Still writing from Greenville-and it's been a late night. I think it is the first time I haven't made the midnight deadline, but then again, we did sort of fall into a time warp.
After we watched the free performance of The Merry Wives of Windsor in the park, the kids wanted to explore. They put their feet in the Reedy River, walked through downtown and then we all 3 made a wish in a downtown fountain. Almost immediately after the trolley pulled up, and we hopped on board (also free, this city is fabulous!). We were greeted with a round of applause, which should have served as the signal that we were in for a treat.
The temperature was perfect, the breeze felt great, my kids were in awe of riding a real trolley, and the other passengers were in some kind of happy trance. At first I thought they must be a large group because they were cheering and waving at folks in unison, but as we continued on our loop it became clear that they were just turning the trolley ride into a party. Everyone was laughing and singing to the music, waving at all the folks on the street, and radiating a zest for life.
When the ride was over, we all said a version of, "That was the neatest thing ever," and I added, "I wonder if it is always like that?" Cary said, "It felt like that was all for us. It makes you wonder what the kids wished for in the fountain...maybe it was the trolley of youth!"
Blessing 81, July 17, 2010
Today I am thankful for seeing the wonder in my kids eyes when they rode the trolley. It was a blessing being in a vehicle full of happy people-living in the moment and sharing that happiness. Maybe it was just for us....
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