Grilled Shrimp and Ocean Water...

Wow have I been having some kind of nightmares lately! Thank goodness for the man in the powdered wig and grilled shrimp dream. I am almost fearful to go to sleep now. So, last night, I just cried out to God and begged Him to protect my dreams. And He did. And I had another really GREAT dream.

So here it is ...(insert wavy haze to suggest dream sequence)
Hubby and I were in some tropical, very relaxing place with about 2 or 3 other friends of Hubby. I must have also known them - we had to hang out together while Hubby was taking care of some kind of business.
Then, Hubby told me just to go out to the pool at this really nice resort for a while. The sky was so blue. Palm trees waved above me. And, y'all, I had a rockin' body. Let's just say I had no reason to be self-conscious in my still-very-covering designer bikini. It was so nice just to lay out by that clear pool water with the ocean not far off - white sand beaches that were deserted . Pool attendants were bringing me fruit juice and clean white towels. And my friends were there - whoever they were. They were acting like my boy cousins used to - threatening to pick me up and throw me into the water.
Hubby came out to the pool after a short time and informed me that he was mine for the rest of the afternoon. We just sat out by the pool together and enjoyed not having any work to do.
Then I saw a picture of us that night. I had a strapless, tight white sundress on. It contrasted nicely with my soft, tanned skin. My hair was perfect. My make-up and jewelry were right on target - and very trendy and expensive. Hubby looked really nice, too - and so comfortable. We were in a open area of a nice restaurant right on the beach. A band was playing, and the food was exquisite. And, yes, they served alot of grilled shrimp. I knew most of the people in the place - and there was no stress with that knowledge. Waitors and waitresses were only too happy to oblige our requests. I couldn't stop smiling. Hubby was laughing and talking - and I just listened to him with such a light heart. I was able to lay aside the thick exterior that usually surrounds me and just relax.

I feel as if I should have been dreaming of feeding hungry children in Africa, or basking in the glow of sunset from the top of a mountain. But, you know, I think that my dream - while a little selfish (okay, alot selfish) - was really, really nice.

Wow, when am I finally going to get some grilled shrimp? Maybe I will just break down and fix some tomorrow...