I dedicate this thread to one of the orgs biggest shining stars..... LittleRedCorvette

Rufus - "Walkin in the Sun"

Things have been goin' wrong long enough to know
Everything is right
Been walkin' in the dark long enough to know
Finally seen the light
Been losin' long enough to know when I've finally won
And even a blind man can tell when he's walkin' in the sun

I've cried enough tears to know
This feeling's called a smile
Been bottom rung long enough to know
When I'm doin' it in style
Been runnin long to know
There's no more need to run
And even a blind man can tell when he's walkin' in the sun

Oh, the wind is at my back
And I'm sailin' on a ship that's overdue
Well I've blown so many chances
I ain't gonna blow this one with you
I've seen enough bad times to know
Good times have begun
And even a blind man can tell when he's walkin' in the sun
And even a blind man can tell when he's walkin' in the sun

Even in the darkness of being blind, one can still tell if the sun is shining I just wanted to take time out to recognize the fact that I am very inspired by you and that it is wonderful to have such an friend when remembering the similarity of the experiences we both shared. We are allied in our quest for healing and for justice in this world.

There are many here who have helped me on my way to my healing. Many who deserve to be recognized for the way they live their lives. RhondaB, IrresistibleBitch, Endorphin74, Butterfli25, Moonsongs....I respect all of you in exactly the same way for living your truth and for helping to arm me in my journey. There are so many of my friends who aren't working jobs involved in helping others but you have helped me. You all know who you are

LRC, here is another song that everytime I hear it, I think of you:

Lone Justice - "Beacon"



Is there the space for our words?
Is there a place here for us?
Where can a faithful heart turn when generous grace gathers dust?
Where can a faithful heart turn? Have we not labored enough?
"Little babies learn that it's a blind, blind world and a generous grace gathers dust"...

Beacon shining ever-bright
The light at the end of the tunnel is in your eyes
You're a lamp to my feet, you're the arms at my side and
I will not be afraid
Victory hides in darkest places
Shine
Victory hides in darkest places

Is there a space here for our words?
Is there a place here for us?
Where can a faithful heart turn when generous grace gathers dust?
Where can a faithful heart turn when we have strayed from our trust?
Keep the beacon burnin' 'cause it's a blind blind world

Be encouraged in your life, because you are a beacon to people. I know you are. Those of us who have healed from our past have the light in our eyes and we must allow it to shine, always. This thread is long overdue and I'm really glad that we are friends

Brenda
Rhonda
Martina
Darin
Lisa
Nikki

X infinity!!!!!

And hugs and love to everyone who helped me on my way
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[Edited 9/25/07 19:08pm]

Awww, this is sweet.

Hug to all three above me.

awwwww my brother...


you know I love you sooooo much!!

Rhondab said:

A song for Rhonda:

Erykah Badu - "Bag Lady"



Bag lady you gone hurt your back
Dragging all them bags like that
I guess nobody ever told you
All you must hold on to
Is you, is you, is you

One day all them bags gone get in your way
One day all them bags gone get in your way
I said one day all them bags gone get in your way
One Day all them bags gone get in your way

So pack light
Pack light
Pack light
Ooh ooh

Bag lady you gone miss your bus
You can't hurry up
Cause you got too much stuff
When they see you comin
Niggas take off runnin
>From you it's true oh yes they do

One day he gone say you crowdin my space
One day he gone say you crowdin my space
I said one day he gone say you crowdin my space
One day he gone say you crowdin my space

So pack light
Pack light
Pack light
Ooh ooh

Girl I know sometimes it's hard
And we can't let go
Oh when someone hurts you oh so bad inside
You can't deny it you can't stop crying
So oh, oh, oh
If you start breathin
Then you won't believe it
You'll feel so much better
(So much better baby)

Bag lady
Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go
Ooh, ooh
Girl you don't need it
I betcha love can make it better
Betcha love can make it better
Betcha love can make it better
(Need someone to love you right)
Betcha love can make it better
(I betcha love, betcha love)
Betcha love can make it better
Betcha love can make it better
Betcha love can make it better
Betcha love can make it better
(I betcha love, betcha love)
Betcha love can make it better
(I betcha love, I betcha love, oh)
Betcha love can make it better
Betcha love can make it better
(Oh...)
Betcha love can make it better...

Bag lady, hmm
Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go
Girl you don't need that, hmm



This is often easier said than done. First of all, most of the time you can't even see these bags. Second, when you finally have them gathered to place by the trash heap they seem to be stapled to your damn hands I think of you every time I hear this I've been a bag lady for a long time and I'm finally letting lots of them go and tossing them to the wayside. Only the devil has use for that shit I'm glad you have been able to drop a few of yours at the curb and that you help people pack their bullshit and set it on fire

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Thank you Richard ~ the late night and sleep deprived conversations are sometimes the best to bring out the "season of the witch" ~ that is, the deepest, darkest sides of our Souls that aren't frequently shared. We are all at different places in our personal journey, but the important thing is that we follow our own path with spiritual, emotional and physical conviction. Challenges come in all forms but we take the time to breathe deeply, recenter and continue ~ sometimes with friends, sometimes alone, but never to stop our quest for enlightenment. Love you, baby ~ stay in touch.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

SUPAAAAA stop it!!! I'mma cry!!

I love you!!

This is awesome Richard. I've had the pleasure of getting to know this lovely woman over the past few years and she has a way of cheering me when I'm really down. LRC, you are a blessing to me.

Rhondab said:

Well I find it incredibly amusing how shocked people are when they find out I am a freak for Miss Badu But this song is exactly one of the reasons why. Taking the literal version of what it is to be a bag lady and turning it into a spiritual weapon. Betcha love can make it better.....