Annie sat quietly in the back seat. It had been a long, dull journey across the plains, and she was indulging her imagination to help pass the time.
As they passed a rare grove of trees and undergrowth, Annie spied a railroad track floating above the brush. She watched until it was too far behind them to see.
Turning around to face forward, she said, “Mommy, is that what the song is about?”
“What song, Annie?”
“You know, the one about life and a mountain railroad.” Annie began to hum.
Just Writing! 
I’ve never heard that song before, so thank you for that. I could just see that little girl craning over her shoulder.
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Thanks, Sandra. I grew up listening to gospel music on my parents’ record player–45’s and 78’s–that’s how old I am 🙂
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Nice snapshot of a journey.
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Sweet, Linda
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I can tell that little girl has had a good musical upbringing.😀
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Yes, she most certainly did 🙂
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Kids sometimes inhabit a different world, and maybe a better one, hmm, Linda?
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I think you’re right. I almost went to the dark side on this one, but we’re already dealing with so much darkness. I decided to keep it light 🙂
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One of my favourites — and it’s been doe in French, too, so we sang it in Montreal.
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Leave it to children’s imaginations to make the connections the rest of us can’t.
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Yes, Thanks.
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Oh this is so lovely, Linda! Children do see what they hear 🙂
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Yes they do. Thanks, Dale.
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Dear Linda,
Children are literal beings aren’t they? Sweet video. Brought back some memories. (A lot of Aquanet gave its life, did ‘t it? 😉 ) Thank you for starting my day with a smile.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Smiles are good. Thank. you 🙂
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I LOVE the old gospel music! I grew up on the old bluegrass gospel records, too. What a joy that I can now listen to many of those old tunes on youtube! Great story, and yes, seeing such a sight as is in the picture does lead one down the road of imagination. In that, it reminds me of the song “old black train” …maybe you remember that one. If not, give this a listen: https://youtu.be/0iYv4Icav10
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Thanks, Bear. I’ll get back to listen to this in a little bit 🙂
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such a beautiful song to go along with your story. thanks for sharing.
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Lovely slice of life story. I’m glad you didn’t go dark this week! Nice song you picked, too.
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There’s enough dark already, isn’t there?
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Oh, the questions children ask. You captured that in 100 words! Well done.
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Thanks, Alicia 🙂
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I’ve neer heard of that song but it works well~
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A story well told. I imagined the little girl on the train, craning her neck to see the mountain railroad. I’ve not heard this song before. Thank you for sharing it!
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The connections children make 🙂
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Fabulous moment in time and the imagination of a young child!
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Sweetly captured moment in childhood.
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Lovely song, I like the old folk and western songs – religious or otherwise.
Thank you for sharing this inspirational piece.
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I love it too. Simple and sweet.
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Love connections only children make. 😀
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Such an adorable story and a pleasant song. Hope you have a blessed Lent, if you celebrate Lent. Either way, hope you have a great week!
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We don’t actively celebrate Lent, but I do think about it as I have several friends who observe it. And I especially have considered it as I travel through the book of John and the Passion Week. Thanks, my friend.
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