I Hope You Dance, Love Mom

Another Mother's Day has come and gone. What better way to express your love for your children than to write to them, at least that is my thought! I personally am not musically inclined, however several are in my family. In fact, my father is a professional musican. As a child and adult I have witnessed my father practice and do the weekly 'jam' sessions all over the Phoenix Valley. We even lived in Nashville where he played the 'Grand Ole Opera' and he accompanied many top artists.

My love for music runs deep, I just was not blessed with vocal talent, however I have always made a connection with lyrics to songs.  I have been inspired by songs/lyrics over the years; there are many, however the one that I keep close to my heart is the song "I Hope You Dance," by Le Ann Womack. (please be sure to play the video manually below, the autostart has been disabled).

Often times we are challenged with the twists and turns of life, we can often times lose our faith and want to throw in the towel. We become confused and lonely, we get derailed and perhaps don't want to carry on. As a mother of three wonderful children, my desire while on this earth is that my children know that I love them unconditionally, that I desire for their happiness in all things. That they know without a shadow of a doubt that I wish them passion, success and true love! That they know I am here to carry them through lifes ups and downs. My children know my love for this song, probably more than they care too. On Mother's Day a few years ago I gave each one this book titled the same, "I Hope You Dance" which included the CD. Each was personalized with their photos, my favorite personal memories written to each one and a little note that if there was one song that I dedicate to them, this is the one!

Cory, Kip and Karly I dedicate this post to each of you. I want to express my gratitude and thankfulness that I was chosen to be your mother. That God blessed me with this calling, that I was able to be your temporary guardian while on this earth, that I could be the one you called, "Mother."

Individually you each are so talented, so kind, so loving to your fellow man, so compassionate to others. Your example to me has been exemplary, your passion is contagious and your heart is so giving! I Hope You Dance and you never lose your sense of wonder! If you get the chance to sit it out or dance, I Hope You Dance! Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens, I hope you live your dream and that you live, love and laugh forever! May this song inspire you as you each have inspired me to be better!

I love you,

Your Mother

 

 

I Hope You Dance Artist: Le Ann Womack I hope you never lose your sense of wonder You get your fill to eat But always keep that hunger May you never take one single breath for granted God forbid love ever leave you empty handed I hope you still feel small When you stand by the ocean Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance I hope you dance I hope you dance I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance Never settle for the path of least resistance Living might mean taking chances But they're worth taking Lovin' might be a mistake But it's worth making Don't let some hell bent heart Leave you bitter When you come close to selling out Reconsider Give the heavens above More than just a passing glance And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance I hope you dance (Time is a real and constant motion always) I hope you dance (Rolling us along) I hope you dance (Tell me who) I hope you dance (Wants to look back on their youth and wonder) (Where those years have gone) I hope you still feel small When you stand by the ocean Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance Dance I hope you dance I hope you dance (Time is a real and constant motion always) I hope you dance (Rolling us along) I hope you dance (Tell me who) (Wants to look back on their youth and wonder) I hope you dance (Where those years have gone) (Tell me who) I hope you dance (Wants to look back on their youth and wonder) (Where those years have gone)