It’s a rare week when I publish three blogs but this is one of those. This is so worth sharing. I have always cherished quality time spent with our son Joshua. At every age we have found some mom / son activities to do together. From racing big wheels and tricycles, trampoline games, swimming in the ocean, riding rides at Carowinds, climbing rock walls, four wheeling, jet skiing, zip lining and now kayaking. We’ve found something at every age to enjoy together. Many times my husband Ron has joined us but sometimes it’s just me and Joshua. Now that he’s 25, it doesn’t happen very often. Quality time spent with your kids is one of the best investments you will ever make.
Recently I asked him to check his schedule to see when we could plan a kayaking day at the lake. Yesterday was the day and I was so excited. We packed up the trailer with all we would need: kayaks, paddles, snacks, water and life jackets. Ron dropped us off at Nivens Landing around 3:00 and we said we would be a few hours. Joshua would call when we were back.
It was a beautiful but hot day with a slight wind. The water was a little more choppy than when Ron and I went last week. I told Joshua I would go anywhere on the lake he wanted to go. He remembered an island we used to stop at when we had our jet ski years ago and wanted to try to find it. I agreed to trying to find the island. We just needed to take water breaks to stay hydrated. We would paddle a good distance, then stop for water., rest, talk then take off again. He signed, “You can’t hear me can you?” I told him I was wearing my old cochlear implant processor and could still hear him. At 4:20 we were still trying to find the island. I suggested continuing until 5. If we didn’t find it by then we would turn around and head back. At exactly 5 we reached the island. I was so glad to see that little beach. Two pontoon boats had also stopped. Josh explored the island while I rested. We talked and swam a bit then called Ron to tell him where we were. He was shocked. We had gone a long way and now we had to paddle back. We retracted the way we had come but went long ways over more open water to attempt shortening the return trip. Josh would ask, “Are we where you and dad stopped before?” I called out, “No that’s way down there”. I said , “Lord I could use a little breeze from behind. You know like a nice push.” Josh would stop and ask how I was doing. I was ok just getting tired. When we were about thirty minutes from where we got in, Josh called Ron to meet up with us. I was so thankful to see Nivens Landing. Josh said now I knew what to expect when going kayaking with him. We will definitely go again. Best time spent with my favorite young man. We aimed for a goal, the island and made it there and back. Laughed, talked and just enjoyed the time spent together. So thankful! Until our next adventure.
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