My Special Day

It may seem sometimes that time is standing still well let me assure you that it waits for no one. I have been blessed with much and never less than what God wills me to receive. It has been a journey through life that I embrace with the knowledge and grace that I have learned through its course. Maybe if we would just stop listening to other people's sad song then we could sing a tune of our own. I celebrated my life last week with much thankfulness and somewhat a sad heart because I lost a man that was my friend, father and the grandfather to my eldest son.
This man was a Tuskegee Airman and he flew The Dutchess through many battles but he left behind many that will continue to carry his torch. I had the pleasure of knowing this great man at the age of 14 and I have loved him more with each day of my life. I often think about what if I hadn't became a part of his family and just where I would be. I honor this man with these words from a song that has helped to keep me strong in life.

Why should I feel discouraged?
Why should the shadows come?
Why should my heart feel lonely?
And long for heaven and home.
When Jesus is my portion.
A constant friend is He.
His eye is on the sparrow.
And I know He watches over me.
I sing because I'm happy.
I sing because I'm free .
His eye is on the sparrow.
And I know He watches me.

So I know that He (Grandpa Palmer) watches over me....
Semper FI and I will blog at you soon,