My wish...

In a few hours, I will hit the road and and "head east." I wonder if there any of those old band t-shirts left? It is with mixed feelings, as I am sure you can imagine. Sadness. Excitement. Nervousness. Amazement. Nostalgia. And more, I suppose. Ultimately, I am feel and believe that I am doing the right thing at the right time. It is a challenge, that's all.

As you might imagine, I am not that much of a country music fan, but since my life seems to sometimes resemble a country song, a song or two sometimes does make a playlist. A friend once told me about this song by Rascal Flatts, and it has stuck with me. You know those songs in your life which are defining, that remind you of a time, a place, a person or whatever? This is one of them for me. It is a benediction, a statement of what I would hope for others, a modern Irish/Ohio (the band is from Columbus) blessing, and I suppose what I sometimes even hope for me. Yes, it is "My Wish."

"My Wish"

I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,

And each road leads you where you want to go,

And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,

I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.

And if one door opens to another door closed,

I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,

If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,

But more than anything, more than anything,

My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,

Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,

You never need to carry more than you can hold,

And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,

I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,

Yeah, this, is my wish.

I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,

All the ones who love you, in the place you left,

I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,

And you help somebody every chance you get,

Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,

And you always give more than you take.

But more than anything...

So, on to new adventures. I will try and post from the road. Contact information for me stays the same for now--I will update in a few days.

As for the flowers...I wish I knew what January flowers and adventures bring, but I have to think that they bring good things. These tiny, brave, three-inch tall flowers are sure to at least brighten your day, as they did mine when I saw them yesterday.