Remember the song “The One I love” by David Gray? Well I rediscovered the song through Country Girl’s playlist and there’s something about it that I just love. I listened to it 473 times. Who am I kidding? I belted it out real loud 473 times while driving in my car. My children will certainly need therapy for these cathartic jam sessions. I conjured up images of Stevie and I falling on hard times (“tell the repo man”) and moving into a cozy 1200 square foot cottage and growin’ our own food and selling my hand-knit scarves for extra money…….to buy books and coats and milk for the children. The first 248 times, I’m sure I shed a little tear. (I conjured this all up while I was online picking out my new iphone and making my last order to American girl). Then I googled the lyrics and discovered that the song is probably about a soldier dying on the battlefield and that the ‘repo man’ is probably God reposing his very life. (Tears welled up in both eyes.)
Oh Edie…I just love being in your head. xoxo Ang
OH I am so excited Edie!!! I finally spotted Morgan at church tonight in youth group… and I carefully said…(read screamed)….”OMG…I blog with your boyfriend’s mom!!!!” Bless her heart….I hope I didn’t freak her out too much! At least we were in church so she knew I was a God fearin’ woman! hee-hee! Seriously, she is such a doll; so very sweet and beautiful!!! And, oh, how how sweetly she spoke of you!!! Your Taylor has found a real treasure in this darlin’ girl!!! You should have seen her jumping off the stage!! We have pictures floating around!!! ha!hee-hee! FUN!
She and I have a plan that the next time you are here…we are meeting up! She will come find me in the church..and the huggin of necks will happen!!! *wink*!
I was so excited to finally see her! I showed her our daughter, Chelsi, who was in the same area hanging out with the youth for the Christmas Bash.
I am just amazed at what a very small world it truly is!
So…anyway….I just couldn’t wait to get home from church to let you know that!!! hee-hee!
You know how we homeschool moms are….the funniest things excite us to pieces, especially when it comes to our blogs!!
Sweet Blessings, my friend!!!
Denise C
i love you…..
in a very southern woman way…not in a west coast woman way.
but i still love and accept the west coast woman way — i just do not love you in that way.
or any other woman in that way.
but if I HAD to, i would chose you.
but i don’t
mmmmm-kay?
LOVE,
CG
Ang said it best. It’s like you say all the things I think but would never actually say. Great song and I think this is one of my favorite posts!
Love it! I also love how you put your thoughts into words! It’s fun getting to know you! xo
ok, I think I did this right…right? still lovin’ the blog…and 1 guess as to what Georgia’s middle name is… You’re right!! GRACE !
Love and Blessings~
you're going to want to slap me… never heard it before!
yes… must be a BIG rock i'm living under!
very nice… thanks for the laughs & fun! Always so fun coming to your blog!
Man you’re awful sappy this week- you’d think you loved your family or something. *wink*
so sweet!
Thanks for stopping by my little blog and leaving comment love. I’m so glad you did because this post is stinking hilarious! I will be back!
You make this blog experience real, like I am sitting on the couch and listening to you tell me a great story about your life.
I love to sing in the truck too – but it is always (you may have already guessed this) TobyMac. I am afraid to let the kids hear all the Led Zepplin and Aerosmith songs that are my favorites since high school…
Ang,
Inside my head is a scary place!
Denise,
I can’t wait to meet you in person. I’m so glad you met Morgan….she’s a doll.
Gotta love CG!
Jessica,
The fact that this is your favorite post tells me that your brain works like mine. And that is frightening!
Kelly,
I’m always sappy dear. And I seriously restrain myself. Hope you’re coming to bookclub!
Erica,
Yeah Welcome to blogworld. Glad you ‘made’ it. You’ll love this whole crazy thing. And it’ll get you good and prepared to start your own blog!
Meme,
C’mon. Give those kids a little Aerosmith…..or at least some Queen!
XOXOX you guys are the best!
You really are so cute and i love the song… but more importantly i love the way you talked about your kids in the last post. I don’t have teenagers yet, but I know it will be here soon enough and I hope they turn out as great as yours have! It says a lot about your parenting! Way to go!
Oh man Edie, this post had me BALLING too! I had a thing happen like this this week. Got the soundtrack to Twilight and two of the songs on there just have me falling over, singing out loud, pondering life. Probably almost crashed iTunes from listening to them so many times in a row. 400 + too the last time I checked.
Anyway, we’re falling upon hard times in our marriage and I need you to know it’s so encouraging to read of your love for your husband. It isn’t always easy to keep constant and you inspire me in that way!!! Thanks for sharing, as always.
You are SOOO funny! This post made me smile. I got a giggle out of the image you had created in your mind while ordering your new iphone and AG dolls:) It CRACKED. ME. UP. This song is GREAT! I love songs that tell a story!
I just came across your blog – think it was to follow your awesome Christmas decorations. Love your style by the way. And now I am hooked on your posts! You are an absolute hoot! And what a beautiful family you have! Anywho….have a very Merry Christmas.