Life is short
Tuesday, May 20, 2003 --  1:04pm
Posted by Bar


It's hard to know where to begin when I've been away from you all for so
long.  If I shared everything that's on my mind, you'd be asleep in about 2
minutes, so I'll spare you.  Mostly, I just wanted to check in and say hello
and assure you that all is well.  I've been traveling a lot and performing a
lot and generally busier than a person should be, but I've been happy mostly
and on track.

Yesterday I was in Philadelphia and had tea with Peter's mom, his sister and
his aunt.  We talked about a lot of things, and it was very nice to hear
stories of Forrest weave in and out of the conversation just like all of the
other stories of family members did.  I find great comfort in that.  My
family gives us a lot of room that way too and I am very grateful.  Anyway,
Peter's mom talked about another sister and her husband and how they used to
do things together.  The husband died unexpectedly a few years ago and
because they did not have children, her sister is in many ways alone in this
life now.  As I listened, I felt as though I completely understood her
loneliness.  I knew how she felt.  I knew that her sadness and my sadness
are an integral part of who we are.  At that moment I had this awareness
that my life on this earth is relatively short, and I felt good.  I didn't
feel the same huge weight around my neck that I have felt so often these
last few years.  It was as if our !  common sadness was a gift with a
message that read:  it's all ok.  It's all going to be all right.

It is good to be home.  I have been away a lot the last few weeks and will
be again in a couple days.  We have been singing and singing and singing and
that is a great thing.  Thanks to all of you who came out to hear us over
the weekend.  I hope that you had as much fun as we did.

Enjoy this beautiful weather.  It's good to see the sun again.  Much love to
you all,

Bar

further reflection...
Tuesday, May 20, 2003 --  1:57pm
Posted by Bar


....so, if my life is so short, then something mighty big is going on....
b