WE WILL HAVE A PARTY

WE WILL HAVE A PARTY

It's his 30th birthday, so we will have a party.
A celebration of his creation day.

Thirty years ago he arrived with twinkly eyes and an impish smile.
   And he taught me love.

Twenty eight years ago he laid in an emergency room limp from a concussion.
   And he taught me fear.            

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  Twenty five years ago he   
  dressed in a cowboy hat, 
  chaps and boots as he 
  watched the Three    
  Amigos Movie with 
  invisible friends and a 
  rocking horse.

      And he taught me joy 
   and laughter. He taught 
   me imagination –
             or was it reality?


Twenty one years ago he hit home runs over the fence and danced through the bases.
   And he taught me possibility and
   to dance with life.

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Fifteen years ago he challenged life for the risk of adventure. 
   And he taught me patience.

Twelve years ago he sat on the edge of the ocean.
   And he taught me what being an “artist” 
   really means. 

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Ten years ago he wrote me notes of love.
   And he taught me      
   compassion. 





Nine years ago, guitar in hand, he serenaded me with a song about "Mom."
   And he taught me pride. 

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Eight years ago he opened his heart to receive his newborn daughter as she arrived with twinkly eyes and an impish smile.
He opened his arms to share her with me.
   And he taught me the continuation of 
   love.

Seven years ago he traveled on a new adventure leaving his body behind.
   And through the darkness of despair he 
   taught me grace and gratitude. 

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And then

He gently held my hand and powerfully lifted me up.

He began life with me in a new way.
   And he taught me courage and strength.

He began whispering to me through thoughts and feelings.
   And he taught me to listen.

He began appearing to me in nature, music and messages.
   And he taught me awareness.

He began visiting me in dreams and visions.
   And he taught me faith.

We will celebrate him!
A celebration of his creation day.

We will celebrate love and joy; laughter and imagination; possibility, patience and pride.

We will celebrate with compassion, courage and strength; with awareness and faith. 

We will dance for him.

We will dance with him.

It's his 30th birthday, so we WILL have a party!

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Pennie's Life Lesson: 
          “Love teaches us to celebrate!
               Celebrate those you love!”

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Jameson Tanner (J.T.) 1985-2007

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My intent in sharing this with you is to encourage you to look at those you love --celebrate them now while they are here...AND celebrate them when they are gone.   

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