Moments and Memories

So this is it - the grand experiment
It's Christmas time, the money's spent
In every scene there's so much marketing
Trying to make us scream, "I want!"

So what if I start sharing blame for this?
Stop trying to prove I'm more or less
With fashion sense, style and etiquette
Well I can't hardly spell the word

I want more time with you
I want hugs that are free
Please don't buy me any thing
Lend a hand, meet a need
Take time to appreciate
All we have, may be cliche
I want more love and peace
Making moments and memories

It can be tense, when family and friends
Bring baggage in years of experience
We get weighed down by bitterness
When freedom comes within forgiveness

Don't get me wrong, we need some boundaries
To have the space and remain healthy
It's never ending growth and change
Let the good retain our focus

I want more time with you
I want hugs that are free
Please don't buy me any thing
Lend a hand, meet a need
Make time to appreciate
All we have, may be cliche
I want more love and peace
Making Moments and memories

Story telling, children laughing
Comfy cuddles on the couch
Music playing while we're cooking
No comparing, free from stress
Let it go and keep on smiling
There's great value in kindness
Happiness is self contentment
Opening gifts with pure intent

I want more time with you
I want hugs that are free
Please don't buy me any thing
Lend a hand, meet a need
Make time to appreciate
All we have, may be cliche
Still I want more love and peace
Welcoming the Holy Spirit
Light the night with new awareness
Giving love and living peace
Sharing moments and memories

-Mama Shawna Ray,
November 19, 2012
The morning brought this new song and I have to share these days. I figure the time is stamped here for copyright while I also process the official. I so wish I had the means to record new music right now, but I figure these come through me to be shared in any way that I am able. This went out in an email to personal friends and I will add you to the list...
I've decided not to mail Christmas cards or buy forced gifts this year, but I want you to know that I am thinking of you today; so thankful that you are in my life. It's been a busy season of lessons learned. Thanks again to those who are local and took such good care of me while I recovered from yet another major surgery. The dreaded pelvic mesh has been removed! Phew! A painful three year ordeal. I am feeling much better and hope to get back to work soon.
Enjoy a Happy Thanksgiving! I am grateful for the moments and memories we've shared. May there be many more...

Live, Give, Love, Laugh, Learn,
Shawna

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