a summer afternoon  by summerfield

a summer afternoon

Brent jumped around in the water until he was soaking wet. Then he would roll himself on the sand until he was covered in them before running back onto the water. When he's not in the water, he ran all over but when he's run a good distance, his father would call him to come back.

He stood on the other end of the dead log I was sitting on.

Hi, he said, my name is Brent.

Hello, Brent. Who's with you? I say this without looking at him.

My Daddy. Can you take my picture?

I put down my camera and looked at him. I motioned my head towards his father. Go ask your Dad if I can.

He ran to his dad, then he ran back to where I sat.

Where's your mom, Brent?

My mommy is in heaven. He pointed to the clouds and the sky. That's what my Daddy said. But I can't go and see her yet. He said maybe when I grow up. She's with God.

Oh, Brent, you're breaking my heart.
Oh what a beautiful dad and son. Sniffle
September 7th, 2013  
very sweet and touching moment!
September 7th, 2013  
What a great shot to capture this moment
September 7th, 2013  
Oh you just made me well up, now Annabelle is asking what's wrong Am-am? Don't worry, I hug you you.
Super shot, you captured the sentiment perfectly
September 7th, 2013  
Sad, sad story. Great capture and made all the more poignant by knowing the background.
September 7th, 2013  
very nice shot
September 7th, 2013  
Oh what a fitting image for your story. Perfect shot.
September 7th, 2013  
this is one for the album.. it will trigger a good memory
September 7th, 2013  
Oh how sad. What a story, and so glad you were able to capture this!
September 7th, 2013  
What a great shot. Sad story. All children should have a mom (and dad) that loves them to the moon and back.
September 7th, 2013  
I just noticed I wasn't following you but I thought I was for a while. hmmmm weird !
September 7th, 2013  
@traceyhn - i thought i was following everybody! thanks a mille!
September 7th, 2013  
Why did you post this when I was not in the vicinity of a grand child???!!! Awwwwww...
September 7th, 2013  
Lovely shot! Kids are so accepting, aren't they. I like the little plane zipping across the sky too.
September 7th, 2013  
a lovely shot made even more beautiful by reading the background ~
September 8th, 2013  
so precious... and heartrending
September 8th, 2013  
Oh....sigh. :0( This is one to break your heart. I am sure you had to work to hold it together.
September 8th, 2013  
It sounds like Brent really enjoyed the beach. Good photo.
September 8th, 2013  
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