Turn the Lights Back On

Billy Joel just released a new song after 30 years. “Did I wait too long… to turn the lights back on?” Many can relate to the lyrics in many aspects of their lives. The first thing that comes to mind for me is my relationship with Paul and what I have done to tarnish our relationship forever.

“I’m late, but I’m here right now

Though I used to be romantic

I forgot somehow

Time can make you blind

But I see you now

As we’re laying in the darkness

Did I wait to long

To turn the lights back on?”

I may have taken our relationship for granted and completely devastated Paul, but through Billy’s words, I realize that I am here right now for Paul and we can be stronger than ever. It’s never too late and anything is possible through forgiveness and love.

“I'm late, but I'm here right now

And I'm tryin' to find the magic

That we lost somehow

Maybe I was blind

But I see you now

As we're laying in the darkness

Did I wait too long

To turn the lights back on?”

Paul and I have gone through the roughest, most miserable time of our lives, but if we can overcome the dark times, there is hope and light ahead.

“I'm late, but I'm here right now

Is there still time for forgiveness?

Won't you tell me how?

I can't read your mind

But I see you now

As we're layin' in the darkness

Did I wait too long

To turn the lights back on?”

I lost myself somewhere in these last ten years, but I know all the love I have in my heart for Paul, for our family and for myself. We are only human and humankind is flawed and forever changing, so let’s take the good and bad and move forward. We can work through the sad and difficult times and shine a light on tomorrow. We all deserve to be happy and there’s no time like the present to be proud of who we are and continue on our path toward healing and joyfulness. We all deserve a second chance and should be thankful for who and where we are in life.