Monday, August 27, 2007

Wish You Were Here

Thank you, everyone.  I am overwhelmed by the response. 

Things are hectic here.  The wake is Wednesday, and we leave Thursday, at 7am, to go to the airport for the flight to Indianapolis for the wedding on my mom's side of the family.

My parents are going to make the 6 plus hour round trip.  My mom doesn't want me to do it.  She is being a mom, and worrying about me, and wants me to conserve myself for the trip to Indy, with the two kids.  Between the RA/Lupus, the new med not working, the heat, the brain thingy and numbness/facial pain.  I just don't know either.

I could scream.

I haven't decided what I am doing yet.

I can't get this song out of my head, so I decided to share the lyrics with you all.

Uncle Larry would appreciate it.  Although, he was more of a country, and 50's rock fan.  LOL

Wish You Were Here Lyrics by Pink Floyd

So, so you think you can tell Heaven from Hell,
blue skies from pain.
Can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail?
A smile from a veil?
Do you think you can tell?
And did they get you to trade your heroes for ghosts?
Hot ashes for trees?
Hot air for a cool breeze?
Cold comfort for change?
And did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage?
How I wish, how I wish you were here.
We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year,
Running over the same old ground.
What have you found? The same old fears.
Wish you were here.

be well,
Dawn

25 comments:

Anonymous said...

Touching Lyrics.

Anonymous said...

I didn't get your other entry...I am sorry Dawn...I hope you can do what is best for you health wise...My prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Michele

Anonymous said...

Love Pink Floyd!
Missie

Anonymous said...

A tough choice dearheart.  I pray you will be given wisdom for what is best.
loving you
karyl

Anonymous said...

Try & do what is best for YOU.
Have a good week.
Hugs,
Sug

Anonymous said...

Wow takes me back!  Roger Waters, genius.  With all the chaos around you, nice to see you find surcease in music.  "Shine on you crazy diamond"! xoxo CATHY
http://journals.aol.com/luddie343/DARETOTHINK/  

Anonymous said...

Follow Your heart and the rest will follow. Love Pink Floyd (one of my favorites growing up). Take care of you and enjoy your day!
Katie

Anonymous said...

Cannot add to previous advice. Do what you think is right, by others and by yourself. Take care.

Anonymous said...

Pink floyd, were my favourite when I was growing up. I hope everything is ok with your family Dawn.
Gaz xxxx

Anonymous said...

Dawn, take care of yourself.  You know what your limits are.  Things will work out.  Save your strength for celebrating.  Praying for all.  Hugs  Chris

Anonymous said...

Still praying for you...
love ya,
carlene

Anonymous said...

Let your Mom help where she can and try to take the rest in stride. I'm keeping you and your family in my prayers on the smoke during this difficult time for you.
I absolutely loved "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd. (Hugs) Indigo

Anonymous said...

I love that song!  Hon...  your uncle will understand and he knows...  you need to take care of you.  I agree with Mom :)
love ya friend
d

Anonymous said...

Your Uncle would understand if you don't go. keeping you in prayer my friend

Deb

Anonymous said...

I'm worried too ! I dont want you over doing it between the funeral and the wedding. It's alot for anyone to handle.
Be well,
Ellen

Anonymous said...

Dawn ~ That's such a great song...for a million different reasons.  I know the "I could just scream" feeling.  I am there with you.  Should you need a shoulder to lean on or a few words to lift you up.  I am here for you.  Prayers in abundance!!!
Hugs ~ Irene

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Anonymous said...

Dammit!  I ordered you a big bunch of good luck for the rest of the year and it hasn't arrived!  Pay attention to your health needs during all this travel and stress.

xoxoxoxo
Russ

Anonymous said...

You take care of yourself and your family will understand.  If you do decide to make the trip just rest, and drink plenty of water.  Wonderful song.  De ;)

Anonymous said...

I am sorry to hear about your Uncle..sounds like he was one cool dude...
take care of YOU
hugs
Lyn

Anonymous said...

I hate when you have a tough choice to make.  I think he would forgive you not being there.  He knew how much you loved him.  
Traci

Anonymous said...

Dawn,  I know these decisions are always tough.  You have to think of your health above all else.  Your Uncle Larry would be most understanding, if you weren't there.  Do what is best for you, saying goodbye can come in many different forms.  keeping you in my thoughts.     Leigh

 p.s.  I just LOVE Pink Floyd !

Anonymous said...

Prayers and hugs!
Lisa

Anonymous said...

Hey...my all-time favorite song.
You take care of yourself as best you can. I don't blame your Mom for wanted you to be very cautious right now. There are only so many spoons, ya know.
Take care,
Cin

Anonymous said...

Please take care of yourself.
I love that song.  Thomas plays it well on the guitar, and it is actually the ring tone on my cell phone.
Lori

Anonymous said...

Life's a crazy trip aint it? You and Uncle Larry musta had some good times together I hope. Did he ever give you a ride on his bike? (I'm still envisioning a Harley)
Maybe he woulda like these lyrics from one of my fav Pink Floyd songs... definetly going to be played at my wake...

We don't need no education
We don't need no thought control
No dark sarcasm in the classroom
Teachers leave them kids alone
Hey teacher leave us kids alone
All in all you're just another brick in the wall
All in all you're just another brick in the wall

Thinking of you.
Michael