in the meantime...

the wrinkles.
the lines that criss-cross your hands.
the veins.
the scars of a life lived.
the scars of hands held...
these are the memories we have.
turning back is not an option....
only forward remains.
gather your courage.
your strength.
your endurance.
strap on that encouragement.
hold tightly to that grace.
look up.
past the cloudy grey.
past the depressing shambles of once upon a time.
past the disappointed faces.
look up....
and see once again...
the lovely colors of hope and redemption.
love and strength.
see once again that you are beautiful.
you are worth more.
you are strong enough to continue...
you are desired and treasured.
look up.
gather strength.
hold on to Hope.
walk in peace.
know Truth.
begin again.

lovely evening spent with michael burkholder in philly. went to hear new music at world cafe live. good, honest conversation was had. i am honored to be considered worthy of such a friendship.
in other news: my hands look really wrinkly, and my hair is looking really grey lately. i am getting older, and i'm not going to lie, it is beginning to show.
mailed out my application to CCBC. they should have it by tomorrow. and then the waiting will really begin. hello possible move in my future. you are looking so great to me right now!