Found my first sunrise shell the other day. When I walk the beach, I like to pray, and look for shells. I pray alot, and fortunately have many beaches in which to pray on! The many miles I have walked lots of beautiful shells come my way, and I have a habit of giving away my best shells. Well the sweetest little sunny came my way, and I understand what all the fuss is about. They are so beautiful.
Sunrise shells are in the scallop family (Langford's Scallop) and according to "legend" they were very sacred to the ancient Hawaiians. The story goes: "Servants of the kings would walk the beaches and look for these shells, but only the Royal Family would wear these magnificent shells. Folklore says: they received the name "sunrise" because early in the morning (at sunrise) the Sunrise shell would be the easiest shells to spot on the beach. The sun would reflect its rays of the vibrant colors of these beautiful scallop shells. Common Sense says they received their name of Sunrise shells because if you did not get to the beach before or at sunrise, then someone else would have already found them. " It is said that only "blessed" people find these rare Hawaiian shells.
Thank you Lord, I needed a blessing.
2 comments:
Oh wow.... it's been so long since I've seen shells like that... you are blessed indeed. They are so incredibly beautiful!
Paula the shells are goooorgeous! YOU WERE BLESSED INDEED to find them!
I didn't know they are colorful like that there! The shells I've always found are just white, or tinged with that caramely color. YOUR CORN SHELL is awesome! It has PINK on it with the yellow! WOW... do you ever find old beach glass that's rounded and beautiful?
While you're out there... walkin and praying hope you pray for me too.
ALOHA and LOTS of SONshine!
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