Stand By Me……

When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
No I won't be afraid, no I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me

Life. Friends. Loved ones. Coworkers. Past coworkers. Old school buds. Little League teammate. Neighborhood friend. Yes, perhaps even former lovers.

And darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh now now stand by me
Stand by me, stand by me

This theory works both ways of course. Sometimes it’s tough – sometimes you don’t want ‘stood by’… Sometimes u just don’t feel like standing by. Time. Time helps.

If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
And the mountains should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry, no I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me

Tears are ok, my book. Sure, it’s even ok [perhaps in private if we can] to shed an occasional tear for one’s self. To walk around emitting gloom and doom somehow just ain’t right. Speaks of the game “ain’t it awful.”.. Try not to do that. Think I do an Ok job. I am so very thankful for those that have stood by me – and if there have been times I’ve been absent – please know in mind I ain’t. I’m there. My best friend Sanford recently demonstrated the kinda loyalty I’m referring to. Included the word “forever.” I likes that. Feelings are mutual.

And darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh stand by me
Stand by me, stand by me, stand by me-e, yeah

You go Benny, sing it brother. Something about this song just gives me chills – makes me wanna hug whoeverinthehell is right next to me. The movie rocked too. Our family watched it over, and over, and over again. Stand by me.

Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me, oh now now stand by me
Oh stand by me, stand by me, stand by me

Darlin', darlin', stand by me-e, stand by me
Oh stand by me, stand by me, stand by me

I’m reminded too of the Jesus/footprints in the sand story. You know the one. Life rocks. Camaraderie, love, mutual respect/appreciation make the world healthy. Scram hatred, there’s love in the air.

Whenever you’re in trouble won’t you stand by me……… Tune in tomorrow when we might do “I’ll be there”….

In ending, a friend sent a pretty good email of a 60 Minutes story. I think there’s a quickie Intel ad infronta it (sorry).. Hope you enjoy the story as much as I. Has stand by me written allover it. Life is good baby, let them tears flow………. Love, Victurd.

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5000003n