Bittersweet the New Beginning

Standing at the point of transformation, I pause, seeing both sides. And while I've been pushing forward all this time, I take a moment to look back and take in the view. It is breathtaking in its breadth, painful in its beauty, I am weeping. A lesser soul would ask "what have I done?" but I already know the answer to that. And just because I feel pain does not mean I should stop.

But oh, the pain. Sometimes it threatens to pull me under. Especially when it comes in the form of a sweet song that perfectly captures this moment, in all its hope and sorrow.

Wedding Day by Rosie Thomas [check her out]

I had the pleasure to hear her perform on Friday at the Swedish American Hall in San Francisco. She could have been a comedienne, she was sweet and funny, and her voice touched me deeply. I talked to her after the show, don't know what possessed me to give her my CD. She is my new favorite singer/songwriter.