I went for a late night swim last night in one of my very favourite beaches here in Co. Waterford.
The fact that it was moving towards Dad’s birthday today was on my mind ~ he was born in 1919 and died in 2010.
Imagine my surprise when I got to the swimming spot and saw that someone had written the message, that was subconsciously swirling around in my head, high up on the rocks.
I’m certainly not a fan of writing on rock faces but I must admit that this message was one which seemed to shout out what I and no doubt many other people whose beloved fathers have died, or left for some reason, feel.
The swim was divine and later I was lured by the gorgeous light out along the coast.
Lots and lots of happy memories of times spent with Dad along this Co. Waterford coastline and, of course, my thoughts wandered to Co. Clare which was his native heath ~ a place that was his absolute heaven.
Be happy. It’s one way of being wise.’ Colette
SOCIAL BRIDGE ~ Jean Tubridy connecting with you from Ireland 
I imagine that catching sight of that message must have been very moving and meaningful for you. Sometimes things just seem to happen in perfect synchronicity and appropriateness, and it’s so delightful and enchanting when they do – good for you, and your dear dad.
Hi Hariod, it made me wonder about the writer and the background to it.
Also made me think how seldom we see such open acknowledgement of grief, apart from at funerals.
However, I don’t like to see the cliff face being used for posting any messages.
Serendipity! Sort of… 😀 So happy you were able to enjoy your swim and your memories.
Hi Dale, ‘serendipity’ is a word I love and the film of that name!
Oh, the swim was lovely, as always. There was a delicious silvery gleam on the calm waters.
Me too! (Of course!) You must have felt such bliss!
The message you saw is what you are feeling and someone else is also sharing the same pain of losing a loved one. When we need them the most miraculously they show them selves either in a message or another way…”There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle, the other is as though everything is a miracle”…Albert Einstein
Hi Joni, thanks for that great Einstein quote.
Must say I was pretty stunned by the huge, yet nicely written, message. I’m more into writing in the sand than on cliff faces, though.
Oh my, that was quite the “coincidence.” It gives me chills. It’s how I am feeling too. My father passed away on May 14.
Luanne, you must be feeling so raw. I hope you’re doing okay. xxx
Your father would be pleased that you remembered him. I still miss my father.
CC, thanks for writing.
I think he’d be shocked if I didn’t remember. He certainly always remembered his father and gave us great insights into a grandfather who died before any of us were born.
Heart touching Jean.Thank you for sharing.
Thanks very much, Paul. Have a sunny day!
After this jolt …. what a heart warming time Jean. Special indeed!
Absolutely, Val.
What a wonderful gift that message was just right for all of us! ❤
I agree in ways, Willow, but I just hope that it doesn’t start a spate of messages on the rocks at this gorgeous beach.
Oh! No heaven forbid!!
For sure!
Do you celebrate a “Father’s Day” in Ireland? Here in the US it is Sunday June 21. (though I prefer to think that every day is Father’s Day)
Yes, Father’s Day is celebrated here in Ireland too. It tends not to be as big a deal as Mother’s Day for some reason. Is it the same over there?
I think they’re about equal. Seems like now (sadly), everything is so commercial, all the sales flyers are for Father’s Day, just like they were for Mother’s Day last month. Like we can’t honor our parents without shopping…
Interesting point about the shopping. It’s the same here in terms of commercialization.