Love the one you're with....

So sad, Luther Vandross passed away today. His music not only touched me throughout my life, but his cd's were usually loaded on the cd turner and all of my children have loved his music, playing in the background of their childhood.......when 'Dance with my father' would come on,,,,Rick would always dance with each one of his kids.....spinning them around, dipping them and singing the words that the magical soulful voice of Luther would be echoing from the speakers. Emma Sage always gets excited when she hears this song, as her father is one of the dearest people in her life.

In honor of an amazing, soulful artist, you will be missed on this earth, but your music will live on forever, in the hearts of Mommy's who fell in love with your songs, and whose babies grew up with your music as part of the fabric of their lives...............Rest in Peace Luther,,,,,Rest in Peace.

Dance With My Father Again, Luther Vandross

Back when I was a child, before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high and dance with my mother and me and then
Spin me around 'til I fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure I was loved
If I could get another chance, another walk, another dance with him
I'd play a song that would never, ever end
How I'd love, love, love
To dance with my father again
When I and my mother would disagree
To get my way, I would run from her to him
He'd make me laugh just to comfort me
Then finally make me do just what my mama said
Later that night when I was asleep
He left a dollar under my sheet
Never dreamed that he would be gone from me
If I could steal one final glance, one final step, one final dance with him
I'd play a song that would never, ever end
'Cause I'd love, love, love
To dance with my father again
Sometimes I'd listen outside her door
And I'd hear how my mother cried for him
I pray for her even more than me
I pray for her even more than me
I know I'm praying for much too much
But could you send back the only man she loved
I know you don't do it usually
But dear Lord she's dying
To dance with my father again
Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream