You're Gonna Miss This

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Well it no secret that I might be accused of being odd. I am listening to a powerful and very well written song, "You're gonna miss this," by Trace Adkins. It is a very comfortable mix of country soul and life memories. If you've ever stopped during your day and remembered little things that nobody but you and one other person might understand; whether its mother and child, husband and wife, brother and sister, best friends; you'll understand. Sometimes its just the slightest little upturn of a smile from someone you love. Sometimes it may be the little rhythm in the middle of a song or even some unforgettable pancakes that filled you up for 3 days (...of course I cant tell you that story; but trust me, only one of us needs to remember; just smile and keep readin'). Its funny how time passes and we eventually hear ourselves say something that parents used to say or some kid addresses you as "sir" or "old" without hesitating like you remember saying about somebody you thought was "soooo old." Some of us can name music groups that nobody has heard of and after the shock of going through all the melodies and hook lines and reenacting the video, it dawns on you, "they werent even swimming upstream then...." Anyway...I think you got my drift. Check out thsese lyrics....


You're Gonna Miss This Lyrics

It's amazing how little things count for so much for so long. The sound of your mother's footsteps, the raise of an eyebrow, hearing your whole name called loud, smelling your favorite dish cooking and of course, the hugs of a lifetime....you're gonna miss this. Having seen Trace in person, HE is an imposing figure. I was impressed by how well he sounded and managed himself. He recently appeared on Celebrity Apprentice. He certainly represented Nashville well as well as fatherhood and the real down-home-people of America that just aint interested in a bunch of stuff you cant take with you. There's no price for pride in your child's eyes when they stare back at you. Yeah, thats something to be missed. Great song. Great artist. Great memories. Thats real "soul food!" Thanks Trace.

Love Is A Helium Balloon

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Today's blog is a celebration of the greatest of all human gifts; one we have all received and one that we can give — LOVE. Tis the holiday of lovers and those who aspire to its lofty, cozy snow-capped peaks nuzzled in...Valentine's Day! There are various origins to this noble holiday but I won't be expounding on those in this blog. However; since I knew you wanted to know, I know where to send you. Click Here!

Love is a helium balloon. How do you say? [pretend I said that with an Antonio Badaras accent] Well, there are various similarities and thus here we go. Helium balloons are full of a mysterious gas that makes its container lighter, freeer than anything around it. In fact, to steal a line from Red Bull; it gives you wings! How uniquely love once filling its occupant, transforms the view of its eyes, uplifts the stress of its soul and relieves its void of the need we all bear at some time or other. But of course; let me not neglect what it does to the heart. Roughly the size of a human fist, this really important organ swells to a proportion dwarfing not only the cranium (head) but the entire body...in fact it becomes two of you. People notice one and they sense the other.

The funny part about helium balloons; everybody wants to talk funny; they want to feel the joy of laughter, to actually hear their own laughter and to see others laugh with and at them laughing. Hence; I say that to cover all of you who love to suck in the helium and talk funny. Hey, now that's love! Everyone looks at you funny and even wonders what you might do next. In fact, maybe they have never seen you this way before; they hope for the miracle but can't resist watching for sake of the possible train wreck. They are magnetized to the situation and it's alluring presence. Love seduces everything around it.

Ah yes, what about the string. Well, you won't go far without a celebration going on that has kids holding their balloon by the string! Funny, kids always come up when love is an issue. Christ talks many times about love and children and the capacity of each to embody the other in the most profound and innocent of ways. The string of love has a way of wisping together two things that can be extremely different or even similar enough to be different. Let's face it; if couples were exactly alike; what would be the use. [Ok...I heard that; you know what I meant. That was such a twisted thought]. Anyway, ever notice the balloon that escaped, desperate hands always chase the string for what is symbolizes, for what it is connected to, for the joy that comes from possessing its captive — i.e. the balloon. [whew...nuf said on that one. So many uses for good balloon string....but that's another blog :D]

Isn't it funny that you can see a balloon drifting in the sky and we all have the same first thought. I wonder who "lost" their balloon? Right? Then you stand there and watch it drift higher or wonder where it's going or where it's going to land or what kind of journey did it survive. Aye, the best loves have survived many a journey. In fact, we marvel at the incredible journeys that should have "popped" along the way but somehow they didn't. It just keeps going and it just keeps surviving. That's exciting!

Love is a helium balloon. It seems like only yesterday my balloon was given to me. It seems like only yesterday it was so precious that I would use two hands to hold the string in case one slipped. It seems like only yesterday it made me talk funny or walk on air rising above all odds to survive and even thrive, laughing along the way. My, how time flies when you're having fun. It's been practically twelve years since our eyes met and destiny tied us together. Your smile is still magic. Your touch is still craved. Your presence is still required. Your love is still mine, giggling in my soul, making my spirit smile in its oddest of ways. Happy Valentine's Day!

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