Unexpected Moments

With the hustle and bustle of a busy morning today, I tried to mentally collect the events of the day thus far, contemplate what's on the agenda for the rest of the day, and find my place all while driving here.  I decided to change the radio station, since the one that was on plays the same 4 songs over and over.  So it seems. Anyway, I began hearing the first few bars of an old favorite song.  Many of you may not have ever heard of it, but it's called "Head Over Heels" by an 80's band Tears for Fears.  I began the concert in my car as I call it where I belt out the words like a superstar, all the while hoping no one hears me at a traffic stop.  All of a sudden, I was overcome with emotion.  The song brought me to tears!! (no pun intended)  I was brought back to a place in time when my oldest son was a baby.  That time was the most incredible time in my life, as being a mother at the tender age of 22 was what I wanted most.  He smelled beautiful, his smile was breathtaking and his eyes were always fixed on mine.  His eyes always sparkled like stars in a night sky.  He was and is the love of my life,(as are my husband and two other children)  What a beautiful visit to a place I haven't been to in a very long time.  Life gets so hectic sometimes, we rarely get moments to reflect on and if it wasn't for the song bringing me back, I may have spent my day looking forward instead of back.  Today my son is 26 years old, living in Manhattan.  We do not get to see one another as much as we would like.  After class, I am going to call him and tell him how much I love and miss him.