I used to love to sing. Now, songs get caught in my throat and tears come to my eyes. I have known this for some time, but now that the Christmas season is in full swing, the reality of this fact is even more pronounced.
Last night Dave and I went to an appreciation dinner at the Ironwood Springs Christian Ranch. We had a nice dinner and conversation with Jerry, Mike and Paul from the Stillwater area. After dinner the group was invited into the chapel for a short program. As we walked into the chapel, there was a group on stage singing Christmas songs. We found a place to sit, and even though I wasn't feeling particularly emotional about the songs, I just couldn't sing them out loud. As I sat, looking like a mute, my neighbor, who was singing loudly and happily off key, jabbed me jokingly in the ribs. I just smiled and continued to sing in my head.
This made me think of a "Wish List" that another parent had written and sent to me. "I wish you could see beyond my smile and see the pain in my heart." I know many of you do, and I thank you for that. I also want to thank Bob Bardwell, the owner of the ranch who is a great supporter of the military.
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