Monday, June 27, 2011

I like taking a step back and letting things play out. True, there are things that have to get done, schedules that must be adhered to. But beyond that, sometimes, it’s nice to distance myself slightly so I’m able to gain a better perspective of all the possibilities.

Right now, I’m doing that. My father’s services will be this weekend—a weekend that was already full of activities due to the holiday. It’s only fitting that my father will be laid to rest this holiday weekend, as he served our country back when.

I know that when I gaze up at the fireworks this Forth of July, no matter where I am, they’ll have a little deeper meaning. I imagine it will somewhat seem like with each explosion, my father’s spirit will be taking flight, illuminating a path for each of us to consider.