The Ocean

We moved from Newport News Va. in 1991, leaving the ocean behind.  (I know Newport News is an hour from the ocean, but close enough).  We moved to the land-locked state of Missouri, where our family is from.  It was good being closer to family.  However part of me never left Va.  About 30 yars later The family went to Destin Fla. for a vacation.  when we crossed the water to Destin Island it did not sink in yet.  But when I stood on the deck of where we stayed, and looked out over the beach and the waves.  I almost cried.  Even though it was the Gulf of Mexico and not the Atlantic Ocean.  Just smelling the salt in the air, Hearing the waves wash upon the shore, was enough to bring tears to my eyes and a since of being back home.  Don't get me wrong, I love Missouri, I love the farm, I love the friends and family I have here.  But part of me will always be with the ocean