getrdonemo's blog: "Just my thoughts......"

As I sit here thinking back over the last few weeks events I take a deep breath and feel humbled. I consider myself a strong person, able to endure adversities that most would walk away from. Holding a dying friend as he mumbles..."tell my kids I love 'em" and escorting his body home. Having his widow cry on my shoulder and pound on my chest screaming "why". Telling the doctor...take the ventilator off my Mom...she doesn't want that and holding her hand as I sit with tears in my eyes as she slips from this world. Watching my father with emphasema draw struggled breathes...holding my little brothers who are men to be admired and respected as salty tears roll down their faces. Telling myself "You are their big brother, hold them..hold them tight". I remember growing up and thinking...this is just another day. They are never "just a day". A look, a glance, a touch, a word...my life has been influenced by the love, warmth and care of those around me and today...I feel very small and humbled by the people I call my friends. Thank you for blessing me with you presense in my life.

The Gift I sit here in silence Melancholy on my mind Love has touched me more than once Leaving me partially blind Blind to simple beauty Love, honor and pride Pushing it all away Casting it aside The void is wide The slope is steep I focus on my day Just to stay on my feet My desire is weak My mind is numb I gave what I had To the only one She touched my soul Protected my heart So many miles away But never apart I feel her now I sense her smile Humbled in her presence Across the miles Close to the end Of the life I knew My only thought Was one of you In everyone’s life Change must occur Sometimes slow and methodical Other times they are a blur In retrospect and hindsight The picture is clear Its not what you offered But rather knowing you were here You gave me something That I can never replace A peace in my heart From a smile on your face I never held you close Or touched your hand But a picture I did see Thank you for who you are And the gift of time That you made for me

Through The Tears Life is but a highway One we all must walk Taking time to listen And stopping to talk The road is sometimes straight Visibility is clear Fast approaching obstacles We show no fear As we travel our path And the road takes its turns We cross many bridges Trying not to burn There comes a time When corners may come Many choices to travel But we can only choose one We ponder our choices Search for the light Darkness may fall But there is always a light We follow our map Pit stops along the way Passing over bumps in the road Driving for a new day In the darkness we drive Pondering our thoughts Wanting so much And expecting naught We pull into our destination With a sense of relief Tired and weary But full of belief Belief in a life Of a well traveled road It was all worth it I knew where I had to go I’ve wiped away the tears From a long journey home You held my heart I no longer needed to roam My wish for you Is a smile on your face You helped me with my journey To that special place May your journey Be steadfast and true I hope that you find What matters to you Be safe and cautious Eyes straight ahead Slow down on the yellows And stop on the reds You will always have a piece of me Travel safe and true You’ll always have a part of me My heart travels with you