I LOVE THE WATER ...
Yesterday was near 100 degrees and my granddaughter, who was spending the day with me, wanted to go swimming. Although I loved to swim when I was young finding a flattering suit at this point is difficult and the "after swim repair" is exhausting. Still I'm a pretty "soft touch" and off we went to the local outdoor pool with masks, snorkels, snacks and a friend in tow.
My intention was to sit on the side and watch the girls play.
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The water temperature was perfect and before I realized it I was standing in the pool. Then, without thinking, I bent my knees and let the water envelop me to my neck. The buoyancy and coolness of the water was euphoric.
I grew up with a swimming pool in my back yard and although I was pretty much a "fish" its been years since I've immersed myself in that much water. Gleefully, I transcended my age and weight and body mass and glided through the water.
After two hours of this I was a little light headed and completely exhausted. The good kind, when you know that sleep won't be a problem tonight.
I had forgotten how much I love the water!
