Family, Friends, Loved Ones, Strangers, and Everyone In
Between,
I thought about all the spontaneous adventures we stumbled upon last year when Austin and Nicole came to visit and all the promises we made for the next time they came. As I spelled out Austin's name with rocks in the sand and enjoyed those memories I was struck with sadness at the idea that Baker Beach was one of the things on the list Austin would never get to see, but I refuse to believe that he would be robbed of all of those beautiful memories yet to be made.
Then I realized that I’m taking him with me: in my heart forever
and conveniently on my clothing. I grabbed my Team Austin tank and headed
toward the Golden Gate Bridge determined to take an epic picture with that
bridge that would make Austin proud. This is going to be the first in a collection
of many pictures of memories that help keep Austin’s legacy alive.
We are going to help him finish his epic journey in anyway
we can, and this seems like a fitting start: The part of the beach closest to
the bridge is the nude part of the beach, so yes, those are two very brave old men
behind me. Austin probably would have giggled and said something like, “Only in
San Francisco.”
I want to promise myself that I’ll set aside a few minutes to
giggle with Austin everyday. I want him to inspire me to do great things and
live the way he would want me to…one epic adventure at a time.
I love you, Austin. My whole heart misses you every single
day. You were one of my most favorite people on this planet and though you may not
physically be here anymore, you will always be with me.
Team Austin FOREVER. <3
Sage
I believe this to be the first of a lifetime of amazing posts Sage Elizabeth, im sure it wont be too much trouble to fill this blog everyday with just a little something that Morm would love :)
ReplyDeleteJust wait until you see what I have in store for tonight. Rhymes with mirkin o the pirkin ;)
DeleteI approve. But I'm not sure if it's due to the wonderful memory you shared, or the two naked men in the background. One running with a purpose, one simply frolicking in the surf; never have I seen a better treatise on the human experience.
ReplyDeletenot going to lie, i had to look up the word treatise, im not quite sure if it fits, but ill give it to you, because it sounded really cool to say
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