Eyes Thankful

I see posts about TGIF and I realize I haven't celebrated a Friday in a long time. There is no difference anymore what day of the week it is. I realize all of this, these zero breaks from emotions, expressions of human characteristics is just what it is, human. And through it all, we are who we are.

Sometimes I want to hide. Just show my face through the good times, when I have the chance to make sure my teeth are sparkling and my face is beaming with a smile. Now I understand I am more of service to myself and others when I am able to embrace my good qualities along with the flaws. A normal human being.

I want to feel pretty and like I am going to have fun again in my life. As I'm thinking those type of thoughts my son tells me he likes something I like least about myself in all seriousness. And he tells me he loves to stare at me all day long. I feel pretty again, but in such a different way than before. A way that makes me smile in my eyes, my heart and soul.

I love everything about my sons. I love to stare at them. I love their hugs, their snuggles, their laughter and light. I love when they express their crankiness, their gratitude, their thoughts and words. I love when they're a bit naughty and very nice.

Chip

“May the force be with you.” “And also with you.”

You stood next to him and I looked at the both of you.
It was difficult for me not to shed tears.
He looked at me deep in the soul with the eyes of my baby.

As he holds your hand I’m taught wisdom and love from a distance. One that helps you forget your hurt and pain quickly. One that teaches me with grace and understanding so I may bless your life with every fiber of my being.

Every piece of you, I love. I understand they’ve been with me, for me.
I’m learning to grow, whole heartedly in the pieces I’ve become with you, for you.
I watch you both, as you experience the path God has provided your mind, body, spirit and soul.

While you let go of the pieces of the past that made you feel temporarily paralyzed, my tears flow like a spirit soaring as you give me the courage to let you fly.

May you always find peace in all of my pieces.

Suzie Sateri

Lincoln’s Gettysburg Speech

This is a plaque of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Speech at Disneyland in the Lincoln Theatre.

The Song

If I could write to you words about the song I just played on the piano (I’ll never play that song again) it would say something like you are turning into babies. Before, it was to protect others. This time, it’s to give you a break. To show you all of the love, appreciation, kindness, compassion and care you’ve given to those around you. It’s time for your eyes to be full of light and love. It’s time for you to accept all of the grace and mercy you’ve been blessed with. For even in your moments of failure and darkness, the Almighty held you in “His” loving wings like a baby in the womb. Some parts of you, mind, body, soul and spirit remain in the unknown for reasons only God knows.

Suzie Sateri

Keyboard

Crystal Cove