We have these moments...TODAY....
My Cuban roses...
For we have this moment to hold in our hands,
And to touch as it slips through our fingers like sand;
Yesterday's gone, and tomorrow may never come,
But we have this moment, today.
Excerpted from the song, "Moments" by Bill and Gloria Gaither. 1975.
Slept pretty much the whole day, 'been tired lately. 'was happy with how the massage therapist worked hard in ploughing through and kneading my shoulder muscles the other night. There were times when I flinched and winced from the force but the determined, perceptive-enough bloke didn't pay any attention; just went on and on 'til the muscles seemed to have yielded and softened from its rock-like stance - hey that was the goal and it sure worked! I'm so much more relaxed (read: better mood) from improved blood circulation. Got up at about 7 pm and walked around downtown, had deep fried red snapper in ginger n' lime sauce dinner with fried rice at Saigon's and proceeded to Indigo to read a bit. Now I'm back home sippin' wine and simply chillin' out....
Couldn't sleep last night, ate too much cocoa powder while reading (in bed) these fashion magazines I've been indulging on lately.. Muntik na akong mabilaukan but for reasons known only to the
Been spoiling Pops with CDs lately, mind you, you probably wouldn't recognize the singers, not unless you took a class in pop music history from the 19th century. Like have you heard of Vernon Dalhart, Kate Smith and the famous songs of their era - How I Wish I has Someone to Love Me, Carolina Moon, Beautiful Ohio, etc.? These songs were recorded in the '20s and recently remastered in CD format for avid fans of the vintage easy listening genre. Apparently, Pops developed a strong sense for music while listening to his mother singing these songs (and not from the radio as they didn't have any) growing up. To own the recorded mediums would be a dream come true for this poor rural boy then. And I'm one to make dreams come true, if I can help and afford it that is...:). So yeah I made a thorough research on the net and just this week alone, I ordered 5 CDs in all for shipment to NV. As an extra treat, I included Bill Gaither's "All Time Favorite Hymns" CD in one of the packages. I just love Gaither songs and so do Pop. And for as long as I keep Popsie happy, Momsie's kept happy too.....:). Naiiwasan ang angil-angilan...sigh.:).
Yeah, and I need to be thoughtful to Momsie too (she always claims she has everything she needs and for me to save my money instead of indulging 'em). Yet, come to think of it, I seldom gave Mom anything while she deserves so much more! Let's see if I could squeeze in something special in my already super tight budget for her birthday in October. Will definitely do that.
Bill and Gloria have been singing lullabies to me lately, they're a gift to the land of Christendom and I'm pretty sure the Father's heart warms up lots while thinkin' 'bout 'em. Indeed, let's take every moment we're granted to let our loved ones know we love 'em, by acting on it.
Faith or Love without works afterall is really, nothing.
Moments
Hold tight to the sound of the music of living
-Happy songs from the laughter of children at play;
Hold my hand as we run through the sweet fragrant meadows,
Making mem'ries of what was today.
Tiny voice that I hear is my little girl calling
For Daddy to hear just what she has to say;
And my little son running there down the hillside,
May never be quite like today.
Tender words, gentle touch, and a good cup of coffee,
And someone that loves me and wants me to stay;
Hold them near while they're here, and don't wait for tomorrow
To look back and wish for today.
Take the blue of the sky and the green of the forest,
The gold and the brown of the freshly-mown hay,
Add the pale shades of spring and the circus of autumn,
And weave you a lovely today.
For we have this moment to hold in our hands,
And to touch as it slips through our fingers like sand;
Yesterday's gone, and tomorrow may never come,
But we have this moment, today.
- Lyrics by Gloria Gaither. Music by William J. Gaither. © 1975.
posted by cacofonix at 7:45 PM
6 Comments:
eh sino ba yung bloke na nagmasahe sa yo ate inday? baka naman pinagpasasaan lang non ang katawan mo at pagkatapos ay nakangiting tumalilis habang binibilang ang precious canadian dollares na ibinayad mo sa kanya?! magagalit sa yo si donya victorina nyan at pinapayagan mong malamutak ang imong dangal at mga kasukasuan na malapit na sa iyong mauumbok na papayapaya nyanya.
tigilan mo yang kakakain ng cocoa at lalong dadami bulati mo nyan!
pero alam mo masarap yan ihalo sa skim milk powder at parang lasa syang ovaltine malt. ssshhlllrrpp sarap!
kabutina, yung bloke ang pinagpasasaan ko mwehehehehe....ngoi tigil ka nga pati si manong intsik na sa tingin ko eh peke ang registered massage therapy diploma pinagbibintangan mo ng unethical conduct sa kanyang tinaguriang propesyon ha? puro likod ko lang ang pinamasahe ko at tingin ko'y napagkamalan akong kalabaw at kung balugbugin ang aking mga muskel eh para akong inirereready sa butcher table...ahek. di po ako bayad manang sa insurance ko yan sa tarbaho aderwise would not spend 75 dolyares por the service...das ha lotsa money ya know...
tigil kain cocoa? eh sa hilatsa ng panananalita mo mas guilty ka sa act at may halo pang skim milk ha? hmp!
Wow, chill! Good to know you're feeling better :) Sabi ko na nga ba, massage is the cure! he he
Happy Birthday to Momsie! Ganyan din Mommy ko, says she doesn't need anything pero ikekwento sa mga kakilala nya na binigyan sya ng ganito at ganyan ng anak plus plus exaggeration, naks! inggitin ba mga friends nya :)
siopaolet, yeah medyo okey okey na manang, heto medyo nasa mood na at nananaginip as to how i would proceed sa iyong request. got an idea from another book cover....:).
naiimagine ko ang Momsie mo how she does it, she's got such a bubbly personality nakaka-spark up ng atmosphere...:). kakatuwa ang mga nanay noh? sila yung nde macomplain pero sila yung mostly appreciates what you do for 'em coz super treasured in their hearts...
will tell my Mom of your greeting...thanks!
oist Ate-Tulipya, nakakatuwa naman at mukhang tinablan ka kahit papano ng elephant story sa email! Kasi nakaka-inspire itong new post mo with the lyrics of the song "Moments".. :) Kapit lang tayo kay Lord, di ba?
BTW, pls tell your Momsicle, "Happy Birthday!" in advance. Nakakatuwa ang mga Momsies ninyo ni Ate-Yoyang, at lahat ng Momsies natin, di ba? They are God's blessings to us! May God continue to bless you, your Moms, & your whole family! :)
hola bads, salamat sa iyong mga encouragement...oo nga eh kapit lang talaga kay Lord ang kelangan especiallly when the going gets tough, lalong higpit dapat ang kapit. ganda lyrics ng kanta noh? ganda rin ng melody.
henewey, will tell Momsie of your greetings, salamat on her behalf...pretty sure your Mom loves to get surprises from you too! Happy Mother's Day, este bakit nauwi na dito sa celebration...ehehek...
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