Up On the Roof

More than a few months ago, I posted an entry called A Simple Prayer. To me, the word "help" is the shortest prayer around. It's the only word that needs to be said when you are discouraged, fearful or uncertain about what is happening in your life. I have been praying "help" for the past several weeks now. I know my plea has been answered. However, there are times when I have a hard time latching onto this knowing. This is when I know, that I need to find some alone time. Lately it has been hard to find a place just to sit and let my cares float away. When I absolutely can't find a place of my own to be alone for even twenty minutes, I find a place in my heart and mind that only I know of. The song, "Up On the Roof" by Gerry Goffin and Carole King is a catalyst that moves me to my secret place and find some peace and knowing that everything is indeed ok.


UP ON THE ROOF
by Gerry Goffin & Carole King

When this old world starts getting me down
And people are just too much for me to face
I climb way up to the top of the stairs
And all my cares just drift right in to space

On the roof it's peaceful as can be
And there the world below can't bother me

Let me tell you now
When I come home feelin' tired and beat
I go up where the air is fresh and sweet
I get away from the hustling crowds
And all that rat race noise down in the street

On the roof's the only place I know
Where you just have to wish to make it so
Oh, let's go
up on the roof

At night the stars put on a show for free
And darling, you can share it all with me

I keep a-telling you
Right smack dad in the middle of town
I found a paradise that's trouble proof
So if this world starts getting you down
there's room enough for two up on the roof

Up on the roof
Everyhting's all right
Up on the roof
Oh, come on baby
Up on the roof
Up on the roof

It seems lately that many of us are going through difficult times, stemming from our fears about finances and it seems our fears about how we are going to make it to the next week ties into our relationships with the people we care about. I could tell you to let it all go, it will all be ok.I wont, because I know that many of you can't see and end to what has been a part of your life the past several years. I will tell you to find a roof top to go to sit and just be.



You know I consider each one of you a friend. It doesn't matter to me if I see you daily or if it has been a very long time since we last connected. You are all very important to me and I send all of you, love. :-)