This weekend was supposed to be Timmy's wish come true. He has been pining to see the Milky Way for several years. On Friday and Saturday the astronomers predicted a celestial show sure to awe. With the Milky Way, Venus, Mars and Saturn all visible and because a meteor shower was also occurring simultaneously, I knew it was the perfect activity for my little stargazer. I secured admission to a stargazing party led by astronomers and former astronauts and I was confident in the knowledge that this was going to be an amazing night.
The star even has been on our calendar for several months with Timmy counting down daily in anticipation. He was upset on Friday when we woke to rain but was quickly reassured that the event could still proceed on Saturday. We woke up Saturday to beautiful clear skies and I knew it was going to go as planned.
Saturday afternoon we piled into the car and headed into the mountains. After stopping by 7-11 for treats, we settled in for the gorgeous drive along Skyline Drive. The leaves are starting to change and the contrasting colors were breathtaking. By the time we rolled into the parking lot in front of the designated field, dusk was just beginning to settle.
Unfortunately, the only clouds we saw all day were also floating across the horizon. An imposing black cloud settled directly over our field, blocking the view completely. We had gone from visibility to 120 miles to not being able to see the moon above our heads within minutes.
Devastated does not even come close to expressing the emotions that Timmy felt when we were driving away from the field under the dark clouds. I felt horrible but there was literally nothing I could do to better the situation. If I could have moved the clouds myself I would have without hesitation. \
A weekend that was supposed to overflow with memories and dreams come true was replaced by days of crying and disappointment. At this point, I wish I had not even tried because the disappointment just isn't worth it. I'm sharing two photos from when the trip was exciting and pleasant- hoping that these are the memories that will remain.
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