I envision the conversation I had before I was born. Between God and myself.
God tells me that he has a plan but actually asks if I’d like to be a part of it. Actually gives me a choice.
He says he’s going to give me something that not everybody or everything gets. In fact only a very small percentage of anything gets it. Only a select few.
It’s called “A Life”.
He tells me that this is how it’s going to go… you’re going to be born into a world and your home while you’re having this incredible opportunity will be a planet called Earth.
He’s always reminding me of how special, lucky, fortunate, blessed it is to have one of these things. Keeps reminding me that not everybody, everything gets one.
He tells me that one of the things he sees in many of the others he gives this opportunity to is they get so sidetracked, (and he tells me if I take the gift, I will too at times), and that he’s using me as one of the vehicles and will give me experiences to wake me up and take the message to others…
This gift, this thing called life is so full of things. And he tells me, straight up, it’s going to be EVERYTHING. It is going to have the highest of highs, the lowest of lows… there is no such thing as having “A Life” that only has one side of that.
He says, “You will reach heights you never even dreamed of and you will experience lows that most people can’t imagine. But guess what, that’s the price tag on this thing called “Life”.
You will meet someone who will be with you through the most important times. She will become your wife. Her name will be Tracy. She will bring with her 2 children that you will take on as yours. You will have 2 of your own to make up a total of 4.
It’ll be challenging, as it should be in order to learn the most important lessons. And you will be a rock in the lives of these others.
You’ll get confused sometimes at how what you try to do as a man, as a father, as a friend, knowing it's for the good… sometimes doesn’t turn out like you’re hoping and plan… but that’s one of the first of the major lessons… it's not your plan… and it's all a part of the price of this thing called Life.
One day you will experience one of the most terrible losses you, or anyone else, can imagine. Something that seems unbearable. Something you’ll have a choice in at the time of this happening… to focus only on that part of this thing called Life that is the lowest of lows…
But I’m here right now, before it even gets started to let you know how this all unfolds… and I’m going to give you a chance to decide… do you want to do it? Do you want to go into the world, have all the experiences… good and bad… and all the while you’ll have this precious other gift of life Tracy to experience it with?
Imagine when this loss happens in 2019, for Tracy, if you decided not to take this gift to exist, because it sounds too painful… how she’d be going through this alone.
So here it is my child… I’m giving this to you, this thing called Life. Yours to decide…”
And I didn’t hesitate. I signed up immediately and have never looked back.
Happy Birthday to the most beautiful thing that ever happened to me.
You’re my everything.
I love you more than I could ever explain. Especially now.
Jason
You are both blessed to have the support and love of god and each other! Happy Birthday Tracy!
Thank You Jesus
Awesome bro! Life is a serious journey not to be taken lightly. The good, the bad and the ugly. It all builds character so we can be compassionate, loving people. What a blessing to have a wife that completes you.
Happy Birthday Tracy.
Sending love and healing to you and your family!
And my best wishes to Tracy’s birthday!
What a beautiful tribute!!!! Ahhhhh….life!!!! A miracle every day! I hope you have an awesome birthday Tracey!!!
Simply BEAUTIFUL, Jason. You are each other’s rock and truly do complete each other in every phase of your lives. Have a birthday full of tranquil moments and feel the love of your family surrounding you, Tracy!
What an extraordinary tribute to love and the divine… Sweet surrender ~ Gods plan is always bigger then life! This Birthday may have been bitter sweet indeed, but there is clearly no shortage of love for Tracy! You can’t top this one! Love like that is the ultimate gift! I hope your hearts are healing from the pain of loss. Looking forward to seeing your beautiful smiles again and hearing your laughter. May you have a dream come true year!
Lovely. lovely tribute to a beautiful lady. Im so glad you have each other. Happy Birthday Tracy! XOXO
Happy Birthday Pretty Lady
Happy Birthday Tracy !!!!
Jason, not only are you a fantastic singer, bass player, song writer, you are an amazing writer! You always manage to put into words in such a clear and beautiful way what you are feeling every time! That is yet another awesome talent of yours. My feeling is that the reason for that is because you always talks from your heart, from your soul! You both definitely made a place where love is happening all the time, whether it is an up or down time… Happy birthday, Tracy! A year full of much love and all the good you want in your life! God bless you!
How grateful are we for the promised gift of the resurrection!
So thankful for you and for what your gift of music has done in my life.
Happy Birthday to your beautiful bride. May her days ahead bring her comfort through the prayers of the faithful.
Beautiful, painful, heartfelt, loving ❤️
What a beautiful expression of a marriage. You are both blessed to have each other- for better or for worse. You are living out your vows in such a special way. Praying for you both.
Tracy sending you hugs and more hugs on your birthday Schistercita! Love you Jason xoxo my friend! You’re an awesome story teller. Thanks for being the inspiration Big Brother!
AWESOME! LOVE EVERY WORD FOR WORD! “HAPPY BIRTHDAY QUEEN TRACY!”GOD BLESS YOU MANY MORE! AKA VICTORIA
Happy Birthday Tracy! What a Beautiful Tribute To You From Jason. Truly Special ❤️
That’s beautiful!
Happy Birthday Tracy. Hey Jason Danny Seraphine is playing in St.Charles Il on July 12th. If you are not doing anything can you come to the concert. Would love to see you onstage again.
You two are each others rock thank god every day for each other, Happy Birthday Tracy.
Happy Birthday Tracy! I’m glad that you were born!!!❤️☀️
Jason
Although we have never met I feel we have had similar paths. I was drawn to your site out of interest and much respect for your music but after watching “your story” I know there is much more to it. What a gift of sharing you have given us all. His plan includes us all and it is a sad thing many aren’t able to see it. Some because of pain experienced, for some I don’t know why but I do know He is real and He loves all of His children. Thank you for your music. Thank you for opening your heart. I wish you only the best and brightest future, wherever it leads. Out of sadness can come healing and joy. That is my wish for you
I really enjoy your insight and zest for life. I think it’s interesting that we all get a choice in your mind- our spirit gets to decide. Makes me think that about blaming myself less for my short comings and to prop myself up on my great days.
Either way- thank you for sharing these words to your wife.
I just found your website. A friend of mine, Paul Luftenegger, is a singer/songwriter of conscious music to help the heart and soul feel its worth. He posted something on fb today that made me think of you and the first hit Chicago put out when you first took over. I was a teenager then but I was crazy in love with you! I even had that song played at my wedding. This whole trip down memory lane prompted a google search that led me to this post. And wow!! You are one soulful dude! Always could hear it in your voice. Thank you for coming to this earth and shining your light and giving your gift to the rest of us! I always knew you were an angel. Thank you. And happy birthday to your lovely wife.
Blessings.
Beautiful words for your loved one,Jason, so clever,brilliant,full of spirituality, and still relevant one year later. Happy Birthday to Tracy, and I wish nice things to happen to her, and to you all…I wish for you to still giving her love and support, for the toughest of times.
I have nothing more to say, but Tracy is so lucky for having you. It really touching me.