
It was so fulfilling to look deeply into the eyes of a man who has had so much influence on my life, on my relationships with friends and family, on my music, and on my perspective...and to say thank you.
I remember when Matt first met Dave at a festival in Vegas...I was SO freakin excited for him...and the story of their meeting was so special. Dave actually went up to Matt and thought he knew him, but wasn't sure how. Matt unfolded his LoVE sign, and that's when Dave realized who he was.
The second time he met him was with my sister (with me in the picture) at Madison Square Garden in NYC. I remember feeling so happy for them, but also quite ENVIOUS!!! I remember Matt telling me it just wasn't my time, but my time was coming, and that I would meet him as a musician one day. And that's what happened.
I could feel Matt so strongly that day I met Dave. I went to the spot earlier in the day where we used to go together and where I always feel is a beautiful place to connect with him- the meditation gardens in Encinitas. I sat in love and gratitude for our ever present connection, and for the experience I'd be having later that evening. As I got up off the bench, I asked Matt to walk with me the rest of the night...to come to the show with me, to meet Dave with me, to dance with me! And I felt that he did :)
Its such a beautiful feeling to be in so much joy and celebration for the times I had with my friend while he was here, and to really have that feeling so alive even without him standing next to me.
So, I just want to say thank you to Matt, for helping this happen - because I know he had a hand in it, and it was because of his LoVE that it was even a possibility at this time.
Standing in LoVE with Dave, while it was magical and dreamy, it also felt familiar and natural, like standing with an old friend. His presence was gracious, loving, nurturing, and well...present! And...it felt like it wouldn't be the last time we'll be standing together, in LoVE.

Love is keeping the dream alive.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. It makes my heart smile when I think of you guys being there with Dave and Matt in this picture. xoxox
ReplyDeleteI LoVE this story...I've learned so much about Matt's message this year through the tour, and am so happy I could share in even a small part of this special tribute.
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