Forever Young

 

Come with me to the moments that stand the test of time.  

 

We will need to find a rhythm and a two-step, perhaps even a do-si-do, to swing into place. 

 

These steps come along as the holiday season is also making a return. 

 

The song and the thought of being forever young can bring tender reminders in one moment. 

 

How is that possible? 

 

I have asked that question a few dozen times over many years. 

First, I remember that the song from Rod Stewart includes time to think about what has brought joy.

 

Here is where we begin.

Forever young is a truth in our home.

Forever young is a truth in our home. 

 

Being young is when I started to find a place with others. 

 

Staying young is where our son will keep me. 

 

Continuing to find ways to be forever young is how I have found a rhythm in the universe.   

 

It’s also how the worlds seem to collide can cause leaking eyes to spout every time this song comes on the radio. 

  

 

May you find a good road to roam down as we continue. 

 

Let’s think about a few of the things that have always stayed with me from our time being together. 

 

With this song comes the first heart tender pull of being surrounded by courage and bravery. 

 

Strumming along through life may take that at times. And it surely did for our son and us for many years. 

 

Here is where good fortune took me by surprise when the song came on the last time. 

 

I smiled for the mile along with the tears that felt like renewing rain. 

There was a light that came as my guide.

There was a light that came as my guide so I could make my way again and again. 

 

Friend, what is that? 

 

It felt as if the tiny rocks at the edge of this lake were showing me how to let it begin. 

Do you see how they know where to be and sit ready to be thrown back, starting with what they know how to do. 

 

That is what our son loved to show me. 

Start here, mom. 

You’ve got this. Let’s go from here. 

 

Dearly, how he would have loved being here to throw the rocks. 

 

Joy was here this day! 

 

My heartbeat to the joy and the song became louder as the volume knob rolled to the right. 

 

Windows shook with my thumb bouncing on the steering wheel to keep the drum going. 

 

Yeah, yeah yeah. 

 

I felt like the love that was with our home then has remained and, if possible, grown. 

Can you feel the love?

Can you feel the love in your universe like that? 

 

Perhaps it comes with the sunshine, the rain and the clouds that rumble across a sky and a lifetime. 

 

What about the light and rainbows that pop over mountains I have climbed to be where I am now? 

 

That is where the light has become infused into a soul. 

 

My soul that can hold onto a two-step for more than I could imagine gently holding it ever before. 

 

Before I knew it the gentle holding has become a full armful of love that has remained with dignity, strength beyond compare and always in my heart. 

 

Now I’d like to take you into one higher octave. 

 

Clear your thinking and your vocal cords as we take this step. 

 

I don’t wish for many things for myself these days. 

 

What can that look like after reaching the best of life with Dallin? 

 

Having the kindest hearts near me for such a long time created a way to look at one more thing for you now. 

 

That is what I was given so I now give it to you with grand gratitude.

May a forever young song remain in your heart.

May a forever young song remain in your heart, with peace, love and compassion. 

 

I send you hope for warm joy to come as you go down your good road.

This is what I wish for you. 

 

As it came to me and has stood the test of time.