Prayers

this holiday has come & so many are ready for it to leave already.
whether we celebrate it or not - it's still a day to hold very close.
not because many believe it's the birth of a savior or because gifts are a-comin' - but because it's a moment in time that we will not get back. at least not until the government grants me my wish for plutonium and i can finish my time machine.

so hold these moments of family - love - happiness - thanksgiving - beauty so very very close to you.

i'd love to find a dock to love. create a moment in time.

i got a message from a friend last night telling me that the holiday will no longer bring memories of receiving barbie dream houses years ago. it will bring memories of her god mother lying on her death bed. memories of folks crying.
i asked why was she sad. and i understood the question seemed ridiculous. but seriously:
there's a woman spending her last moments in this realm - i'm sure the last thing she wants her eyes to see is a bunch of sad folks. and in the same respect - i'm sure she doesn't want to leave behind a bunch of teary eyed folks who drop water every december 25th.

hold these moments so very close to you.
celebrate that!

and this is my prayer for the day:

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dear god:

strengthen my mind so that my memory is as strong as my faith.
i want to remember every happy moment you have allowed me to live with my family and friends.

amen.
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peace.