The Simple Things in Life and a 1967 Hit Song by "The Turtles"

Hello out there and Happy Valentine's Day!

We were blessed with rain showers and thunder during the night and more rain this morning. The sunshine has now broken through the clouds and it's beautiful outside!

Sharing a sweet memory from many, many years ago:

I watched my first Super Bowl game on January 20, 1985. (I googled super bowl with Dan Marino and Joe Montana to get the exact date!) Super Bowl XIX  aka Super Bowl 19.

Our Super Bowl party was held in the living room of our small home. Jim had gone to our neighborhood grocery store and bought lunchmeat, cheese, chips and soda. We grabbed toys from our 13 month old son's bedroom and put them on the living room floor. The play pen was already set up in the living room. Our daughter, who was one day shy of one month old, was in my arms, Jim's arms, or asleep in the play pen. I don't remember who we wanted to win, we liked both teams and both of the quarterbacks. I don't remember the half time show or how exciting the game was or wasn't. I just remember the important part, that we were together as a family. We watched the game and took care of our babies.

The years have come and gone and it's hard to believe that Super Bowl LX aka Super Bowl 60 was  played last Sunday. Jim and I have never been to a Super Bowl party outside of our home. We haven't watched every super bowl but the ones we've watched have always been together. Our children are grown with families of their own and they watch the game with their families in their homes. 

Jim and I have attended the 6:00 pm Mass at our parish for over twenty years. We usually get home in time to watch the last half of the Super Bowl game. I'll heat up leftovers, we'll eat and watch the rest of the game. Our teenage grandson was with us at Mass this past Sunday. He came home with us and ate leftovers as we watched the game. The Patriots had not scored yet and I usually go for the underdog. I hollered at the tv something like, "Come on guys, you've got to get on the board!" He and Jim just shook their heads when I yelled from my chair for the running back to, Go! Go! Go!  They scored a touchdown! I said, "See, they just needed me here to cheer them on." They both laughed at that remark. Yes, I know the Patriot's lost, but at least there wasn't a big fat goose egg on the scoreboard anymore.

Several years ago, I bought Jim a musical card for either Valentine's or our Anniversary that had part of the lyrics to "Happy Together" by The Turtles. It was a hit in 1967. We used to listen to "The Oldies but Goldies" a lot and when that song would play we would always sing a certain refrain together. It's an upbeat, sweet song. Anyway, sometimes when things are crazy, hectic, etc. one of us will sing this refrain from that song, "So happy together, how is the weather?" and then we'll both laugh. Because you know what, memories, love, laughter and tears all go together. Take time today to remind your loved ones just how much they mean to you! Life is short, the days and years pass by so quickly. Don't argue about silly things that don't matter. Forgive quickly and move on. Be thankful for the simple things in life! Trust in God, pray always, and take care of your family. 

1 Corinthians 13:13

So faith, hope, love remain, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

About five and a half years ago, the fall of 2020, Jim took a green pecan and wrote our initials on the sidewalk in our backyard, SKY-JY. Our initials eventually faded but the memory of that sweet gesture remains in my heart. So thankful that we are,

"So Happy Together!"

Peace and blessings to you and yours,

near and far, wherever you are!

Bye for now, Sharla