taking flight

 

thinking of marissa getting married in just a few short days...this little collection sits in my studio, above my sewing machine (the plaque made bya dear friend ). the scene captures so many of the emotions bouncing through me these days. my baby is taking flight into a new life, sharing it with the man who is the love of her life. it's all so beautiful, and i'm so happy for her, and so emotional. all i have to do these days is think "wedding" and my throat tightens up and tears automatically roll down my cheeks...what is it about this event that brings up so many tears?

 

we head out this evening, we're all staying in a hotel room near the airport as our flight is early in the morning.  i've still got 10  more wedding invitations to make (not really invitations, more "thank you for joining us here in mexico cards) and i haven't even started packing. it seems like i'm always running late, not matter how fast my wheels turn. we will be on the same flight at heather, jeff and the kiddos and i've gathered surprises and snacks to put into my carry-on. Cancun Mexico, here we come! Be back in week.

A Day of Sharing Song - Wednesday December 3

Here is the song I want to share with you...

The idea:  Songs can move us to places we haven't been in a long time, places we long for every day, or places we some day hope to be.  The combination of music and poetry can transport us across distances, and through the years. While we listen,  perhaps we grin wildly, or are moved to tears.  We all have songs that  are "ours"  in our very hearts. We have songs that touch us, move into our hearts and resonate, creating a feeling, taking us some place- past, present, future- perhaps some place we have never been and may never go, but for whatever reasons, the song sings for us.

Meeting new music, musicians, composers, poets,  new ways for my soul to sing, is an intriguing concept. Want to go on this adventure with me? It will be easy to travel along.

Many of us already do this sharing; this idea is just to help us find each other and hear the words we have to share.

The Date: Wednesday, December 3.

The Plan:  on your blog, post a song that moves inside you, touches you, reaches you.  You can do any or all of the following: 

• link to a youtube video (done as you would normally post a link)                     
• link to itunes or amazon for a sample of the song
• embed the youtube clip (instructions here)
• post just song lyrics  
• post multiple songs, if you can't choose just one.

Include the composer and/or musician and source (book, album). Perhaps also include  the amazon or itunes link if there is one.  no explanation required, no other revelation necessary. 
One last thing- Perhaps add an image. a photo. a video. a painting. a collage., if you would.

Come here to this post. 

http://gryphonsfeather.typepad.com/the_poetic_eye/2008/11/a-little-more-sharing.html

Add a comment with your link. 

I'll create a typepad page with the links, so others can hear the song, see the image and share in the experience. 

The Request:

If you are intrigued enough, post on your blog about this Day of Sharing Song. Link to this post. 

http://gryphonsfeather.typepad.com/the_poetic_eye/2008/11/a-little-more-sharing.html

Send an email to encourage your friends to post. 

Pass along this info to any groups in which you participate.

Who couldn't use a few new songs in their hearts?

The idea:  Songs can move us to places we haven't been in a long time, places we long for every day, or places we some day hope to be.  The combination of music and poetry can transport us across distances, and through the years. While we listen,  perhaps we grin wildly, or are moved to tears.  We all have songs that  are "ours"  in our very hearts. We have songs that touch us, move into our hearts and resonate, creating a feeling, taking us some place- past, present, future- perhaps some place we have never been and may never go, but for whatever reasons, the song sings for us.

Meeting new music, musicians, composers, poets,  new ways for my soul to sing, is an intriguing concept. Want to go on this adventure with me? It will be easy to travel along.

Many of us already do this sharing; this idea is just to help us find each other and hear the words we have to share.

The Date: Wednesday, December 3.

The Plan:  on your blog, post a song that moves inside you, touches you, reaches you.  You can do any or all of the following: 

Include the composer and/or musician and source (book, album). Perhaps also include  the amazon or itunes link if there is one.  no explanation required, no other revelation necessary. 
One last thing- Perhaps add an image. a photo. a video. a painting. a collage., if you would.

Come here to this post. 

http://gryphonsfeather.typepad.com/the_poetic_eye/2008/11/a-little-more-sharing.html

Add a comment with your link. 

I'll create a typepad page with the links, so others can hear the song, see the image and share in the experience. 

The Request:

If you are intrigued enough, post on your blog about this Day of Sharing Song. Link to this post. 

http://gryphonsfeather.typepad.com/the_poetic_eye/2008/11/a-little-more-sharing.html

Send an email to encourage your friends to post. 

Pass along this info to any groups in which you participate.

Who couldn't use a few new songs in their hearts?

Comments

[Shari Beaubien]

Have a FABULOUS time, dear Katie. I'm so happy it all worked out this way... xoxo, Shari

[judy wise]

Joyful journey my friend. Be safe and well and above all have a marvelous time. I can't wait to hear all about it.

[Linda O'Neill]

Have a wonderful time, Katie...I hope your daughter has a magical wedding!

[samm]

have a beautiful wedding... much love and joy to you and your close ones xoxo

[misty]

i am smiling, happy...thinking about you and your journey, this marriage, your family, your happiness, the love, the sharing, and everything in between...wishing you all the best! i am so looking forward to hearing all about it when you return.
much love dear Katie. xoxoxoo

[deirdra Doan]

Such beautiful invitations...I know the feeling of lose of your sweetheart...I held a little piece of art to my heart once drawn by a little child that reminded me of the loss.

Love your song sharing...when you have time please come see the song I wrote and my songs sharing's on my blog.

Snowflake wedding blessings,

[JUDY WILKENFELD]

Congrats and have a wonderful time.
xo

[pam aries]

Ohhh! How sweet the invitations are! I know it will be very special wedding I always cry, even if it is a wedding on TV,,geeze!