Flaming June's Love

Blackbird singing in the dead of night Take these broken wings and learn to fly All your life You were only waiting for this moment to arise Black bird singing in the dead of night Take these sunken eyes and learn to see all your life you were only waiting for this moment to be free Blackbird fly, Blackbird fly Into the light of the dark black night. Blackbird fly, Blackbird fly Into the light of the dark black night. Blackbird singing in the dead of night Take these broken wings and learn to fly All your life You were only waiting for this moment to arise, You were only waiting for this moment to arise, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

I have been thinking about this post for a few weeks now. Andy's cousin Karen B died at 45 from breast cancer two weeks ago. We went to see her the weekend before she died to say goodbye and it was very sad. As we were driving home I was trying to remember the times that we were together and why she was so special. I remember the first time we met at Andy's aunts house. It was a summer party and we were all outside. She was sitting on the patio and drinking a beer. she greeted me as the new person with a hug and a huge smile and a conversation that made you think we were friends for many years. She had a contagious smile and laugh that drew attention. Not because it was intrusive but so heartfelt. She played the guitar and drank Jack Daniels shots at partys and always had one for whoever was walking by. I remember hearing years ago that she had breast cancer. Scary thought but she is tough and they caught it so early. She went through radiation and chemo and the next time...