Break Time and a Dedication to My Fellow Warpies
Posted: Saturday, October 24, 2009
by Teresa Ortiz
Freelance writer/Speaker
Hey friends! I don't have much time, I am supposed to be unplugging the computer so we can get everything in this room on the truck but Art is fiddling with something outside so I thought I would take advantage of the break.
I won't bore you guys rehashing the past year, heaven knows you have heard it enough times for 12 life-times. What I really want to say is thank you! Thank you for all the notes, words of encouragement, and all the wonderful articles I have read that have taken my mind of my circumstances.
You guys have become family in many ways, and I feel like I have been missing out these past few weeks because I haven't been able to read or write as often as I normally do.
All this to say, there has been a song flowing through my mind that fits this occasion perfectly so I am dedicating it to you so that you can have it in your mind while I am away getting settled in California.
You know I Can't Smile Without You,
I Can't Smile Without You,
I can't laugh
and I can't sing,
I'm findin' it hard to do anything.
You see, I feel sad when you're sad,
I feel glad when you're glad,
If You only knew what I'm going through,
I just Can't Smile Without You.
You came along just like a song
and brightened my day,
Who'd've believe that you were part of a dream
Now it all seems light years away.
And now you know I Can't Smile Without You,
I Can't Smile Without You,
I can't laugh and I can't sing,
I'm finding it hard to do anything.
You see, I feel sad when you're sad,
I feel glad when you're glad,
If you only knew what I'm going through,
I just can't smile.
Now some people say happiness takes so very long to find.
Well I'm finding it hard leaving your love behind me.
And you see,
I Can't Smile Without You,
I Can't Smile Without You,
I can't laugh
and I can't sing,
I'm findin' it hard to do anything.
You see, I feel sad when you're sad,
I feel glad when you're glad,
If You only knew what I'm going through,
I just Can't Smile Without You
(Barry Manilow)
Dang, Art just came in, I gotta go, he is kicking me out. One last thing before I go. While searching the net for these lyrics, I came across the most amazing video of this song and I wouldn't be a good friend if I didn't include it here.
(Link looks funny, but it works.)
Love you guys – I'll be back in two weeks, for better or for worse, till death do us part.
You gotta' love a good road trip, Teresa! Have a good time while unplugged, I'm sure you'll have a story or two when you get back online.Thanks Bruce! It's time for a pizza break. I think I am going to learn to love a lap top :-)
Hope you win the battle of the boxes soon! And praying you ultimately find the right place, right neighbors where you can be light and salt and in the meantime have good family bonding time! MarijoThanks Marijo. I am looking forward to all the new possibilities!
Hi Teresa.Stay safe and happy. You all drive carefully! I'll be eagerly awaiting your account of the move.Much love and many hugs to you and your family,DianneHi Dianne. Thanks so much! I have missed you and your stories. I can't wait to play catch up. Should be in LA later on tonight. It's been fun :-) Talk to you soon. Love and hugs, T
May God bless and keep you and your hubby in this move. You will be missed.Linda DThank you Linda. We are half way there! I had access to wireless this morning. Using my cell phone was ridiculous. That was short lived. :-) I can't wait to be reconnected again. Blessings to you! T
