I once read of a girl who starts her day off at work with a theme song. She described it like the entrance song to a wedding reception where the bride and groom enter in all their glory to start the celebration. (P.S. I hear a lot of these songs and by far the most interesting and truthful one was 'It's the end of the World as we know it' by REM.) I gave it a shot today by listening to Heavenly Day by Patty Griffin. Have you heard this song? It's awesome and soothing and truthful, as I wish everything was. As I am driving on 670W and singing at the top of my lungs as though I am in concert, it brought to mind a photograph that Chris (my husband … just in case we haven't met yet, I'm Tricia Keels.) took on a retreat. I love this photograph because it has so much potential for reading into it. So I am picturing the photo and singing at the top of my lungs (wishing I had my cowgirl hat on) and at the end of the song I realize heavenly days come in all shapes and sizes. As the fog lifts and the sun comes out, will I run to the end of the dock and jump off into the unknown temperature of the water or will I walk to the end and just dangle my feet in for awhile (while reading a book with my cowgirl hat on). Either way, the song can apply. Every day has the potential for heavenly moments. I truly believe this and it is most of the reason I get up.
I suspect this theme song will be replaced by another when the mood strikes. But this is it for now. So download the song, sit back and listen and take in this photograph.
And then let me know. what is your theme song right now? I will try to match one of our photos with it.
thanks for reading.
Tricia Keels
7 comments:
Life is hard, but God is good
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I love it.
My theme song is "Big Strong Girl" by Deb Talan.
and yes it's on the mix cd I made for you Tricia :) I put most of the songs that have made me cry in the last few months on it. haha...lucky you :)
Candis - I know which photo I am choosing for you. Lia ... I need a minute to think about that one. I will not disappoint.
Thanks for playing. It keeps me off the streets.
I always love Walking on Sunshine...laugh all you want.
The song that sets my toe a tappin', compels me to play air drums against the dashboard and sing at the top of my lungs is Searching My Soul by Vonda Shepard...for me it is a nod to the past and a wink to the future ;)
Stay tuned...B
I am loving this blog - and checking out all of the songs that speak to each of you. I am going through a rather hard time (will my marriage make it - why doesnt he love me anymore? feeling so desperate for some sign from him, some sort of attention, approval..moments of feeling (honestly?) desperate and lonely...
But anyways, I do have faith in God, and this songs speaks to me...Natalie Grant - "The Real Me"
Jenny,
I'm so sorry to hear that. We have faith in God too
and will pray and expect better things to come your way.
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