Dancing Through Life: Temporary Home

Monday, November 9, 2009

Temporary Home

Carrie Underwood has a fabulous new song on her amazing new CD.....TEMPORARY HOME.

As with most of her songs, the song hits home for me. Today was an interesting day.
Let's just say that I am glad I had plans to go running with friends, it allowed me to follow through with a commitment that I had, and prevented some other things going through my head.
I think sometimes in these moments, not the sweat that dripped off me as I was running, but in the moments of uncertainty and fear, that I felt burning in me when I woke up this morning, have got to help you find out who you are and build your strength. Not overnight, but something, somewhere, told me to make it through the day. Maybe it was myself, maybe it was knowing my friends would be waiting for me, maybe it was a miracle push through the day.
I do realize that this is my temporary home...not only physically as I will be moving out in a few weeks, but also I am only temporarily here. I will move on, pass through, and feel good again. I love the song for so many reasons. For its hope, for its sympathy, for making me feel grateful on some level, for its faith, and for allowing me to listen to the calming words.
The past still holds me back, and the present hurts, and the future holds so much promise.
From point A to point B. I wish I could see the path.
I ran 2.0 miles and weight trained with friends this afternoon....and that is my positive.

Will they understand? Where do I begin? What would I say, or not say?
I am not a quitter, and this is only my temporary home.......

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You find friends worth having
With every year passing
They mean more than gold
May you win but stay humble
Smile more than grumble
And know when you stumble
You're never alone*