The old swimming hole

When my husband and I married 25 years ago, we decided to move to the country to raise our kids. We preferred the county school system and liked the idea of having some "space" around us. Our next big decision was to put in a swimming pool. We liked swimming as kids, both of us swimming by age two, and wanted our kids to have that same opportunity.

We never regretted the decision. Though my husband rarely swam (except to cool down occasionally after mowing the lawn), the kids and I used it every summer. When they got older and I knew they didn't always want "mom" out there, I could watch from the window. It was enjoyed on a regular basis.

Things changed once the kids finished high school. They no longer came home for long stretches and it became obvious how costly it was (both in time and money) to keep the pool up and running, only to get very little use. The past two summers it didn't get opened at all.

We knew the practical thing to do. Fill it in. I was 100% in agreement with the decision. It will make a wonderful garden spot next summer. Still....now that the deed is done, I'm feeling a bit sad.

Shortly after the pool was put in.

Today.


*Sigh*