It was my first real message in a bottle.
I can tell you I got a little excited about it. It was sealed at the top and some cling film and rubber bands had been secured around it. THe bottle had been painted and decorated with some roses and lace. I don't imagine it had been in the water longer than a few weeks because it was fairly intact. Mind you it had been in there long enough to build up a fair bit of slime and seaweed.
I could see the paper inside but the seal had gone and there was water in there as well. I got the top off and emptied it all out. Along with the messages were some lovely rose coloured beads. Someone had gone to a lot of trouble when making this.
So, here is what I found. There were two little cards that would normally go on a wreath for a grave and two other pieces of card. You know, that really touched me. Someone was sending a message out on the ocean for a lost loved one. I don't know if they were for someone who had newly passed on or remembering them on a special day. It might even be for a few different people because I saw a couple of names. One way or the other I thought it was a wonderful way to keep someone's memory alive. You toss a bottle into the waves and who knows where it will end up, very much like a person's soul. All we can do is hope and hold wonderful dreams close to our heart.
It was hard to make out some of the words because the water had gotten at the card but here is what I could read.
To my dear angel, Mommy loves you always - Mom XXX
Thinking of you Lilly, you can stay as long as you (Last word unclear)
Early birthday wish that your at peace and dining amongst the stars XXX
My dear Tasha, hope you're with me, I need your guidence, love and miss you always - (Signature unclear) XXX
To my guardian angel, protect me from the claws of negative people,
