Do you remember the moment in childhood when you first conceived of the vastness of the ocean? That moment was transcendent for me, and occurred just a few miles north of this very spot. The gentle pounding of the waves resonated deep within me, somehow conveying the message that we are all connected. Maybe contemplating this seemingly endless expansiveness allows us to let go of our worries, knowing the ocean is far more overwhelming than our small existence. Perhaps it is just a product of having all of our senses turned on at the same time that brings us a peaceful feeling of inner balance. I knew I would return to the shoreline, again and again. Sara, here is your moment, which occurred at Year 5, Day 2, approximately 7 pm. As our family’s dedicated historian, watching Sara’s face change right before I ran behind her to grab this photo was like catching a rainbow in my hands.

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Don’t want to spoil this moment with words. This is a beautiful moment in her life. Sweet Sweet girl.