Beach Sunset

I had an amazing massage today; it feels like it may really help me. Then my grandson, the one who is taking a break from college, called and said he was going to the beach; it wanted to see if we were coming over here this weekend. I wasn't planning on coming, but he ended up being at his other grandparent's beach house alone.......I decided to come and watch the sunset with him on their upstairs deck.....it is really a lovely place to enjoy the sun setting. We talked about what he might want to do with his life.....he is now 21....he has a few ideas.....but really struggling with making any definite decisions.  I approached the subject of his drinking alcohol and I was met with "I don't have a problem", so I dropped it. I know I have no power over his denial.....life is difficult for him. All I can do is to love unconditionally; I can be present and available when he wants to spend time with me.  Why is life so challenging to so many young people?  Or is it a challenge to all of us......some just have better tools to navigate the challenges?

So I am alone at the beach for the first time in forever.....I like the freedom of it......but it will be nice when my husband comes over here in a couple days too.