Sunday, May 8, 2011

I had a great Mother's Day today. My daughter, Kristen, her husband, Michael and their precious children, Harrison and Eleanor took me to lunch at Uncle Bubbas. Hunter was working a double, so we sat in his section. Harrison left him a nice mess. We left him a nice tip. I bet I'm the only customer he gets to eat off their plate. LOL. I got some Chanel Chance perfume. Smells great! My son, Joseph called me. In the mail was a beautiful Mother's Day photo card from the twins. I can't wait to scan it. They are adorable. I am so blessed. I have to believe that my Mother has seen those blessings. I wish the babies would have known her. I love you Mama. Happy Mother's Day to you. Love your Daughter... Paula

P.S. I also received a Happy Mother's Day from my special someone...

Mother's Day 2011

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Awesome Daughter!

about an hour agoPaula Bacon Smoak


I pray that when my time has come, and I have gone to be with Lord, that my children will forgive me. I have made many mistakes, but one I never made was not to love them with all of my heart and soul!



59 minutes agoKristen S Smith

Forgive u for what? Being the best mom in the world? One that I look up to everyday? The one who I fear I will never live up to with my own children? Sorry. Its unforgivable.



54 minutes agoSent from a PhonePaula Bacon Smoak

Holidays and Memories

With each holiday that rolls around, memories flood the mind of times past. I am thankful that I have those memories; some of which bring me joy, others bring me sorrow.


Tomorrow, I celebrate Mother’s Day. I am a Mother to three beautiful children, whom I am very proud of, and who love me deeply. I also mourn the loss of my Mother again. I can see her sweet, simple, face. She was not a girly girl like her three daughters; she was a beat down woman that had lived a hard life. I wish I could have changed that for her, but instead, I have my own share of regrets. All she ever wanted was to be loved and respected as a human being.


What gets me through the days, and years, is knowing she is now in all her glory. She is beautiful like she once was, her knees don’t hurt, she’s not short of breath, and most importantly, she’s no longer a fighting the fight as a co-dependent, to a disease that was not her own.


If I had one more moment with her, I would tell her I know she did the best she could. I would wrap my arms around her and hold her tight.  I miss her soft face, her gentle spirit, and her warm love.


God, take care of my Mother, as only you can.


Paula Smoak





Happy Mother's Day to my precious Mama. I love you, and I miss you so much!

Sunday, May 1, 2011

♫ Leona Lewis - Run (Top Of The Pops)

Talking To The Moon Lyrics By Bruno Mars

Adele - Lovesong (album version)

One and Only - Adele (Lyrics)

Adele - Rolling In The Deep

Weekend

I had a good time Friday night with  a good old friend, and now a new friend.  Slow danced, yeah, it was fun and sexy.  Some smooching; and omg, too much wine!  They say I had 7-8 glasses  in 6 hours.  I sure don't recall drinking that much, and have never before.  I don't know how I was standing, must less dancing.  It must have been the euphoria of the night. 

The headache Saturday morning may have been consistent with some over indulgence.  However, I don't break loose very often.  There is something so satisfying about being told how beautiful you are, and how gorgeous your eyes are, as you are being glared at by a handsome, well dressed man, that smells good.  No matter how many times you've heard it before, It's like hearing it all over, if you're in that place. <3

It was a good distraction for my heart, mind and soul.  Missing you...

Monday, April 25, 2011

The unvailing...

Tomorrow I have the bandages removed, and get a glimpse of the scar revision on my neck.  I am apprehensive because it is so swollen.  I know it will take time to heal; I must be patient. 

I have all the confidence in the world in my Plastic Surgeon of choice. 

Worked late and have an early meeting, but can't stop listening to music.  I LOVE IT!

ME

I miss Gibson O. Smoak, an amazing husband, faithful, loving, and a gentle soul...

═══════════════ ೋღ♥ ღೋ ═══════════════


♥ If you miss someone that's in heaven, put this as your status ♥.

═══════════════ ೋღ♥ ღೋ ═══════════════


I miss you, darling, today, yesterday, and tomorrow...
Love,
Your wife,
Paula

Good Morning Darling...

Gotta love this...

Mama and her Baby Boy... Love him!

Easter Sunday 2011






Sunday, April 24, 2011

My Husband

My son came to me Wednesday night to bring me some medication for a surgical procedure I had done that day.  During his visit, he randomly ask me if I had his Daddy's blue brush?  I told him it was probably somewhere around there; I would look for it.  He also mentioned the white brush his Daddy had and ask me to look for that as well.  He said he was letting his hair grow out a little. 

Moving forward to Easter Sunday, I am sitting at the vanity drying my hair when I start to open drawers and cabinets looking for the brushes.  I found the blue brush, just as he left it.  It had dust on the handle and his hair in the bristles.  I put the brush to my nose and immediately got the scent of Gibson's hair, and began to cry.  At that very moment, the song playing on my CD player was, "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face".  I've told our children how I sang that song to their Daddy on the beach, not long after we met.  I knew long before he did that I loved him, and yet he grew to love me more than anyone can imagine, even me.  I sent my son a text message and told him I had found the brush.  He responded with, how about the white one?  I told him, not yet, but explained my phenomenon with the smell of the hair.  I asked him if he wanted me to remove it, or did he want it.  He never answered me.  This is a Goodys brush, probably cost two bucks, so I'm desperately trying to figure out the significance to my son.  I put it in my purse, and met Hunter at church and later, at Bonnie and Roy's.  I told Kristen about it, and while Hunter, Danielle and I were taking pictures, she smelled it, but said it smelled like my purse.  She too remembered the smell of her Daddy's hair.  I picked it up, and no longer did I smell his scent. 

I tried to give it to Hunter, and he said, "later, Mom".  I asked again what he wanted me to do, and he said, "do what you need to do Mom".  He's such an amazing son.  I drove home, pulled into the garage, pulled the brush from my purse trying to decide, do I leave it in the car, or take it inside?  Once again, I put it to my nose, and the scent was back.  You see, this was just for me today.  It was not meant to be shared with the children yet. 

What is my message?  I am so darn analytical.  I don't think things happen by chance.  Is he just letting me feel his presence, or is their something I am doing that is disturbing him?  Is that my own guilt?  Gibson was a very jealous man in life.  I have to believe that in death he would want me to be happy, but I know he loved me so very much he would never want to see me walk into the fate of pain and misery.

I am such a blessed woman, and I mean that with all of my heart and soul.  I love my children so much; they are amazing.   I ask myself, why Lord, why is that not enough?  Why am I lonely?  Why do I long for touch, and love?  I shall keep asking, and I believe God will show me the way...

bridges of madison county... her sacrifice

Saturday, April 23, 2011

P!nk - I Don't Believe You



Check out that wedding dress! Love the song... I don't believe you, but you know it...

Good Morning

Yesterday was a very nice day.   

In the afternoon, I watched Bridges of Madison County, and oh my goodness, did I cry like a baby.  I felt their passion, their love, and their pain when they departed.  I know what it's like to carry that love, through life, always wondering "what if".  It makes you want to cease the moment and love deeply every chance you get, but ONLY if the passion and love is there, even knowing in the end. you may be hurt again.  As the old saying goes, "It is better to have love and lost, than to have never loved at all...

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Miserable Night

I don't know when I have had such a sleepless, painful, miserable night.  For something so small, the pain was so intense.  I bet I didn't sleep 2 hours total.  I look and feel like heck today.  Looks like there will be rescheduled  appointments today.  Even my tummy hurts from the medication I took every three hours. 
All in the name of "Beauty"...  My goodness...

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

My neck is throbbing so bad, I am in tears. :(((( The doctor called in something stronger. Hunter has gone to pick it up. I'm laying here with a frozen bottle of water wrapped in a hand towel under my chin. I wish I could go, and stay asleep for awhile. Whah...
I had a revision of the scar on my neck today, due to the lovely work of Dr. Suh.  NOT! 
I had it done under local anesthesia, with some nausea and anxiety medication.  I was still pretty nervous.  I am excited about the potential for a nice straight line, that fades with time, and is not attached to my muscle. 

I am so ready to get back in shape, and start my Salsa Dancing.  Who knows, I may meet the dancing partner of my dreams, while having an awesome time. :)

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Thanks for your well wishes tomorrow. I'll talk to you when it's over.
Humility and the fear of the LORD bring wealth and honor and life.

Proverbs 22:4

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Romans 12:9-10

Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.

Romans 12:9-10

Saturday, April 16, 2011

Friday Night

Friday Night

Kelley and I went to Huc A Poos on Tybee last night. It was the first time I had ever been there. We had a really nice time, except the band cancelled at the last minute, so not much dancing.

I met a 6'3", blonde, blue eyed, captain of a yacht. He was such a gentleman. We slow danced and he told me how beautiful I was. A woman loves to hear that. :) He ended up buying me one too many glasses of wine, combined with the shot of patron Kelley got us, it was all downhill from there. I immediately got sick. My head was spinning like it has never before. We went outside and crossed the parking lot, where I sat on a tree stump, the rest was not a pretty picture. How nice to have a complete stranger hold my hair back, and keep telling me, "you'll be okay, Princess".

Needless to say, I woke this morning with one heck of a headache. No more patron for me ever!!!



Saturday, April 9, 2011

Beautiful Saturday Afternoon Ride...

I took a ride today with the top down in the corvette. It was such a beautiful day, with the sun and the wind in my face, and music for my ears. I am a happy woman. Sunshine is good for the body. :) Love is good for the soul...

Don't You Wanna Stay-Jason Aldean w/Kelly Clarkson w/lyrics

Friday, April 8, 2011

Friday Morning

As I reflect this morning, I have so much to be grateful for. Thank you God, for the life you gave me, for all of it's challenges that have made me a better person; for the most amazing children and grandchildren, whom I love with all of my being.

I love music so much. It speaks to the soul within me, even if it's a sappy love song, doesn't mean I'm sad, just means I can relate on some level to that feeling. I am so glad this world has such wonderful, talented artist that express themselves, many though their own life experiences. It lets us know, we are not unique in the burdens we carry; this is a temporary place, called life.

I also love to dance. It's another place where I can feel the music, and express my emotion through the movement of my body. I am a very sensual dancer, and although I have never had a lesson, that is something I would love to do one day soon. I've only been dancing once in the past 6 months. That's gotta change. It makes me happy, and isn't that what life is about, doing things that make you, and others feel good.

My heart still has a void for now, but I trust that when the time is right, God will send me a good, decent, faithful, honest, man, similar to the one he called home six years ago. I trust he wants that for me, but he first wanted me to know me and to love myself. I have spent my life as a co-dependent, taking care of others. You lose your identity in that role. This has been a painful journey, but I do love myself and I'm getting to know myself better and better everyday. I want to be the best I can be with the gifts God gave me, never taking anything or anyone for granted.

Until later,

Paula

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Jennifer Lopez feat. Lil Wayne - I'm Into You (2011)



Na na na na na na na na na yeah (x4)

[Lil' Wayne]
Hi, I’m Tune, the man on the moon
I live on the beach, get the sand out ya shoes
And all of that changed since I met you
So we can leave that old shit in the restroom
Ok, I’m into you, like you never knew
I’m falling for you baby, I need a parachute
So wet, I need a wetsuit
You’re way too fly, I could be ya jet fuel
Now tell me what you like
I like what you tell me
And if you understand me, you can overwhelm me
It’s too late, it’s too late
Every finish line is the beginning of a new race
Young Money!

[Jennifer Lopez - Verse 1]

You got me and I could not defend her
I tried but I had to surrender
Your star got me under the spellbound
Left me no other choice but to get down
It's too late (x4)
You got it (x4)

[Hook]

When I look into your eyes it's over
You got me hooked with your love controller
I'm tripping and I can not get over
I'm feeling lucky like a four leaf clover
Cos i'm into you
I'm into you (x2)
Yeahhh
I'm into you (x3)
Yeahhh

[Jennifer Lopez - Verse 2]

Na na na na na na na na na yeah (x4)
Listen, i'm strong baby I bring the fight on
Sharp shooter you can call me the cyon
I'm not the one easy to get to
Jennifer Lopez I'm Into You lyrics found on http://www.directlyrics.com/jennifer-lopez-im-into-you-lyrics.html

But all of that changed baby when I met you
It's too late (x4)
You got it (x4)

[Hook]

When I look into your eyes it's over
You got me hooked with your love controller
I'm tripping and I can not get over
I'm feeling lucky like a four leaf clover
Cos i'm into you
I'm into you (x2)
Yeahhh

I'm into you (x3)
Yeahhh

Na na na na na na na na na yeah (x4)

[Bridge]
I’m not burning and I’m feeling you boy
Get it on if you feeling my world now
I love the way that you moving
And I’m listening to how you grooving
So if you need me, just call on the cruise
We can be whatever that you want in the news
Boy, cause I’m on it and you on it
So we just tell me now

[Hook]
When I look into your eyes it's over
You got me hooked with your love controller
I'm tripping and I can not get over
I'm feeling lucky like a four leaf clover
Cos i'm into you
I'm into you (x2)
Yeahhh
I'm into you (x3)
Yeahhh

Na na na na na na na na na yeah (x4)
Cos i'm into you
I'm into you (x2)
Yeahhh
I'm into you (x3)
Yeahhh


Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Sweetness... Me and Hunter... Love that young man...

Enrique Iglesias - Ring my bells



"Ring My Bells"

Ring my bell, ring my bells..
Ring my bell, ring my bells..
Ring my bell, ring my bells..
Ring my bell, ring my bells..

Sometimes you love it
Sometimes you don't
Sometimes you need it and you don't wanna let go..

Sometimes we rush it
Sometimes we fall
It doesn't matter baby we can take it real slow..

Cause the way that we touch is something that we can't deny
And the way that you move oh it makes me feel alive
Come on

Ring my bell, ring my bells..
Ring my bell, ring my bells..
You try to hide it
I know you do
When all you really want is me to come and get to

You move in closer
I feel you breathe
It's like the world just disappears when you around me oh

Cause the way that we touch is something that we can't deny oh yeah
And the way that you move oh you make me feel alive so
Come on

Ring my bell, ring my bells..
Ring my bell, ring my bells..
Ring my bell, ring my bells..
Ring my bell, ring my bells..

I say you want, I say you need
I can tell by your face, you know the way it turns me on

I say you want, I say you need
I will do what it takes, I would never do you wrong

Cause the way that we love is something that we can't fight oh yeah
I just can't get enough oh you make me feel alive so come on

Ring my bell, ring my bells..
Ring my bell, ring my bells..
I say you want, I say you need
Ring my bell, ring my bells..
Ring my bell, ring my bells..
I say you want, I say you need
Ring my bell, ring my bells.

Monday, March 28, 2011

Secret Love ~ Stevie Nicks ~ From her new CD, In Your Dreams !!!




"Secret Love"

Come on it's time to go upstairs
But I don't want to be leaving you here
I can't go be in that room alone
When I know that you're down here in tears
I'm not asking "forever" from you
I'm just asking to be held for awhile
In a timeless search for love that might work
Still we're already paying the price
But you need some rest
My darling, it's best
But we've already passed it, I cried
Ooohee...
Listen to me
My secret love secretly
Died
Come on it's time to go upstairs
But I don't want to be leaving you here
I can't go be in that room alone
When I know that you're down here in tears

I'm not asking "forever" from you
I'm just asking to be held for awhile
In a timeless search for love that might work
Still we're already paying the price
But you need some rest
My darling, it's best
But we've already passed it, I cried
Ooohee..
Listen to me
My secret love secretly
Died
Oh, you need some rest
Oh, you need some rest
My darling, it's best
Ooh...
My secret love secretly
Secretly died


Hunter and Harper... So darn cute!

Wild Horses by Mazzy Star

Madonna - Rain



"Rain"

I feel it, it's coming

[Chorus:]

Rain, feel it on my finger tips
Hear it on my window pane
Your love's coming down like
Rain, wash away my sorrow
Take away my pain
Your love's coming down like rain

When your lips are burning mine
And you take the time to tell me how you feel
When you listen to my words
And I know you've heard, I know it's real
Rain is what this thunder brings
For the first time I can hear my heart sing
Call me a fool but I know I'm not
I'm gonna stand out here on the mountain top
Till I feel your

[chorus]

When you looked into my eyes
And you said goodbye could you see my tears
When I turned the other way
Did you hear me say
I'd wait for all the dark clouds bursting in a perfect sky
You promised me when you said goodbye
That you'd return when the storm was done
And now I'll wait for the light, I'll wait for the sun
Till I feel your

[chorus]

Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say, never go away

Waiting is the hardest thing
(It's strange I feel like I've known you before)
I tell myself that if I believe in you
(And I want to understand you)
In the dream of you
(More and more)
With all my heart and all my soul
(When I'm with you)
That by sheer force of will
(I feel like a magical child)
I will raise you from the ground
(Everything strange)
And without a sound you'll appear
(Everything wild)
And surrender to me, to love

Rain is what the thunder brings
For the first time I can hear my heart sing
Call me a fool but I know I'm not
I'm gonna stand out here on the mountain top
Till I feel your

Rain, I feel it, it's coming
Your love's coming down like
[repeat]

[chorus]

Rain, I feel it, it's coming
Your love's coming down like
[repeat]

Rain

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Blessings...

I love God, my precious family, my wonderful grandchildren, friends, music, dance, intellect, and the freedom to have a career. What more could I want? I am a blessed woman.

Paula Smoak
It's late Sunday afternoon. I'm listening to the rain, and just enjoying my thoughts.

My precious Eleanor... I love her so much! Muah!

The Lincoln Lawyer - Official Trailer [HD]

Kick ass movie! I just saw it, and I can't wait to see it again!


Saturday, March 26, 2011

Pink - Fuckin' Perfect (Full Song)



Made a wrong turn
Once or twice
Dug my way out
Blood and fire
Bad decisions
That's alright
Welcome to my silly life

Mistreated
Misplaced
Misunderstood
Miss knowing it's all good
It didnt slow me down.

Mistaking
Always second guessing
Underestimating
Look I'm still around

Pretty, pretty please
Dont you ever, ever feel
Like you're less than
Fucking perfect

Pretty, pretty please
If you ever, ever feel
Like you're nothing
You're fucking perfect to me

You're so mean
When you talk
About yourself, you were wrong
Change the voices in your head

Make them like you instead
So complicated
Look how we all make it
Filled with so much hatred
Such a tired game

It's enough
I've done all I can think of
Chased down all my demons
I've seen you do the same

Oh

Pretty, pretty please
Dont you ever, ever feel
Like you're less than
Fucking perfect

Pretty, pretty please
If you ever, ever feel
Like you're nothing
You're fucking perfect to me

The whole worlds scared
So I swallow the fear
The only thing I should be drinking
Is an ice cold beer

So cool in line
And we try, try, try
But we try too hard
http://www.elyricsworld.com/fuckin'_perfect_lyrics_pink.html
And it's a waste of my time

Done looking for the critics
Cause they're everywhere
They don't like my jeans
They don't get my hair

Exchange ourselves
And we do it all the time
Why do we do that?
Why do I do that?

Why do I do that?

Yeeeeaaaahhh
Oooooooh
Oh baby pretty please

Pretty, pretty please
Dont you ever feel
Like you're less than
Fucking perfect

Pretty, pretty please
If you ever, ever feel
Like you're nothing
You're fucking perfect to me

You're perfect, you're perfect

Pretty, pretty please
If you ever, ever feel
Like you're nothing
You're fucking perfect to me






Omg, I just had a dream that Gibson was back. We were dancing, and he was twirling me round and round. :)
I'm finally getting sleepy again after being awake, and looking at shoes for 2 hours. :)
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.

1Peter 4:7

Monday, March 21, 2011

Sade - No Ordinary Love




Definitely not an "Ordinary Love"...

Sade - By Your Side



You think I'd leave your side baby?
You know me better than that
You think I'd leave down when your down on your knees?
I wouldn't do that

I'll do you right when your wrong
I-----ohhh, ohhh

If only you could see into me

oh, when your cold
I'll be there to hold you tight to me
When your on the outside baby and you can't get in
I will show you, your so much better than you know
When your lost, when your alone and you can't get back again
I will find you darling I'll bring you home

If you want to cry
I am here to dry your eyes
and in no time you'll be fine

You think I'd leave your side baby
You know me better than that
You think I'd leave you down when your down on your kness
I wouldn't do that

I'll do you right when your wrong
I-----I, ohhhh, ohhh

If only you could see into me

Oh when your cold
I'll be there
To hold you tight to me
Oh when your alone
I'l be there by your side baby
repeat 1x



Sunday, March 20, 2011

Enrique Iglesias - Why Not Me (New Song 2010)



Why Not Me Lyrics

Escaping nights without you with shadows on the wall
My mind is running wild tryin hard not to fall
You told me that you love me but say I’m just a friend
my heart is broken up into pieces

Cos i know i’ll never free my soul
it’s trapped between true love and being alone
When my eyes are closed the greatest story told
I woke and my dreams are shattered here on the floor

Why oh why tell me why not me
Why oh why we were meant to be
Baby i know i could be all you need
Why oh why oh why

I wanna love you
if you only knew how much i love you
So why not me

The day after tomorrow I’ll still be around
To catch you when you fall and ever let you down
you say that we’re forever our love will never end
I’ve tried to come up but it’s drowning me to know
you’ll never feel my soul
It’s trapped between true love and being alone
when my eyes are closed the greatest story told
i woke and my dreams are shattered here on the floor

Tell me baby why oh why tell me why not me
Why oh why we were meant to be
Baby i know i could be all you need
why oh why oh why

I wanna love you
if you only knew how much i love you
So why not me

You won’t ever know
How far we can go
You won’t ever know
How far we can go (go)
http://www.elyricsworld.com/why_not_me_lyrics_enrique_iglesias.html

Why oh why tell me why not me
why oh why we were meant to be
Baby I know I could be all you need
Why oh why oh why

Why oh why tell me why not me
Why oh why we were meant to be
Baby I know I could be all you need
Why oh why oh why oh why

I wanna love you
If you only knew how much I love you
so why not me
(why not me, why not me)



No More...

My heartbeat has moved on for me...

Sunday, March 13, 2011

~ Love and you shall be loved. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson




i

Saturday, March 12, 2011

LOVE

Love until it hurts. Real love is always painful and hurts; then it is real and pure. ~ Mother Teresa


~ Love is the beauty of the soul. ~ St. Augustine





Dancing, my passion...

I finally went out dancing last night. It was the first time since my neck surgery. It was so much fun, however I must admit, I'm pretty sore today.

I enjoyed my company and our trip from the island to the beach.

About to pour myself a cup of java, to get myself up, or since I've been awake so long, I might just take a mid-morning nap.

I am so blessed to have such an awesome family, such wonderful friends, and a wonderful career.

Love to all with my heart and soul,

Paula

Friday, March 11, 2011

Getting ready to go out for a while, looking "hot". :)
Today was a good day!

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Adele - Don't you Remember



When will I see you again?
You left with no goodbye, not a single word was said
No final kiss to seal anything
I had no idea of the state we were in.
I know I have a fickle heart and bitterness
And a wandering eye, and a heaviness in my head
But don't you remember, don't you remember?
The reason you loved me before,
Baby please remember me once more.
When was the last time you thought of me?
Or have you completely erased me from your memories?
I often think about where I went wrong.
The more I do, the less I know.
But I know I have a fickle heart and bitterness
And a wandering eye, and a heaviness in my head.
But don't you remember, don't you remember?
The reason you loved me before,
Baby please remember me once more.
Ohhhh
I gave you the space so you could breathe,
I kept my distance so you would be free,
I hope that you find the missing piece
To bring you back to me.
Why don't you remember, don't you remember?
The reason you loved me before,
Baby please remember me once more.
When will I see you again?
[ Lyrics from

More lyrics: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/a/adele/#share

Adele - One and Only



"One And Only"

You've been on my mind
I grow fonder every day lose myself in time
Just thinking of your face God only knows
Why it's taking me so long to let my doubts go
You're the only one that I want

I don't know why I'm scared, I've been here before
Every feeling every word, I've imagined it all,
You never know if you never try to forgive your past
And simply be mine

I dare you to let me be your, your one and only
Promise I'm worthy to hold in your arms
So come on and give me the chance
To prove up I'm the one who can
Walk them miles
Until the end starts
Warping on your mind

You hang on every word I say, lose yourself in time
At the mention of my name, will I ever know
How it feels to hold you close
And have you tell me which ever road I chose you'll go

I don't know why I'm scared, I've been here before
Every feeling every word, I've imagined it all,
You never know if you never try to forgive your past
And simply be mine

I dare you to let me be your, your one and only
I promise I'm worthy to hold in your arms
So come on and give me the chance
To prove up I'm the one who can
Walk them miles
Until the end starts

I know it ain't easy
Giving up your heart
I know it ain't easy
Giving up your heart

Nobody's perfect, it ain't easy, trust me I've given up your heart
Nobody's perfect, it ain't easy, trust me I've given up your heart

I know it ain't easy
Giving up your heart
Nobody's perfect, it ain't easy, trust me I've given up your heart

I dare you to let me be your, your one and only
I promise I'm worthy to hold in your arms
So come on and give me the chance
To prove up I'm the one who can
Walk them miles until the end starts
Come and give me the chance
To prove that I'm the one who can
Walk them miles until the end starts.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

New Year's Eve in Chicago 2010

My son, Joseph, the twins, Nicole and Rachel

Anything Is Possible.

If there was ever a time to dare,
to make a difference,
to embark on something worth doing,
IT IS NOW.
Not for any grand cause, necessarily. . .
but for something that tugs at your heart,
something that's your inspiration,
something that's your dream.

You owe it to yourself
to make your days here count.
HAVE FUN.
DIG DEEP.
STRETCH.

DREAM BIG.

Know, though, that things worth doing
seldom come easy.
There will be good days.
And there will be bad days.
There will be times when you want to turn around,
pack it up,
and call it quits.
Those times tell you
that you are pushing yourself,
that you are not afraid to learn by trying.

PERSIST.

Because with an idea,
determination,
and the right tools,
you can do great things.
Let your instincts,
your intellect,
and your heart,
guide you.

TRUST.

Believe in the incredible power of the human mind.
Of doing something that makes a difference.
Of working hard.
Of laughing and hoping.
Of lazy afternoons.
Of lasting friends.
Of all the things that will cross your path this year.

The start of something new
brings the hope of something great,
ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.

Sunday, November 7, 2010

11/07/2010
There is a place in each of us that wants to heal .
There is a place in each of us that wants to heal , that can heal , that will heal.

It's a peaceful place , one of nourishment , replenishment , peace , safety , comfort , and joy.It's a place of love and acceptance.

It's a place of forgiveness , honesty , openness , nurturing , and kindness.You can find it quickly , if that's what you're seeking.You will recognize it instantly because of how it feels.

It will bring you back to center.It will bring you back to calm .It will bring you back to joy.

When we come into contact with the other person, our thoughts and actions should express our mind of compassion, even if that person says and does things that are not easy to accept. We practice in this way until we see clearly that our love is not contingent upon the other person being lovable.

Thich Nhat Hanh

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Celine Dion