"Today is a smooth white seashell, hold it close and listen to the beauty of the hours."
~Author Unknown
My Grandma picked up a beautiful shell that she kept as a heirloom and held it up to her ear like a phone. Wide eyed, I questioned what she was doing, and her beautiful answer was this:
"I can hear the sounds of the sea when I hold it close to my ear....here honey....would you like to try?"
So I took it from her shaky soft hands, and held it as close as I could to my little ear. My eyes grew wider than they had been just moments before, when I realized she was speaking the truth. I really could hear it! It was like a bit of magic right in my hands. A sea shell was like the messenger of the sounds of the distant sea. I never looked at a shell quite the same after that. There was a beautiful mystery that each one could tell...that I would never forget.
A wonderful lesson from your grandmother, Carrie!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious moment with your Grandma!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful memory Carrie! I am so glad you shared~
ReplyDeleteI remember the day, someone shared this mystery with me, magical~
It looks peaceful and beautiful over here ;D
ReplyDeleteI love everything about the sea's mysteries. Perfect song to go with this!
ReplyDeleteOh I so love this. It made me remember when I was a child and first heard the call of the sea in a seashell. Beautiful, Carrie.
ReplyDeleteThis is very touching, Carrie. Thank you for the read.
ReplyDeleteGrandmothers are the best .. I'm reminded of that often by Charlie and Jennifer!!! I will hold seashells to my ear as long as I am able...
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect memory. I remember getting little bits of magic from my grandparents when I was small, too. Thanks! ☼
ReplyDeleteGrandmothers have great knowledge. My mom is so great with her advice that 3 generations are listening now.
ReplyDeleteDear dear Carrie,
ReplyDeleteMoments like these are magical and last a lifetime.
Lovely! And grandmas are the best.
Hello Carrie,
ReplyDeleteYou words return my thoughts to those wonderful days of childhood innocence. Seashells were just wonderful....
Happy New Year,
Eileen :)
No matter how old one may be - knowledge can always come from someone older. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteGrandmas always know such fun secrets. I am glad to be a Grandma now so I can see the look of wonder on those little faces. You brought back some sweet memories. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI love this! My Dad told me the same thing when I was a child. It's one of my earliest memories. Thanks for the warm and fuzzies;).
ReplyDeleteI love this, and I love shells. I placed shells all over my parents grave...so they can have a piece of me with them.
ReplyDeleteLovely moment you have shared, Carrie...
ReplyDeleteYou have captured a beautiful moment! I can still remember feeling that same wonder when I first put a seashell to my ear.
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