THE JOURNEY: The sun hit my face for the first time in I can't remember when. It brought tears to my eyes not because Barb is gone, but I got to stay here. It's not tears of sadness but tears of joy. Oh my gosh, I would say that is what is called a break through. Either that or the sun has killed some brain cells. Either way I'm happy. And that seems to be the critical statement. Yes, loosing anyone sets you on the path of going through stages that only you can determine. But the promise that you will get through them and come out of the tunnel into the sunlight is somewhere in the back of your mind. Most people come through OK in time and the promise of being happy is so alluring that it can't help but generate an interest in moving forward. But the reality of being in the midst of that pain story leaves most of us wondering whether the established world really has any clue as to what they are talking about. Being happy. Really? But I'm here to tell you that glimpses will come at the oddest moments. The ebb and flow of your own incredible journey will take you to the edge of happiness sometimes and tease your senses. Just know that we all have the right to be happy and if that doesn't work go outside and have the sun shine on your face. Remember what the sun and happiness feel like and incorporate that into your daily mantra of getting there. Oh, it also helps to be listening to Creedence Clearwater Revival. Plus you get some interesting looks when you are singing and dancing down the street. Glimpses lead to remembering which lead to changes in your life form. Bless your journey.


I'M MOVING ON
THE BEST I CAN SEE, LIFE HAS BEEN PATIENTLY WAITING FOR ME
AND I KNOW
THERE'S NO GUARANTEES, BUT I'M NOT ALONE
THERE COMES A TIME IN EVERY ONE'S LIFE
WHEN ALL YOU CAN SEE ARE THE YEARS PASSING BY
AND I HAVE MADE UP MY MIND
THAT THOSE DAYS ARE GONE

-RASCAL FLATTS-