Mood: crushed out
Now Playing: In the Name of Love-U2
Topic: Jerry Me
April 4 is a very special day to me for several reasons. It happens to be the anniversary of the day that Martin Luther King Jr. was assasinated in Memphis, TN. That is not the reason that this day stands out in my mind.
Once upon a tour, 10 years ago today I was in Birmingham, Alabama (Alabama GET AWAY!!!) I didn't have a ticket to the show, but I was looking for one. With my forefinger poised in the air, I began the chant "Who's got my extra! Cash for your extra!" People walked by, headed to the show, tickets in hand, but no extras for me. Then a guy walked up and said "I don't have an extra ticket, sister, but you can have this picture I took of Jerry at Graceland yesterday!" WOW!!! This was at least as sweet as any ticket. I never did get into that show, but I still look upon this as a miracle.
The thing that really stands out to me is that in hindsight this was foreshadowing!!! Jerry is standing at Elvis's Gravesite in Memphis, and I got the photo on the anniversary of MLK's death. Four months later he too had passed. The signs are usually there-we don't always know how to interpret them. That in itself can be a blessing!
On this date a couple of years after this incident is when I came to know another of my earth angels-a man whose last name is Hart. He was born on Friday the Thirteenth (of November-a Scorpio like Mr. Wright) While I learned a lot about unconditional love for another (and unrequieted love as well) from Mr. Wright, I learned a lot about unconditional love for MY SELF from Mr. Hart. (He definately knew a thing or two about self love, but that is a whole other entry!)
I consider these two men earthly guides. I learn just as much from them when they are "not around" as I did when they were. There are certain people you meet that you know that you have known since DIRT. These two I have known since Light.
(to view amazing Jerry photo-see my photo album)
Posted by mandalafly
at 12:01 AM PST
Updated: Monday, April 11, 2005 11:36 PM PDT