Have you ever had one of those moments where you are suddenly overcome with an emotion that brings tears to your eyes and a lump to your throat. This one hit me out of the clear blue and brought such a sweet memory back to my mind... one that I thought I had appreciated before but at this moment I seemed to appreciate on a whole new level. Let me tell you about it:
I was sitting on a plane Friday, high over the United States, watching a music DVD entitled "Eric Clapton Crossroads Guitar Festival". Various artists from B.B. King to John Mayer to Eric Clapton had been performing on stage at the Cotton Bowl and I was watching intently trying to pick up any tips on guitar playing. The next artist was announced... James Taylor. As Mr. Taylor walked onto the stage and strapped on his guitar, I was taken back to 6 or 7 years ago when Staci was a student in college and she invited me to go with her to a James Taylor concert over in Dallas on the State Fair Grounds. It was so much fun sitting out under the stars with my wonderful daughter and listening to James Taylor play and sing.
As I reminisced, I found myself suddenly overcome with emotion such that I had to turn my head toward the plane window to avoid any of the other passengers seeing my face. I realized that it means even more to me today than it did back then that Staci invited me to go to the concert with her. Joan and I have such a good relationship with our grown kids and their spouses. It is truly a wonderful blessing and we thank God daily for it!
It's really o.k. to be overcome with the emotion of thankfullness... even on a plane among 200 strangers. Thank you Staci! Thank you Caleb! Thank you Tyler!
3 comments:
Now you're making me cry! We couldn't have been more blessed to have parents like you and Mom. Many college kids wouldn't have wanted to go to a concert with their dad....I think it's a testamony to ya'll that shows how much we enjoy spending time with ya'll! Love you :)
Steve, I totally agree! It is always okay to be emotional when you think about the blessings that God has provided for you! Our children are some of the most wonderful blessings we will ever receive and I am often overcome with emotion when I think about how precious they are to me.
Juli Beth
That is so sweet Steve. My mom and I share a bond over Bob Seger and while I was living in Oxford, England in college she sent me a mix CD with his music and I listened to it the whole semester. It made me feel close to her. The night I got back to the states she picked me up and had our song playing! I love how music brings back sweet memories!
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