Troubled Water

Jason and I were at Rigby Lake today. I was in a rotten mood all day at school, and I needed some time away from everything. We were the only two people in the entire park, and it felt like we were the only ones in the world. I hopped on a swing, pumped till I could get going without the luxury of being able to touch the ground, and closed my eyes. To be a kid again--nothing to worry about past today--nothing but dreams full of hope and expectation--nothing to think about but the last sunny day before winter. I spent a good half hour on the swing, then I fell asleep on the grass.

We went to a Collin Raye concert tonight. It was a lot of fun. The best song though wasn't his. It was Simon and Garfunkel's Bridge Over Troubled Water. The words felt so personal today for me and I imagine for several other people I've been thinking of tonight.

P. Simon, 1969

When you're weary, feeling small
When tears are in your eyes,
I will dry them all
I'm on your side
When times get rough
And friends just can't be found

Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down

When you're down and out
When you're on the street
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you
I'll take your part
When darkness comes
And pain is all around

Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down

Sail on silver girl
Sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way
See how they shine
When you need a friend
I'm sailing right behind

Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will ease your mind

For me the "I" in the song is the Savior. The line "All your dreams are on their way, See how they shine," gave me hope and courage today.