Chapter One
FISHING WITH PAPPY
Mon. June 27th
Bonjour Meme,
I spent the morning messing about outside of Marvella. I thought I would get something done early. But my stomach still felt queasy. So, I hung out a bit until I started to feel better.
And once I started towards the area of the meadow I wanted to explore, I felt even better when Me' Loss joined me, prancing alongside, happy, and excited that we were once again exploring.
The land gently slopes down in the north-east corner of the meadow, to the banks of a huge pond that takes a good four or five minutes to walk around. I don't know how I missed seeing the pond from Marvella when I can clearly see Marvella from the pond.
A pair of ducks were perched on a tree branch, which overhangs the pond; have you ever heard of ducks in a tree?!
Me' Loss waded into the waters and began swimming around the pond. And I thought, why not? I freed my clothes, and found out, why not! I became in instant icicle. I swam to the middle of the pond and I turned and swam back, with fish parting the water in front of me!
Pappy taught me to fish. I can catch fish!
Now I sit here, meme, looking at my life, and understanding my old life no longer exists. Sometimes I cry. But I keep my spirits high by thinking of our times together, and your words of encouragement. I know I can survive because of all I have been taught.
Thank you for pappy, meme. Sleep well.