I took this photo last night as I was driving home from my mother's house. The message is on the marquee outside of the church in which I grew up. It was really late but when I spotted it, I had an uncontrollable urge to share it with my little FaceBook community. These words really spoke to me, especially in light of our current situation. There is just so much to say but no words in which to say it. There is much I cannot express, but these words on the church marquee seem to express so much of what I am feeling. Many little platitudes and sayings are so cliche; however, I am not turned off by this one. Think of "You only live once" and "Live life to the fullest" and "Live like every day is your last." Those sayings don't seem to capture the essence of the problem. The real crux of the matter is written on the marquee right there. The pretty horses on the old merry-go-rounds go around and around and around. You get one spin on the ride of life and then the guy at the controls stops the ride and somebody else gets a turn. At this point in the revolution of my life, one of my favorite riders will be getting off and I have to enjoy riding with her the best way I know how for as long as possible. That last line, just got me really, really - I cannot even begin to find a word to describe how it just made me feel.
This must be why I have been avoiding this. Maybe, I am not as prepared as I thought I was.
I have so much to say. God only knows when I will be able to articulate it and give it the justice it deserves. Until then, Peace be with you.
SWB
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