GOOD OLD DAYS ~ ZIGGY MARLEY AND THE MELODY MAKERS ~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY SARAH♥MARIE

This is a birthday tribute to my daughter, Sarah Marie....so many memories here in these changing times. She has been living in Portland, Oregon for nearly a decade and graduated with her degree last year. Portland is home to her in so many ways...the lifestyle, her friends, her life...but, this past few months she has been back in Florida and after visiting her family and getting a job here, she has flown back to Oregon to say some goodbyes and tie up her loose ends...not an easy task to ever say goodbye...and, face a new life and the challenges that come with change. We have spent these past months totally embracing our shoreline....to anticipate the very thought of the Gulf and no telling where else being totally destroyed is almost unbearable...not only is she going through physical location changes...she carries a heavy load of emotions and heartbreak to imagine the almost inevitable at this point...so for, now, on her birthday we are going to celebrate life....the memories....the simple ordinary miracles that surround us when we choose to see them...and, she does do that...These photos are of her takeoff from New Orleans over the wetlands and onto Oregon...the vegetables she marketed in Oregon and the gorgeous greens of Oregon...there are photos of her grandmothers, aunt, sister, nieces, cousins etc....Right now, she is a steadfast soldier...facing life on life terms...I am very proud to call this beautiful young woman on the inside and out, my daughter. She has truly been an asset and joy to my life since the day she was born. Happy Birthday, Sarah♥Marie.....Loving the tribal beat of Ziggy and his Melody Makers here..for this is a very tribal moment for me..

My sunshiney background is my gift of sunshine to her on her day...I hope the sun really does shine on your day, sweetheart..but, if not, let it shine in your heart..I know you will.

And, please don't kill me for having to use the photo of you with your awesome shells with you spikey salty hairdo..;-D I did this at my own risk..I think you are booTiFuL..

Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers is the reggae group composed of Ziggy Marley, Stephen Marley, Sharon Marley and Cedella Marley, all children of Bob Marley

Lyrics:

Irie days come on play
let the angels fly let the devils die
got to do what you can with the time at hand
Ali boom mah yeah Ali boom mah yeah
don't worry your mind its just the test of time
in five years these be the good old days

no one knows what the future holds for everything has a season
its not a time for war its a time for peace
tomorrow knows tomorrow woes
I remember when grandpa use to say grandson these be the good old days

these be the good old days

now comes the moon with its starry lights
and so begins the night life
the tribal dance puts me in a trance
as she pulls me in with her magic swing
I asked of her what do we celebrate
she said to me these be the good old days

these be the good old days

leh leh leh leh leh leh leh leh

there is no future there is only now
let's cherish these moments that we now know

these be the good old days



She has been living in Oregon for the past seven years, and she has decided to come back to Florida for now...this is a difficult decision for her...She just flew back to Oregon to tie up her loose ends. These times they are a changing.

Photos by Sherry and Sarah....both her grandmothers are in this...She has decided it is time gather round and embrace these very fragile times together...and, that can be a little difficult when you got gypsy in your soul...I know.

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[mettanc]

happy birthday!!!!!!

michael

[sherrylynn70]

It is always a good day when you get to see a friend♥

[1953jazzman]

Dear friend, this is so touching and tender - and you are being a good mommy right now - they are still your little ones no matter how old they get - you will help each other heal, no doubt. As an Oregonian, I'm just a little sad that my state is gonna lose a big part of its sunshine!  Talk to you soon!

[sherrylynn70]

Awe that is a sweet comment...cuz she really is a ray of sunshine..I think she is having a difficult time saying goodbye up there...what a difficult thing to do..leave somewhere you love..ouchie...I hope you are having a most peaceful restful weekend..they just go by too fast..talk to you soon..got some catching up to do..will answer your message this evening..

[trulykiwi]

Happy Birthday Sarah Marie :o)

Wonderful video and such beautiful images. Memories to cherish I am sure!

[sherrylynn70]

I appreciate so much your visit..and, time commenting..means aLoT to me..Major memories..my daughter kind of freaked..she said she looked like a fried pork rind coming out of the water..I was just in the moment keeping the memory alive..so I may have to change those photos..but, I love seeing that smile...hope all is well for you..take care, friend..

[99999rus]

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[SacredMojo]

Beautiful Tribute to your daughter Sherry. Love all the cheerful colors of nature!

[DejaVuSu]

Beautiful video made by a beautiful woman for her beautiful daughter. I'm sure everything will work itself out .........just the way it should. Lovely vid Sherry :) :) XO

[Lachance8]

PS Your daughter and I share the same birthday. I will think of her and you, this time every year!

[Lachance8]

Beautiful vid to your precious daughter!  So glad she sees the importance of embracing these times with her family! Love you , Sherry! Happy birthday, Sarah Marie! Elizabeth

[vzqk50]

Cool video Sherry! two thumbs up!

[ivebeenthere1]

you've created an awesome viideo Sherry...love it

thanks for sharing :--)

[sflaningam]

i like the lavender farm paintings <3