Revisiting Aquidneck Island: 30 years later

Post date: Nov 13, 2016 9:00:49 PM

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Revisiting Aquidneck Island: 30 years later

Driving over the Mount Hope Bridge, we’re on Aquidneck Island. We drive by First Beach and turn onto Annandale Road: then we see a shabby Methodist church and parsonage next door—once mine. Peeking into the windows, they are empty. I remember my family, friends, babies, faith, laughter, and dinners. Mike takes pictures of me on the church steps. I was a young pastor’s wife with two small children when I left here 30 years ago: then, came heartbreak and finally healing. I’m a college professor and grandmother now, happily remarried. We go back to the beach and hear the roar of the ocean: then drive to our hotel, check in and admire the view at sunset from our room overlooking Newport harbor. It’s filled with boats and tourists: we take a harbor tour, enjoy the sunshine, water, with seagulls flying overhead. I feel at peace and smile at Mike.

Last updated Nov. 13, 2016