The Song that sums up my journey over the last few weeks!

Normally, I’m not one to relate songs to my feelings and make connections to my emotions through music.  However, over this trialsome time in my life (these last 3 weeks) I needed something to recapitulate my sentiments.  Instead of taking this song at face value, I’ve searched for a deeper meaning. 

 

Additionally, I’ve subsituted my life aspirations and most passionate goals for the guy Leona Lewis refers to in this song.

 

Better in Time

 

“It’s been the longest winter without you
I didn’t know where to turn to
See somehow I can’t forget you
After all that we’ve been through

Going coming thought I heard a knock
Who’s there no one
Thinking that I deserve it
Now I realize that I really didn’t know
If you didn’t notice you mean everything
Quickly I’m learning to love again
All I know is I’ma be ok

[Chorus:]
Thought I couldn’t live without you
It’s gonna hurt when it heals too
It’ll all get better in time
And even though I really love you
I’m gonna smile cause I deserve to
It’ll all get better in time

I couldn’t turn on the TV
Without something there to remind me
Was it all that easy
To just put aside your feelings

If I’m dreaming don’t wanna laugh
Hurt my feelings but that’s the path
I believe in
And I know that time will heal it
If you didn’t notice boy you meant everything
Quickly I’m learning to love again
All I know is I’ma be ok

[Chorus:]
Thought I couldn’t live without you
It’s gonna hurt when it heals too
It’ll all get better in time
And even though I really love you
I’m gonna smile cause I deserve to
It’ll all get better in time

Since there’s no more you and me
It’s time I let you go
So I can be free
And live my life how it should be
No matter how hard it is I’ll be fine without you
Yes I will

[Chorus: x2]
Thought I couldn’t live without you
It’s gonna hurt when it heals too
It’ll all get better in time
And even though I really love you
I’m gonna smile cause I deserve to
It’ll all get better in time”

Bad Things Happen to Damn Good People!

Yesterday, a number of local residents in my small town Virgilina community suffered from a natural disaster.  A tornado swept much of their landscaping, part of their homes, and much of their belongings right before their eyes.  Two families who endured this inconceivable event are very close friends of mine.  Thankfully, none of them were injured, having witnessed and been present during the category (2) tornado.

Until you’ve physically observed such an event or are somehow affected by it, the feeling you receive is truly chimerical.  The somatic-induced time, memories, and labor lost in this particular tragedy are inestimable.

A beloved comrad of mine, in conversation and reflection, discussed how the childhood recollections of giving her mother beautiful Bradford trees for her birthday and christmas were no longer physically present, but the memories are unforgettable.

I ask each of my readers to pray for these families, the community, and anyone else who has suffered such an event.  Alas, as trite as it may sound, bad things happen to good people.  But in the end, God works in mysterious ways.