Rainy Wedding Day

I am playing harp at a wedding today that was supposed to be on the beach at a nearby resort.  However, it has been raining off and on most of the day, so far, so I think it will be inside.  The building is nice - windows all around and a stone fireplace.  It is a small, intimate wedding, so will be lovely, I am sure.

This morning I went to my job placement meeting, usually called "the cattle call" where jobs are taken in order of seniority.  This year, the Universe was definitely smiling on me and I got to keep the position I am in and which I enjoy the most.  After this year, as long as the position is there, it is mine.  It is such a relief, after many years of having a position, then having someone with more seniority take it, then having another, and so on, to now know that I have security in my position.

Things really do start working together for good when you believe and trust and stay positive. 

Once again, it has been a while since I posted a blog.  I just seem to get so very busy.  I have a couple of new musical projects that I am working on, plus writing some music for my oldest daughter's wedding.  I applied for a Literacy Camp job through my school board last week and got a phone call today offering the position.  So, the first 3 weeks of July will be busy, but it is only mornings for Literacy Camp, and afternoons for music and designing and making a wedding dress. 

I think these words will become the song for when the register is signed at the wedding.  I don't even have a title yet, but maybe, May Your Love See You Through.  It will come in time.

May all good things be yours

May love shine on your journey

Cherish every moment
Of deepest unity

 

Giving to each other

The best of all you'll be

With trust and understanding

And love-filled harmony

 

Maybe your love see you through

All the happiness and sorrow

Look into each others hearts

Today and in all of your tomorrows.

So grateful for each new day and for the awesomeness of life.  Happiness is found along the way, not at the end of the road.

Fly in My Dreams

It's hard to believe I haven't posted anything since last year!  I know I got terribly busy, but that is really not a good excuse.  In February, an amazing person and friend died and I wrote a song for his funeral.  After being in a vehicle accident a few years ago and ending up quadriplegic, he came back to form a band and do inspirational shows.  Right about the same time, I agreed to be musical director for a local production of Godspell.  So, yes, busy, but still no excuse for not blogging.  I will be getting back to it on a regular basis. 

I was inspired by some words another friend wrote about Christopher's death, and asked if I could form his ideas into song lyrics.  He said, yes, and I wrote this song in honour of my friend, Christopher MacKay, who inspired us all to be all that we can possibly be.

Fly in My Dreams

 

Your strength will bear me up

Your light will shine forever

Your hope will lift my heart

It is your joy I will remember

 

So, fly up high to the moon

Let the evening breeze catch your wings

Fly up high to the moon

Fly forever in my dreams

 

You touched the lives of all you knew

With grace and hope and dignity

And now in peace you gently soar

Unfettered in eternity

 

So, fly up high to the moon

Let the evening breeze catch your wings

Fly up high to the moon

Fly forever in my dreams

 

You heard a song within your soul

The music took you into heaven

Your spirit overcame your form

And gave you wings to fly to freedom

 

So, fly up high to the moon

Let the evening breeze catch your wings

Fly up high to the moon

Fly forever in my dreams

 

Christopher, you'll fly forever in our dreams.

 

 

(Thank you, Pat Larkin and Christopher MacKay for the inspiration for this song.)