serendipity |ˌserənˈdipitē|nounthe occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way : a fortunate stroke of serendipity | a series of small serendipities.
Last night we enjoyed the Dave Matthews Band at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island. The concert was a great revue of his songbook. We (thousands) all laughed, danced, clapped and sang. Towards the end of the concert, Dave played a song that neither Kelly nor I had ever heard before: "Sister".
For the first time since October 11, we held each other tight and cried, just like that not-so-distant day when Kelly was first diagnosed with a brain tumor. Only it was different last night; our tears were of pure joy and happiness, love and compassion. We truly depend upon one another!
Last night we enjoyed the Dave Matthews Band at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island. The concert was a great revue of his songbook. We (thousands) all laughed, danced, clapped and sang. Towards the end of the concert, Dave played a song that neither Kelly nor I had ever heard before: "Sister".
For the first time since October 11, we held each other tight and cried, just like that not-so-distant day when Kelly was first diagnosed with a brain tumor. Only it was different last night; our tears were of pure joy and happiness, love and compassion. We truly depend upon one another!
" ... I had a younger sister and when we were little kids we used to say that somehow when she was born her heart ended up in my chest and my heart ended up in hers." - Dave Mathews
"Sister"
Pass the time with you in mind
It's a rather quiet night
Feel the ground against my back
Counting stars against the black
Thinking bout another day
Wishing I was far away
Whether they were dreams or worries
You were there with me
Sister, I hear you laugh
My heart fills full up
Keep me please
Sister, when you cry
I feel your tears running down my face
Sister, Sister keep me
I hope you always know its true
I would never make it through
We could make the sun go down
Just by walking away
Playing like we used to play
Our kingdom will never go away
Feel you beating in my chest
I'll be dead without
Sister, I hear you laugh
My heart fills full up
Keep me please
Sister, when you cry
I feel your tears running down my face
Sister, Sister will you keep me?
I would never make it through
Hope you always know its true
You could make the heaven's fall
Just by walking away
Sister, I hear you laugh
My heart fills full up
Keep me please
Sister, when you cry
I feel your tears running down my face
Sister, Sister keep me
It's a rather quiet night
Feel the ground against my back
Counting stars against the black
Thinking bout another day
Wishing I was far away
Whether they were dreams or worries
You were there with me
Sister, I hear you laugh
My heart fills full up
Keep me please
Sister, when you cry
I feel your tears running down my face
Sister, Sister keep me
I hope you always know its true
I would never make it through
We could make the sun go down
Just by walking away
Playing like we used to play
Our kingdom will never go away
Feel you beating in my chest
I'll be dead without
Sister, I hear you laugh
My heart fills full up
Keep me please
Sister, when you cry
I feel your tears running down my face
Sister, Sister will you keep me?
I would never make it through
Hope you always know its true
You could make the heaven's fall
Just by walking away
Sister, I hear you laugh
My heart fills full up
Keep me please
Sister, when you cry
I feel your tears running down my face
Sister, Sister keep me
The reason for this post's title, "Serendipity", is self-evident: "Sister" came at the right time and under the right circumstances, bringing a happy confirmation of our love for one another.
Love, Ani
