If We Make it Through December
If we make it through December
Everything’s gonna be all right I know
It’s the coldest time of winter
And I shiver when I see the falling snow
I woke up this morning with this song in my head. I really could not fathom how quickly this year has gone by. So much has happened not only in my personal life this year but also in the world as a whole.
I have never really been a believer in New Years Resolution. After the 2020 We Have All Had, I don’t think 2021 could be any worse…
I continue to hope and pray we get this Corona Virus settled. The entire world needs to be working for a solution to solve the Corona Virus Pandemic.
It is the long history of humankind(and animal kind, too) that those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed.
Charles Darwin
Not to mention the Election mess. Our country must come to some sort of resolution. Our Nation as a whole needs to begin to pull together.
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.
Helen Keller
Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought I would be living through something like this.
My faith and spirituality have been my strong point. It is what has kept me sane.
2020 did have a few highlights. This time last year I built a tiny house in my back yard by converting a storage unit. The project originally began as a build for my son. It was a learning experience for both of us and my loving wife. The year started off strong at my job. The oilfield was booming in the early parts of this year. My wife and I got married March 4 2020 my biggest highlight for 2020.
If we make it through December Everything’s gonna be all right I know
“If We Make it Through December” was written and performed by Merle Haggard. The song was released by Capitol on October 27,1973 on Merle Haggard’s Christmas Present. 4 months later the song was the title song of“The Hag’s” album If We Make It Through December.
From December 1973-January 1974 the song spent 4 weeks on Hot Country Singles charts at #1. At the end of 1974, “If We Make it Through December” scored second place as song of the year.
The song received many great reviews. It has been known as one of Merle Haggard’s signature songs.
On “If We Make it Through December,” Billboard Magazine reported:
“Another change of pace by Haggard who keeps surprising us with his various styles and does so well with it all.”
Billboard Magazine
Merle Haggard was born during the Depression, in Oildale California April 6,1937. By 1963 “The Hag” already had a successful career in country music. His success continued until his 79th birthday. He died on his Palo Cedro, California ranch April 6, 2016.
If we make it through December
Got plans to be in a warmer town come summer time
Maybe even California
If we make it through December we’ll be fine
30 days and counting… If we make it through December we’ll be fine
Pancho.
