Whichever holiday you're celebrating this season, just know that your
loved ones in spirit (people or pets) are likely around you. Whether in
the smell of a baked pie that brings back a memory of your grandmother,
or certain ornament that you take out that reminds you of a brother or
sister you're missing, or a song that reminds you of your parents. When
you see, smell or hear it, they're likely there with you.
I
(Rob) was listening to one of my favorite Christmas music CDs, and heard Dolly
Parton and Kenny Rogers singing "(I'll be Home) With Bells On" and it
reminded me of the one year I wrote up the lyrics to the song and sang
it with my mom and dad (who have since passed). After my brothers and
their significant others departed for the day, I took a tape player
(yes, tape in 1996) and put it on the living room table once the dessert
dishes were cleared. I handed them the sheet of lyrics and played the
tape. We all "attempted" to sing it - and although it wasn't a stellar
on-key performance, it was fun and memorable.
This month, when
the song came on, I could hear my parents singing in the background and
I felt they joined me in the car. Spirits are around us, especially on
the holidays.
As an extra, I'm sharing the video of the song here.
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy New Year, Happy Ramadan- whatever you're celebrating - celebrate life and spirit!
VIDEO: http://youtu.be/Wmx-fci6OyU\
