I could post a list of things for which I am grateful. I did in my journal this morning. It has been a great year in so many ways, and yes, I am thankful.
But today it is about Love.
Love of the family I will celebrate with today. Love of the people I have celebrated with in the past...so many now long gone.
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| Thanksgiving 1984 Minerva, Ohio |
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| Thanksgiving 1986 Orlando, Florida |
Love is everything. George Strait released an album this year with that title. I heard the album for the first time on May 31st -- the 15th anniversary of the death of my father. I was brought to tears. Strait's album has been my favorite go-to all year...when I'm stressed, when I'm happy, when I'm confused.
Love answers every question. Love heals every situation. The fact that a huge percentage of the population doesn't believe this doesn't change the fact. Anyone who has applied love in a tough situation knows the power and impact it can have.
A Course in Miracles makes it clear: One problem (lack of love). One solution (love).
Of course I'm talking about the application of love -- a change of heart -- the melting of the ice we often employ to protect ourselves from others.
The song George Strait recorded is not available on a YouTube video. Guess that just shows how old school George can be. So I've provided the words below. Check it out on iTunes if you are so inclined.
May you have a beautiful day, full of Love and Grace and Blessings realized.
Love is Everything
Love is everything
It's a whole lot more than going to the store for a wedding ring
It's kissing' and a hugging' but it's also the kicking and the cussing thing
I've been told
Love is everything
It's a smile on your face on a cold winter day at the thought of spring
It's getting up at night for the cry of a little bitty baby thing
And it's growing old
Love is everything
It's those fires that daddy stoked those nights to keep you warm
It's the hell your mama went through the day you were born
And it's a thunderstorm
Love is everything
Oh, it's going off to war, it's the back and forth on a front porch swing
It's the kiss that you got in the old parking lot of the Dairy Queen
And it's you and me
Love is everything
It's looking out for everybody else but number one
And it's all that really matters when all's said and done
And the race is run
Love is everything
It's a rose on a stone, it's the words in a song that the choir sings
It's the tears of goodbye and the place that you fly to, to get your wings
Yeah love's the king
Love is everything
Love is everything
It's kissing' and a hugging' but it's also the kicking and the cussing thing
I've been told
Love is everything
It's a smile on your face on a cold winter day at the thought of spring
It's getting up at night for the cry of a little bitty baby thing
And it's growing old
Love is everything
It's those fires that daddy stoked those nights to keep you warm
It's the hell your mama went through the day you were born
And it's a thunderstorm
Love is everything
Oh, it's going off to war, it's the back and forth on a front porch swing
It's the kiss that you got in the old parking lot of the Dairy Queen
And it's you and me
Love is everything
It's looking out for everybody else but number one
And it's all that really matters when all's said and done
And the race is run
Love is everything
It's a rose on a stone, it's the words in a song that the choir sings
It's the tears of goodbye and the place that you fly to, to get your wings
Yeah love's the king
Love is everything
Love is everything
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