When we left Edgartown I saw a sign saying Menemsha, and something in the deep dark recesses of my brain sparked.
To be honest, I didn’t even know why until I got there.
The art wasn’t familiar.
Neither were the warnings about jellyfish and nude bathing…. two things that should never be experienced together.
So while the husband made a new friend…
I walked around wondering why this particular place had called to me.
Wind?
Just a wee bit…
It was a lovely spot.
And as I wandered…
I realized what I was doing.
I was walking in my late father’s footsteps.
He was an artist….. and had painted this very spot.
That’s why we were there.
Because all my life….. I’d seen the word Menemsha on a few of his paintings and never knew what it meant.
I lost my father when I was 15.
Much too young…
We missed so many things.
But for a moment, on this day….
He walked with me.
And my heart was full.
River's world..... 
Oh wow! A truly touching story.
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Thank you.
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I teared up! What a powerful experience. It’s one you will never forget.
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It really was. One I was totally unprepared for…
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A walk to remember.
***one you were meant to have
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That’s a lovely way of looking at it…
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Lovely. So happy you got to be reunited with your father in a place he clearly loved. His paintings are beautiful, and a wonderful legacy for you to cherish. These happenings, these stories, are the proof that those we love and lose live on in our hearts.
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He’s always with me, but quite a bit closer this day.
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I am very happy you were able to experience that visit. Perhaps even better off season.
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We love off season!
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Memories can be a beautiful thing–glad you experienced a little bit of what your dad did!
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Thanks. It was a lovely surprise…
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That’s beautiful.
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😊
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Oh my, lovely post. I bet your dad loved having you discover his place, and I’m sure he was walking with you. Tearjerker, but in a nice way.
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Thank you. It really was a special moment…
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What a sweet story River. Thank you for sharing and punching me right in the feels. And thank you for photos of rocks! Lol
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Always happy to do both…..
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Thank you for sharing that beautiful and personal post with us.
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❤ ❤ ❤ That's beautiful. And wonderful you went there and felt that peace.
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Thanks. It really was…
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That’s awesome. Glad you go to enjoy a walk with your father.
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Thanks.
So am I!
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❤ ❤ ❤
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I read this with a tear in my eye. He is always with you. Hugs!
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He is…
💕
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Words fail me.
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A miracle in itself.
😉
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I lost my dad last year and I’m still working it out.
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Oh, I’m sorry.
I was an only child and very close to my father. His loss hit me hard, and to be honest… still does.
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