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My New Life Begins Today

9/19/2016

11 Comments

 
My new life begins today.
 
September 19, 2016
 
Why today?  Why not?  It’s my mother’s birthday.  She is 86.  Born 1930.  Happy birthday, dear mother.
That’s a good road marker but not the reason my new life begins today.  As I woke up this morning
an enormous longing rose from a long-smoldering unquiet in my soul, broke the surface and the silence.
It didn’t scream. It calmly whispered:  My new life begins today.  
 
My spirit stretched, reached, opened to a hunger.  For more.  To throw off the smothering fog of Thoreau’s
“quiet discontent.”   To be more.  To see more and reflect more of God’s glory poured daily into this life
 
I told my drowsy wife. “That sounds good,” she mumbled.  I told both my sons. They were amused.  I texted
it to my daughter in her new life at college.  My new life begins today.
 
And it’s already begun. I had two song ideas before I got out of the shower. I have FIVE books begun
that need finishing.  I have a song three weeks old for my daughter that I still need to sing to her. It’s about
getting a grip on time passing. In my new life I don’t have time for that kind of irony.  I have a Broadway
musical in the works with some inspiring friends.  I need to connect and reconnect with others.  I even
​had a new book idea today called, “My New Life Begins Today.”
 
So.  That’s it.  Just thought I’d let you know.  My new life begins today.
 
Billy
11 Comments
Brian Foster
9/19/2016 10:27:15 am

Great! I still have both your newsletters. Its been a long road and I'm so glad you are stepping onto new pavement today. Its also talk like a pirate day. Sail on me hearty!

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David Holloway
9/19/2016 11:45:51 am

I am excited for you brother. The reality is that many people have limited resources when it comes to creativity! YOU my friend do not! You are limitless, so go write it, sing it, dance it, paint it, and shout it! We are the ones that will benefit!

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Sue Bowles link
9/19/2016 12:12:13 pm

Billy - LOVE it! Not surprising, also, your new life begins the same day Rich Mullins' new life began in heaven....hmmm....he had an influence on you I do believe! Looking forward to following your blog!

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Diana Durrill
9/19/2016 12:43:10 pm

Happy birth-day! (New life day!) I earnestly hope we are on that "need to connect" list! Love to you all!

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Sharon Yates
9/19/2016 01:11:37 pm

Looking forward to reading your blog. Happy Birthday to your Mom; and Happy New Life Birthday to you!!! Looking forward to your new songs and books. Blessings.

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stexas1952@yahoo.com
9/19/2016 01:15:58 pm

Oh, and it's my grandaughter - Juliana's 10th birthday today. It's a Happy Birthday kind of day! The word CELEBRATE comes to mind. WhoooHoooo! :-) :-) :-)

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Catherine Paden
9/19/2016 10:24:45 pm

I feel the same sense a runner feels as he breathes in just before the first step. Want to live, to let Christ run through me, to continue to grow. So easy just to settle. Glad you're not!

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Michelle Nichols
9/19/2016 11:27:48 pm

I am excited to join you on your new adventure! You are so inspiring. God bless!

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Jammer
9/20/2016 02:04:32 pm

Billy - My the Lord quench your thirst and be the well for your soul on the new journey...
Love ya. Jam

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Randy & Vickie
10/9/2016 03:35:22 pm

Looking forward to following you on "your new life."

Blest by you!!

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Ivan link
4/19/2019 09:17:10 pm

Thanks for posting this Billy.

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