There's a James Taylor song that I love - well he has lots of songs that I love, but one in particular, "Shed A Little Light" is resonating with and for me today.
The particular lyric that's getting to me is:
"...that we are bound together
in our desire to see the world become
a place in which our children can grow free and strong
we are bound together
by the task that stands before us,
and the road that lies ahead
we are bound and we are bound..."
The last couple of days have been ones during which I've reflected a great deal on the road behind, and the repetitions that come when others choose to follow the same road.
As I look back at the road, I see that it is now reflected in the eyes of those I dearly love as they look ahead. I am overcome by emotions - both good and bad, but all poignant - so much so they are nearly painful.
The one thing that I know for certain is this: the Lord will indeed shed a little light so that we can see, and many years from now as we look back together on this road, we will smile, we may shed a tear or two, and we will share the joy of the journey with those whom we so dearly love.
respectfully,
-jake
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