“The Bridge”
Music: Elton John
Lyrics: Bernie TaupinI’ve seen the bridge and the bridge is long
And they built it high and they built it strong
Strong enough to hold the weight of time
Long enough to leave some of us behind[chorus:]
And every one of us has to face that day
Do you cross the bridge or do you fade away
And every one of us that ever came to play
Has to cross the bridge or fade away
Standing on the bridge looking at the waves
Seen so many jump, never seen one saved
On a distant beach your song can die
On a bitter wind, on a cruel tide
[repeat chorus]
And the bridge it shines
Oh cold hard iron
Saying come and risk it all
Or die trying
[repeat chorus]
Every day, new possibilities surface just as I am entertaining self-doubt. And with each step I find myself feeling hopeful, anxious, excited, & alive. My head and heart are bursting with gratitude as I embrace crossing the bridge. I am consciously aware that I want to walk gently and remain cognizant of the power of each step. It may ok for me to slip, but I really don’t want to lose my footing. While faltering for moments in time is sometimes a reality, success is not optional.
To say I feel humbled by the love and care that my sons and I are continuously receiving is an understatement. Each moment of love, sweet gifts, financial support, and kindness is like a loving embrace. I can’t believe how held I am feeling Perhaps for the first time in life I am not feeling alone; a village is not only surrounding us, but carrying us across the bridge.
With love, light, & gratitude,
Chava