fierce. For a while we just laid there and watched the clouds getting bigger and darker and closer. And then there was a pure animal understanding that it was going to pour, and as one, everyone on the beach packed up and fled.
By the time we got home the sky was light and by the time we rinsed off the sand and salt, it was sunny again. It is amazing to me how quickly things can change. How sun follows storm, how clouds follow clarity, how time follows eternity. And yet there is something always there, aware and present to notice every thing. From the simple joy of seeing the moon again for the first time, to the frenzy of fireworks filling the sky, it is all there for us. And for me, I am so grateful that it is always Erin there, sharing the joy of being here together. Through everything that happens the real fireworks is being able to turn to her and see a huge smile of amazement light up our world. No matter what is going on outside, it feels like the sun is always shining.
wow, that was beautiful! You two are so lucky to have each other. I love the photos. I especially liked the one of Erin with a huge, mischevious smile in the graveyard. Such a beautiful contrast between death and pure light and joy.
Posted by: Erin | July 08, 2009 at 10:02 PM
that last photo is so beautiful!! it's the kind your babe will have in a frame when she's grown and will look at and wonder what you were smiling at and smile with you. :)
glad you had such a beautiful holiday!
~tara
Posted by: TheOrganicSister | July 08, 2009 at 10:08 PM
Erin looks like a slice of sunshine, so beautiful! My best, Anna.
Posted by: Anna | July 08, 2009 at 10:53 PM
This is such a lovely post! I especially like the second post of Erin. Very, very nice.
Posted by: Katie | July 08, 2009 at 11:44 PM
Ah, the second picture. Not post. My brain is not on straight tonight. So sorry! Glad to hear you had a great Fourth!
Posted by: Katie | July 08, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Now that's what I call being in love. Beautiful post Sasa and wonderful photo's. I especially love the second one of Erin - what a beautiful smile.
Posted by: Kat | July 09, 2009 at 02:40 AM
Sasa,
Thank you for the thoughtful,reflective sensitive post.
You said- "It is amazing to me how quickly things can change. How sun follows storm, how clouds follow clarity, how time follows eternity."
I am a perfectionist at heart....I try so hard create/have sun, blue sky, fireworks...it takes conscious effort for me to remember that the storm, the clouds ARE also part of the perfection.
-i am smiling-
Posted by: rebecca | July 09, 2009 at 07:25 AM
such sweet words sasa ~ you two are pretty special.
Posted by: heather | July 09, 2009 at 07:34 AM
So beautiful. What a lucky couple you are.
Posted by: mel | July 09, 2009 at 09:05 AM
Those words make me swoon. Thank you both for the willingness to share your stories of each other and your life together...it means more than you know.
Posted by: sadira | July 09, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Very, very, beautiful post (and pictures - especially the 2nd one)!
Posted by: Lil | July 09, 2009 at 11:36 AM
How beautiful...sigh....
Posted by: Suzanne | July 09, 2009 at 02:33 PM
Fantastic pictures of Erin!!! Way to go Sandy!
Posted by: Bobbi | July 10, 2009 at 10:40 PM
WE WANT PICTURES OF SASA! You both are gorgeous.
Posted by: Gretchen Duff | July 11, 2009 at 11:31 PM
Thanks, as always, for your words, Sasa, and now pictures too! I was in awe when the moon came out the other night and was almost full. It caught me so off guard until I realized that I had literally NOT SEEN IT for almost a month! Horray for some sun finally!
Posted by: Caren | July 13, 2009 at 12:12 AM