On a trip to Scotland, our friend wanted to drive up to Skye to see the area where his ancestors came from. The journey would have been several hours into the Highlands. Concerned about foggy weather and driving the narrow roads (on the left side), Emerson questioned the advisability of such a trip.

The night before we were to leave, Em was fitful, dreaming, and woke up disturbed by the prospects of the drive. In November, the possibility of encountering snow in the Highlands loomed large.

The next morning, Em announced that he could not go with the group to Skye. He didn’t want to stand in the way, but he couldn’t remain silent. Everyone decided that being together was more important than anything else. If Em wasn’t going, then no one would go. Instead, we shared a couple of wonderful days in Glasgow at museums and local sites. Good friends like that are hard to find!

What are the implications of telling the truth and following intuitions and feelings? What if doing that disappoints others?

Music

Lyrics

Night fitful, restless
Uneasy dreams filled with what could go wrong
Gray dawn creeps in to signal night is done
At long last

Skye-bound this morning
Driving that far somehow doesn’t feel right
Doubts fill my head but I don’t want a fight

So I must select words, taking care
To share all of my misgivings
Trying desperately to salvage plans we’ve made
While remaining true to myself

Surely we can make the best of things
Together with our close friends

Plans shift and vary
Reminding us that it’s never too late
As another prospect falls into place
Just standing by

Limits up to the sky
All is ours to decide

Ours to decide

Credits

From Moment of Truth, track released March 1, 2009
Cheryl Martlage – Lyrics, vocals and production
Emerson Martlage – Music, guitar, vocals and production
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