May The Good Lord Bless and Keep You

The announcement came over the PA system with a last call for boarding. It was time for her to go. Friends milled around her to offer their final greetings and well wishes. I was standing a distance apart. I was a little confused. Happy, yet sad. I am like a mix up cocktail all stirred up.

She came up to me smiling. “I got to go”, she said.

I took her hand and replied, “Yes, take care and goodbye.”

I knew I had to be strong; I must not break down and cry. I cannot be selfish. It is her dream and I am happy for her. There is the whole world waiting for her. She is going to better herself and ready to face and take the challenges thrown at her, to make her a better woman. She will come back stronger and more confidence. The opportunity was there and she took it. I know I would do the same.

She looked into my eye and replied, “It is not goodbye but apart for a while. We will meet again. Always remember the song I taught you. Keep it in your heart.”

“Yes, I always will”, I replied.

She walked to the gate and turned and gave a last wave. She was gone.

Yes, I remembered the song till today. It is engraved in my heart. I sing it when I am down or when I am on the top of the world. I still remember you.

The Lord had been kind. He had kept me safe and blessed me. All my troubles were small ones and I am neither found wanting. He had blessed me with enough. Each day I see silver lining, sky of blue, cloud of white, birds and beautiful flowers in my garden. Each step I take, I take with confidence because you wish me the best, and you prayed for me. You prayed to the Lord to bless me, keep me safe, and give me happiness, peace and love. The Good Lord heard your prayers. I thank you for it.

But what about you? Are you well? Have you found what you are looking for? Are your days filled with laughter, joy and happiness? I need to know. I need to know you are fine, you are happy, you found your dream. If not, it is like a thorn sticking in my thumbs, irritating, uncomfortable, wondering how life is treating you. Each day, I pray you will find your dream, you will find peace, serenity, joy, happiness and most of all love.

If you happen to read this, drop me a line and tell me how you have been and remove this thorn from me.

In case you have forgotten the song you taught me, let me share it with you. May the Good Lord Bless and Keep you till we meet again.

May The Good Lord Bless and Keep You

May the good Lord bless you and keep you,
Whether near or far away,
May you find that long awaited golden day today.
May your troubles all be small ones,
And your fortunes ten times ten,
May the good Lord bless and keep you,
Till we meet again.
May you walk with sunlight shining,
And a bluebird in every tree,
May there be a silver lining,
Back of every cloud you see,
Will you dream of sweet tomorrows,
Never mind what might have been,
May the good lord bless and keep you,
Till we meet again.
May you walk with sunlight shining,
And a bluebird in every tree,
May there be a silver lining,
Back of every cloud you see,
Will you dream of sweet tomorrows,
Never mind what might have been,
May the good lord bless and keep you,
Till we meet again.
May the good lord bless and keep you,
Till we meet, till we meet again.

Yes, till we meet again.