It’s been a long while since I blogged…I have a feeling that is going to change…but the blogging might take a new turn.
Live has been a kick in the pants lately!! Blessings have been coming hard and fast…breathtakingly fast. It’s good. It has pushed me out of my box and in the midst of it all, it is making me rely on those brought into my world who have walked the path before me and are so very willing to share…guide…support. They know who they are...and they ROCK!!! (this is, of course, over and above my family's support)
I’m so thankful…so, so thankful.
My health is still up and down – iron deficient anemia is a beast…and some days you slay that beast – other days it kicks you in to the wall. But, in the end…I’m alive and happy and that is what matters.
I was sending out an email today from one of my accounts and I looked at the tag line that has been there forever:
"Life is meant to be extraordinary,
our bodies are meant to be vital,
and like a candle, burn brightly until their final moment." Unknown
I love that quote!! I want to live this way.
Then, today, when I came home from work the stereo was on (noise for the dogs) and a great Point of Grace song was playing. Below are the lyrics and the video follows…it’s so worth a listen. If you want to smile and have a little boost to your day…listen to it!
How You Live (Turn Up the Music)
By: Point of Grace
Wake up to the sunlight
With your windows open
Don't hold in your anger or leave things unspoken
Wear your red dress
Use your good dishes
Make a big mess and make lots of wishes
Have what you want
But want what you have
And don't spend your life lookin' back
Turn up the music
Turn it up loud
Take a few chances
Let it all out
You won't regret it
Lookin' back from where you have been
Cuz it's not who you knew
And it's not what you did
It's how you live
So go to the ballgames
And go to the ballet
And go see your folks more than just on the holidays
Kiss all your children
Dance with your wife
Tell your husband you love him every night
Don't run from the truth
'Cause you can't get away
Just face it and you'll be okay
Turn up the music
Turn it up loud
Take a few chances
Let it all out
You won't regret it
Lookin' back from where you have been
'Cause it's not who you knew
And it's not what you did
It's how you live
Oh wherever you are and wherever you've been
Now is the time to begin
So give to the needy
And pray for the grieving
E'en when you don't think that you can
'Cause all that you do is bound to come back to you
So think of your fellow man
Make peace with God and make peace with yourself
'Cause in the end there's nobody else
Turn up the music
Turn it up loud
Take a few chances
Let it all out
'Cause you won't regret it
Lookin' back from where you have been
'Cause it's not who you knew
And it's not what you did
It's how you live
'Cause it's not who you knew
And it's not what you did
It's how you live