just be happy

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Recently I asked my brother, going through a very busy time, if there was anything I could do to help.

This person is a ‘helper’ in my life. He is always there for me. I have looked and looked for opportunities to be useful back to him and can’t ever find them.

Is there anything I can do for you? (Please, Please)

He said “No. Just be happy”

This stopped me in my tracks.

At my wedding I said to my dad- Dad, how can I ever thank you?

And he said Just be happy.

I figured that would be easy.

But it wasn’t.

I hated that I could not give him that ROI after such a pricey, hopeful wedding.

And then when I got happy again he wasn’t able to see it.

And then he was gone.

When my brother said these words it was like my dad was here. It was the most amazing thing. It was legacy.

I badly want to keep my dad alive and I don’t know how to do it. This felt like a start.

 

(This weekend I took my youngest to a real live recording studio (holy best day of my life) and this is one of her recordings and it seems to fit this post. Enjoy it. I love it so much it breaks my heart- haven’t had a chance to upload to youtube but I could not wait to share!! Lay Me Down )

 

8 thoughts on “just be happy”

  5. Hi Nancy,
    I just listened to the song you posted and wept, it is exactly how I am feeling.

    Mary Muir xox

  6. Your daughter sounds amazing. Your brother is also amazing he has the gift of lifting everyone up or saying the right thing. Truly glad he is my friend and equally glad he hooked me up with your blog. Thanks.

    • Yes, Doug is amazing and his sense of humour and energy make the world a better place. Some of my best qualities are as a result of both my brothers’ influence.

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