For years Jack's family visited Pelee Island in Lake Erie. Their memories together were beautiful and Lasting. After we were married Jack took me back To the little cottage on the lake. It didn't matter that we didn't have air Conditioning or that the toilet wasn't Working properly. We were newlyweds. We rode our bikes to explore the island. On one of our excursions we found a fork Lying on the gravel road. Jack quipped, "When you come to a fork in The road, take it." So I picked up the fork and Brought it back home as a memento. At nighttime when we snuggled in bed we could Hear the waves ripple up to the shore. In the morning we sat on the deck with a cup of Coffee and watched the boats far out On the lake. It was an idyllic week. Jack's son and his family are making the Trip to the island this summer, the first time in Years. As Jack's look-a-like described their plans, my Heart hurt. I don't desire to go with them, and I don't desire to take the trip by myself or With anyone else. I just wish I could go back and relive those Days with Jack. |