The other day I was in my car driving, windows open, breeze flowing through my hair. It was going on sunset. I was on a country road with wide open fields and the radio on. Suddenly Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard began to play on the radio station and a big grin spread across my face.
Why? Because I felt my deceased father dancing with me. As my rear-end wiggled in the seat, I felt him with me. In a fleeting moment, I was twelve again dancing with him in our living room as his 8 track tape of Paul Simon played. In the very real memory, it was winter and as the beginning notes of the song played, he jumped up from our checkers game and began to dance with me. He spun me around, teaching me dancing moves that I’m sure he made up as we danced. I was laughing in that fleeting moment of memory.
Tears poured down my face, drying quickly as the memory faded. I kept on driving, smiling through the tears. In that moment, I knew he was there. But just as quickly as the memory of dancing came to me with such a feeling of life and his love for me, it was gone, as swiftly as it came.
When I got home, I found the song again and played it repeatedly a few times hoping that he would return for another dance. But he didn’t and the tears flowed again. Grateful that he showed up unbidden, but sad that he is no longer here, I began to write this post – and finally decided to publish it.
Has this ever happened to you? A fleeting moment of certainty that the presence of a loved one has visited? Don’t let those moments of synchronicity pass you by dear friends. Always make sure to catch that fleeting moment for they are few and far between.
I attached the video below. It’s not exactly how I remember the song, but it does my heart good to hear it again. I hope it brings back sweet memories for you too!
Shine On!
xo
Songs often elicit strong emotions for me, but I can’t recall feeling someone’s presence. (The present of their presence?) May your dad’s memory be eternal and may you be comforted by the experience.
Thank you Ray…it’s been happening more recently for me. Reminders and strong emotions always, but this was as if he were there with me in spirit. I was comforted. Thank you for understanding and for your kindness. 🙂
The duet version of Unforgettable, with Nat and Natalie Cole, does that to me. Mr. C and I danced to it at Sue’s wedding.
ML, at my wedding my Dad and I danced to that same duet. Such a poignant song for us isn’t it with our dads? Unforgettable…indeed. xo
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Thank you David.
Songs and pictures make time travelers of us all.
How true! Time travelers…hadn’t thought of it but you’re right! Thank you Saymber!
Music brings back memories of loved ones who have passed and done who are still with us. It’s funny how a song attaches itself to a moment and can bring us back to that moment.
I know Dan! Isn’t it amazing? I hadn’t heard that song nor thought of that moment in years. I love the magic that music delivers. Thanks for stopping by.
Loved the song but don’t think I’ve ever made those kinds of connections with anyone.
Thanks for stopping by Marlene. I don’t how or why it happened to me. I’m just grateful. 🙂