This blog is about my life with a chronic and progressive illness. I hope to share a realistic look on life as a medically complex person to help raise awareness and let others know that they are not alone.
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is facing some type of battle." - T.H. Thompson
It's been a while since I've posted one of these, mainly because I was gone for several weeks; sick. But now that I am back I want to start this segment up once more. This song is called 'Overcomer' and it's by Mandisa. My mom came across this song a few weeks ago while scrolling through her Facebook feed.
I did not post the lyrics, since they are in the video. During these past few weeks while I was still healing, I kept this song on repeat on my iPod. I felt like it was hopeless several times during these past few weeks and I wasn't sure what would happen. This song helped to remind me that I'm an overcomer, helped to remind me that I have already come this far - why stop fighting now?
So if you're going through a rough patch in your life and you just can't seem to find a light at the end of the tunnel just remember that you may be down for a moment, but you're an overcomer. You are going to get through whatever it is you're going through. "Don't quit, don't give in, you're an overcomer."
There are times when we have something we want to say, but for one reason or another, we bite our tongues and keep it to ourselves. There are times when we are used and hurt by the same people over and over again; and all we want to do is tell them that how they are treating us is wrong and that we aren't going to stand for it anymore. And yet something inside of us keeps it inside, bottling it up for their benefit.
As I write this, I am thinking of one specific person in my life who has given everything and then some to the people in her life but she gets nothing but resentment back. For years she has kept her feelings to herself and rarely tells anyone 'no'. When I was younger, I didn't notice the emotional toll that this had on her, but now I do and it makes my heart break for her. This woman has done nothing but helped people who have in turn stabbed her in the back and walked all over her without any concern for her and how she feels.
So mom, if you're reading this; this song is dedicated to you. I want you to be able to tell people how you feel for once. I want you to be able to get it all out and for the first time ever, do something for yourself and don't think about how it'll hurt someone else's feelings. Tell people how you feel and let them know that you matter too.
To my readers, please do this as well. If you're sitting there thinking that you don't let your voice be heard enough. Or if you think that you've put aside your own needs for someone else for too long, read and listen to this song. Be brave and tell people how you feel. Be brave and take some time for yourself.
* The words in bold are lyrics that I think are inspiring.
"Brave" - Sara Bareilles
You can be amazing
You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
You can be the outcast Or be the backlash of somebody’s lack of love Or you can start speaking up Nothing’s gonna hurt you the way that words do And they settle ‘neath your skin Kept on the inside and no sunlight Sometimes a shadow wins But I wonder what would happen if you Say what you wanna say And let the words fall out Honestly I wanna see you be brave With what you want to say And let the words fall out Honestly I wanna see you be brave I just wanna see you I just wanna see you I just wanna see you I wanna see you be brave I just wanna see you I just wanna see you I just wanna see you I wanna see you be brave Everybody’s been there, everybody’s been stared down By the enemy Fallen for the fear and done some disappearing Bow down to the mighty Don’t run, stop holding your tongue Maybe there’s a way out of the cage where you live Maybe one of these days you can let the light in Show me how big your brave is Say what you wanna say And let the words fall out Honestly I wanna see you be brave With what you want to say And let the words fall out Honestly I wanna see you be brave Innocence, your history of silence Won’t do you any good Did you think it would? Let your words be anything but empty Why don’t you tell them the truth? Say what you wanna say And let the words fall out Honestly I wanna see you be brave With what you want to say And let the words fall out Honestly I wanna see you be brave I just wanna see you I just wanna see you I just wanna see you I wanna see you be brave I just wanna see you I just wanna see you I just wanna see you I wanna see you be brave I just wanna see you I just wanna see you I just wanna see you I wanna see you be brave I just wanna see you I just wanna see you I just wanna see you
It's been a while since I've posted a song that I find inspirational or up beat. With all of the things that have been going on lately, I just wasn't in the right frame of mind to post songs that were inspiring when I myself felt down in the dumps. Now that I think about it, maybe if I had listened to upbeat songs on my iPod and posted them on my blog, it might of helped me cope with all of the news and complications in my life.
But now that I have had some time to take a few deep breaths, calm myself down and realize that I have enough time to think and figure this whole thing out - I can enjoy myself and actually be happy again.
It was a few days ago when I was on vacation when I heard this song on the radio and although it is a break up song, it is one of the happiest break up songs I have ever heard. It has an upbeat tempo and the chorus is perfect to remind us when we need to be reminded that you can still be happy - even if something not so good happens that day, you can still enjoy it. Sure the example of still being happy even after a break up may not be as serious as the problems people are facing in their everyday life, but take Michael Bublé's advice and just enjoy the beautiful day.
"It's A Beautiful Day" Michael Bublé
I don't know why
You think that you could hold me
When you couldn't get by by yourself
And I don't know who
Would ever want to tear the seam of someone's dream
Baby, it's fine, you said that we should just be friends
Well, I came up with that line and I'm sure
That it's for the best
If you ever change your mind, don't hold your breath
'Cause you may not believe, mmm mmm mmm
That baby, I'm relieved, mmm
When you said goodbye, my whole world shined
Hey hey hey It's a beautiful day and I can't stop myself from smiling If we're drinking, then I'm buying And I know there's no denying It's a beautiful day, the sun is up, the music's playing And even if it started raining You won't hear this boy complaining
'Cause I'm glad that you're the one who got away It's a beautiful day
It's my turn to fly, so girls, get in line
'Cause I'm easy, no playing this guy like a fool
Now I'm alright
Might've had me caged before, but not tonight
And you may not believe, mmm mmm That baby, I'm relieved This fire inside, it burns too bright
I don't want to say "so long," I just want to say "goodbye"
It's a beautiful day and I can't stop myself from smiling If we're drinking, then I'm buying And I know there's no denying It's a beautiful day, the sun is up, the music's playing And even if it started raining You won't hear this boy complaining
'Cause I'm glad that you're the one who got away, mmm mmm
'Cause if you ever think I'll take up
My time with thinking of our break-up
Then you've got another thing coming your way 'Cause it's a beautiful day, mmm mmm Beautiful day, oh, baby, any day that you're gone away It's a beautiful day
When I first heard this song, I was in the radio and I only heard the chorus before it ended. The chorus is what spoke to me the most and I immediately thought of my friends with CHD and the lung disease called Pulmonary Hypertension and how we all at points in our life (maybe even daily!) struggle to catch our breaths.
When I got home, I bought song on iTunes and listened it from start to finish. The very first verse is what spoke to me the most: "I don't wanna be left behind." There are times in my life, as I'm sure in others, that I have felt left behind because of my illness. People would forget that I can't keep up, and they'd run ahead without me. Or I'd miss out on some amazing and fun things that my friends and family did because I was stuck in the hospital. There are times when I have felt left behind and I worry when I'm in the hospital, will I ever be able to make up for lost time? I can't get back all those months spent in a hospital bed away from home, and that is what stinks the most about being "left behind."
But I think this song can relate to even healthy people. There are times in everyone's life where life gets overwhelming and you have to take a break, catch your breath, and then continue on your way. So here is my advice to you in the words of Kelly Clarkson: catch you breath, no one can hold you back and don't let them get you down. No matter what it is, catch your breath, don't hold back and keep going.
"Catch My Breath"Kelly Clarkson
I don't wanna be left behind Distance was a friend of mine Catching breath in a web of lies Shadowboxing the other half Learning how to reactI've spent most of my time Catching my breath, letting it go, turning my cheek for the sake of the show Now that you know, this is my life, I won't be told it's supposed to be right Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that Catch my breath, won't let them get me down, it's all so simple now Addicted to the love I found Heavy heart, now a weightless cloud Making time for the ones that count I'll spend the rest of my timeLaughing hard with the windows down Leaving footprints all over town Keeping faith kinda comes around I'll spent the rest of my life Catching my breath, letting it go, turning my cheek for the sake of the show Now that you know, this is my life, I won't be told it's supposed to be right Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that Catch my breath, won't let them get me down, it's all so simple now You helped me see The beauty in everything Catching my breath, letting it go, turning my cheek for the sake of the show Now that you know, this is my life, I won't be told it's supposed to be right Catching my breath, letting it go, turning my cheek for the sake of this show Now that you know, this is my life, I won't be told what's supposed to be right Catch my breath! Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that Catch my breath, won't let them get me down, it's all so simple now (it's all so simple now!) Catching my breath, letting it go, turning my cheek for the sake of the show Now that you know, this is my life, I won't be told it's supposed to be right Catch my breath, no one can hold me back, I ain't got time for that Catch my breath, won't let them get me down, it's all so simple now I've spent most of my life Riding waves, playing acrobat
I'm sure that we have all heard the saying, "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger." I have not always believed this saying. When I was a kid, I took it literally and that's where my confusion first came from. How could have CHD and Pulmonary Hypertension make me stronger if it actually makes my body so weak? Reason number one why I didn't believe it. Then I got older, and I realized it was a metaphor. It meant once we went through the tough parts, we came out on the other side stronger emotionally. That we had survived. But there were times in my life when I didn't feel like I came out from the other side emotionally stronger. In fact I felt torn down, beaten and down right depressed. Reason number two why I didn't believe it. But then I got a little older and I saw that as I moved on from the things that happened to me and I became happy again, I was stronger. I had better coping mechanisms this time around. I knew who I could turn to when I needed help. I was better equipped to deal with the things going on in my life and it was harder for life to knock me down now than it was in the past. That's why I truly, whole heartily believe this saying. While you may not be strong right afterwards... eventually, you will be. May take a few months... or like me, years. But you will get there. You will be strong again. And you will be happy again.
Now this song is context to her boyfriend leaving her, but if you ignore that one part, you will see how this whole song can relate to the ups and downs we all face in life and how they can make us stronger; if we allow them to.
I have put in bold the parts of the song I think are the most inspirational.
"Stronger" Kelly Clarkson
You know the bed feels warmer Sleeping here alone You know I dream in colour And do the things I want You think you got the best of me Think you had the last laugh Bet you think that everything good is gone Think you left me broken down Think that I'd come running back Baby you don't know me, cause you're dead wrong What doesn't kill you makes you stronger Stand a little taller Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone What doesn't kill you makes afighter Footsteps even lighter Doesn't mean I'm over cause you'r gone What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stronger Just me, myself and I What doesn't kill you makes you stronger Stand a little taller Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone You heard that I was starting over with someone new They told you I was moving on and over you You didn't think that I'd come back I'd come back swinging You try to break me What doesn't kill you makes you stronger Stand a little taller Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone What doesn't kill you makes a fighter Footsteps even lighter Doesn't mean I'm over cause you'r gone What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stronger Just me, myself and I What doesn't kill you makes you stronger Stand a little taller Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone Thanks to you I got a new thing started Thanks to you I'm not a broken hearted You know in the end the day to left was just my beginning In the end... What doesn't kill you makes you stronger Stand a little taller Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone What doesn't kill you makes a fighter Footsteps even lighter Doesn't mean I'm over cause you'r gone What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stronger Just me, myself and I What doesn't kill you makes you stronger Stand a little taller Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, stronger Just me, myself and I What doesn't kill you makes you stronger Stand a little taller Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone When I'm alone
Alright, sorry this is a day late. However this is a song that I wrote. Sort of. I took a popular pop song called 'Tik Tok' by Ke$ha and I changed some of the words around so it talked about being in the hospital for open heart surgery. Now just to let you all know, the original song is about a girl getting drunk and partying all night. It has an amazing beat, but it is definietly not what I would consider inspiring. But it's upbeat so when it came up on my iPod when I had it on shuffle, I couldn't stop myself from changing some of the words around. Let me know what you think!
An edited version of "Tik Tok" by Ke$ha
Wake up in the mornin' feelin' really fatigued
Grab ma over-night bag I'm out the door I'm gonna hit the ICU Before I leave chug my medication 'Cuz when I leave for surgery I may not come back I'm talkin pulse ox on our toes toes Tryin on all the hospital gowns (gowns) nurses blowin' up our IVs (IVs) Relaxing to our favorite CD’s Goin up to the anesthesiologist Tryna get a little bit tipsy [CHORUS] Don't stop, make it work Doctor, blow my stents up Tonight, Im'ma fight Till we see the sunlight TiK ToK, on the clock But the surgery don't stop no Woah-oh oh oh Woah-oh oh oh Don't stop, make it work Docor, blow my stents up Tonight, Im'ma fight Till we see the sunlight TiK ToK, on the clock But the surgery don't stop no Woah-oh oh oh Woah-oh oh oh We gotta care, and got plenty of pain medicine Aint got no money in my pocket, but insurance is there Now, the doctors are lining up cause they wanna hear our irregular heart But we kick em to the curb unless they look like Mc’Dreamy [CHORUS] Don't stop, make it work Doctor, blow my stents up Tonight, Im'ma fight Till we see the sunlight TiK ToK, on the clock But the surgery don't stop no Woah-oh oh oh Woah-oh oh oh Don't stop, make it work Doctor, blow my stents up Tonight, Im'ma fight Till we see the sunlight TiK ToK, on the clock But the surgery don't stop no Woah-oh oh oh Woah-oh oh oh [BRIDGE] You build me up You break me down My heart, it pounds Yeah, you got me With my hands up You got me now You got that stethoscope Yeah, you got me You build me up You break me down My heart, it pounds Yeah, you got me With my hands up Put your hands up Put your hands up Now, the surgery don't start till I get wheeled in [CHORUS] Don't stop, make it work Doctor, blow my stents up Tonight, Im'ma fight Till we see the sunlight TiK ToK, on the clock But the surgery don't stop no Woah-oh oh oh Woah-oh oh oh Don't stop, make it work Doctor, blow my stents up Tonight, Im'ma fight Till we see the sunlight TiK ToK, on the clock But the surgery don't stop no Woah-oh oh oh Woah-oh oh oh
The
lead singer of the group I chose for this week’s inspirational song told people
at the Grammy’s last night that his group had been working hard and been up
until recently unknown for the past 12 years. And I think that their song ‘Carry
On’ probably means a lot to me in the sense that they never gave up. For 12
years, they continued on and they kept working until they got to where they are
today. So I wanted to share this song with you. No matter what is going on in your
life, carry on. Things may be hard now, but in order to get through the bad
times, you must keep going. You must carry on. My favorite post of the song is
the chorus:
"If you're lost and alone
Or you're sinking like a stone
Carry on
May your past be the sound
Of your feet upon the ground
Carry on”
May
your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground is a beautiful metaphor
that they use to tell people to just keep moving. Keep walking forward, away
from your past. Do not let it define you. Carry on. Keep going.
One
of the parts of the song that speaks to me beside the chorus is:
“So
I met up with some friends
At the edge of the night
At a bar off 75
And we talked and talked
About how our parents will die
Our neighbors and wives”
It’s
morbid, I know. But, my heart friends and I have talked more than once about
death, and how we know we are more likely to die young than our healthy friends
and family members. It scares us but when we talk about it, we are able to get
out our feelings about it. When we talk about it, we reassure each other that
we are not alone and that we all feel the same way about this topic.
So
the next time you’re feeling down, turn on this upbeat song and just “Carry On”.
Carry
On by FUN.
Well I woke up to the sound of silence
Cries cutting like knives in a fist fight
And I found you with a bottle of wine
Your head in the curtains
And heart like the Fourth of July
You swore and said
"We are not
We are not shining stars"
This I know
I never said we are
Though I've never been through hell like that
I've closed enough windows
To know you can never look back
If you're lost and alone
Or you're sinking like a stone
Carry on
May your past be the sound
Of your feet upon the ground
Carry on
Carry on, carry on
So I met up with some friends
At the edge of the night
At a bar off 75
And we talked and talked
About how our parents will die
Our neighbours and wives
But I like to think
I can cheat it all
To make up for the times I've been cheated on
And it's nice to know
When I was left for dead
I was found and now I don't roam these streets
I am not the ghost you are to me
If you're lost and alone
Or you're sinking like a stone
Carry on
May your past be the sound
Of your feet upon the ground
Carry on
Whoa
My head is on fire
But my legs are fine
After all they are mine
Lay your clothes down on the
floorClose the door
Hold the phone
Show me how
No one’s ever gonna stop us tonight
'Cause we are
We are shining stars
We are invincible
We are who we are
On our darkest day
When we’re miles away
Sun will come
We will find our way home
If you're lost and alone
Or you're sinking like a stone
Carry on
May your past be the sound
Of your feet upon the ground
Carry on
Oooh.
Oooh
Oooh
Oooh
(No one's ever gonna stop us tonight)
(No one's ever, no one's ever gonna stop, no one's ever gonna stop us tonight)
(No one's ever, no one's ever gonna stop, no one's ever gonna stop, no one's
ever gonna stop us tonight)
Hope and Love, Becca - The video has a long musical intro for the song, you can fast forward through that if you'd like! Also, the comment section of my blog is now working. Just click the word 'Comment' and feel free to leave me a message!
I decided since yesterday Beyonce and Destiny's Child performed at the Superbowl during half time (and blew a fuse!), I would dive deep into the archives of my iPod and pick a song from Destiny's Child that I have always found inspiring to me. Yes the song is written about how she left her ex-boyfriend and doesn't need him, but there are several verses in the song that I think can apply to more than just that one situation. The song is called Survivor and I have put in bold the versus I think others will find motivating as well.
"Survivor" by Destiny's Child
Now that you're out of my life
I'm so much better
You thought that I'd be weak without you But I'm stronger
You thought that I'd be broke without you But I'm richer You thought that I'd be sad without you I laugh harder
You thought I wouldn't grow without you Now I'm wiser Though that I'd be helpless without you But I'm smarter
You thought that I'd be stressed without you But I'm chillin' You thought I wouldn't sell without you Sold 9 million I'm a survivor (What?) I'm not goin' give up (What?) I'm not goin' stop (What?) I'm goin' work harder (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?) I'm goin'na make it (What?) I will survive (What?) Keep on survivin' (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?) I'm not goin' give up (What?) I'm not goin' stop (What?) I'm goin' work harder (What?) I'm a survivor (What?) I'm goin' make it (What?) I will survive (What?) Keep on survivin' (What?)
Thought I couldn't breathe without you I'm inhaling You thought I couldn't see without you Perfect vision
You thought I couldn't last without you But I'm lastin' You thought that I would die without you But I'm livin' Thought that I would fail without you But I'm on top Thought it would be over by now But it won't stop
Thought that I would self destruct But I'm still here Even in my years to come I'm still goin' be here I'm a survivor (What?) I'm not goin' give up (What?) I'm not goin' stop (What?) I'm goin' work harder (What?) I'm a survivor (What?) I'm goin'na make it (What?) I will survive (What?) Keep on survivin' (What?) I'm a survivor (What?) I'm not goin' give up (What?) I'm not goin' stop (What?) I'm goin' work harder (What?) I'm a survivor (What?) I'm goin'na make it (What?) I will survive (What?) Keep on survivin' (What?) I'm wishin' you the best Pray that you are blessed Bring much success, no stress, and lots of happiness (I'm better than that)
I'm not goin' blast you on the radio (I'm better than that) I'm not goin' lie on you and your family (I'm better than that)
I'm not goin' hate on you in the magazines ('m better than that) I'm not goin' compromise my Christianity (I'm better than that)
You know I'm not goin' diss you on the internet 'Cause my mama taught me better than that I'm a survivor (What?) I'm goin'na make it (What?) I will survive (What?) Keep on survivin' (What?) I'm a survivor (What?) I'm not goin' give up (What?) I'm not goin' stop (What?) I'm goin' work harder (What?) I'm a survivor (What?) I'm goin' make it (What?) I will survive (What?) Keep on survivin' (What?)
Oh (oh) oh (oh)... After of all of the darkness and sadness Soon comes happiness If I surround my self with positive things I'll gain prosperity
I'm a survivor (What?) I'm not goin' give up (What?) I'm not goin' stop (What?) I'm goin' work harder (What?)
I'm a survivor (What?) I'm goin' make it (What?) I will survive (What?) Keep on survivin' (What?)
This song is a love song, but if you take that factor out of it, the lyrics can mean so much more than not giving up on love. The song talks about not giving up on "us" but us could mean more than just two people in a relationship. "I won't give up on us" could mean not giving up on humanity. Not giving up on the people who are trying to change this world. This song, if you look at it closely has greater meaning than just a boy who is saying he won't give up on a relationship.
One of my favorite parts of the song is this: "I don't wanna be someone who walks away so easily I'm here to stay and make the difference that I can make Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use The tools and gifts we got."
This song means more than just a romance. This song and those lyrics particularly talks about making a change and realizing that having people be different from one another is a good thing. We can learn from our differences and we each have our own different gifts that we can use. Don't give up on us. Don't give up on those of us who are different. Don't give up on those of us who are working to make a difference in this world. Don't give up on people. Don't give up on this world. We can and we will make a difference. "I am still looking up", good things and good changes will come. We can't give up now.
I have put the lyrics that I think have wonderful meaning in bold.
"I Won't Give Up"
By Jason Mraz
When I look into your eyes It's like watching the night sky Or a beautiful sunrise Well there's so much they hold And just like them old stars I see that you've come so far To be right where you are How old is your soul? I won't give up on us Even if the skies get rough I'm giving you all my love I'm still looking up
And when you're needing your space To do some navigating I'll be here patiently waiting To see what you find
'Cause even the stars they burn Some even fall to the earth We've got a lot to learn God knows we're worth it No, I won't give up
I don't wanna be someone who walks away so easily I'm here to stay and make the difference that I can make Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use the tools and gifts We got yeah we got a lot at stake And in the end, You're still my friend at least we didn't tend For us to work we didn't break, we didn't burn We had to learn, how to bend without the world caving in I had to learn what I got, and what I'm not And who I am
I won't give up on us Even if the skies get rough I'm giving you all my love I'm still looking up I'm still looking up
I won't give up on us God knows I'm tough, he knows We got a lot to learn God knows we're worth it
I won't give up on us Even if the skies get rough I'm giving you all my love I'm still looking up...
Hey everyone,
I know that I have not posted in a few days and I wanted to apologize. We had our annual winter party for families who have children with CHD and/or other special needs. It went really well and it was so much fun to see my camp friends and the CHD community. Although we have not seen each other in a year, it is as if no time has passed and we all take off right where we left off. It's an amazing community where everyone is loved, accepted and understood. You can feel the love the moment you meet this amazing group of people. And that is what inspired me to choose the song that I have chosen for today. Seasons Of Love by the Rent Cast. As we move into the Holidays, I want us all to remember that this time of the year is not about the presents or the cookies we get to eat. It's about the love that this time of year represents. Instead of "measuring your life" by what you have or don't have, measure it with love; and how much love you give to others. Even those who are different than you. And remember - there is an S at the end of the Season. It's plural. Meaning, all year round we should be sharing the love. Not just this Holiday season. "Seasons of Love" - Rent Cast
Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes Five hundred twenty-five thousand moments so dear Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes How do you measure, measure a year?
In daylights, in sunsets In midnights, in cups of coffee In inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife In five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes How do you measure, a year in the life?
How about love? How about love? How about love? Measure in love
Seasons of love Seasons of love
Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes Five hundred twenty-five thousand journeys to plan [From: http://www.elyrics.net] Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes How do you measure the life of a woman or a man?
In truths that she learned Or in times that he cried In bridges he burned Or the way that she died
It's time now, to sing out Though the story never ends Let's celebrate Remember a year in the life of friends
Remember the love (Oh, you got to, you got to remember the love) Remember the love (You know that life is a gift from up above) Remember the love (Share love, give love, spread love) Measure in love (Measure, measure your life in love)
Seasons of love Seasons of love (Measure your life, measure you life in love)
So instead of wishing you a Merry Christmas or a Wonderful Holiday Season. I want to wish you guys a wonderful year and hope you all have Seasons of Love. By giving and recieving love.
Hope and Love, Becca
I want to thank all of you who wished me get well wishes, I really appreciate them all. I took some more asthma medications and did the breathing treatments more often, so I was able to kick this asthma problem in the butt which is good. Usually my asthma problems can last for a while but since I caught it early and started working on it, I was better in a week. Just in time to post a song for Music Monday! So last night I went to my little sister's church choir concert and they sang this song at the end. I was so close to tears as was my mom. I knew that I had to share this song with you. It's called 'Go Light Your World' by Chris Rice.
There is a candle in every soul Some brightly burning, some dark and cold There is a spirit who brings a fire Egnites a candle, and makes his home
Carry your candle Run to the darkness Seek out the helpless, confused and torn And hold out your candle For all to see it Take your candle and go light your world Take your candle and go light your world
Frustrated brother, see how he's tried to Light his own candle some other way See now your sister she's been robbed and lied to Still holds a candle, without a flame
Carry your candle Run to the darkness Seek out the lonely, the tired and worn And hold out your candle For all to see it Take your candle and go light your world Take your candle and go light your world
(hey now..nanananana)
Cuz we are a family Whose hearts are blazing So lets raise our candles and light up the sky Prayin to our Father in the name of Jesus Make us a beacon in darkest times
Carry your candle Run to the darkness Seek out the hopeless, deceived and Hold out your candle For all to see it Take your candle and go light your world Take your candle and go light your world
(hey now nanananana)
Hold out your candle For all to see it Take out your candle and go light your world Take your candle and go light your world Take your candle and go light your world
(hey now nanananana)
Take your candle, hold it high and help light the world. One flame can start a fire. Will your candle help spread the fire of change, love, understanding and acceptance? Will you light your candle and help bring light back into this world? Hold out your candle for all to see, and go light your world. Hope and Love, Becca
I heard this song twice on the radio today. The first time I thought to myself, 'Oh this would be a good song for the music Monday segment I do.' But then on my way home, I heard it again and I knew I had to post it for this week's Music Monday. This song is a great reminder that things can and do get better. Don't lose hope and keep on going, things won't always be bad. I have a friend who last week told me about their depression and how things just weren't good for them right now. If you are in that same spot as my friend where you just want to quit or give up, listen to this song, read the words, and remember that things can and do get better. "Every Storm (Runs out of Rain)" - Gary Allan
I saw you standing in the middle of the thunder and lightning
I know you're feeling like you just can't win, but you're trying
It's hard to keep on keepin' on, when you're being pushed around
Don't even know which way is up, just keep spinning down, 'round, down…
Every storm runs, runs out of rain
Just like every dark night turns into day
Every heartache will fade away
Just like every storm runs, runs out of rain
So hold your head up and tell yourself that there's something more
Walk out that door
Go find a new rose, don't be afraid of the thorns
'Cause we all have thorns
Just put your feet up to the edge, put your face in the wind
And when you fall back down, keep on rememberin'
Every storm runs, runs out of rain
Just like every dark night turns into day
Every heartache will fade away
Just like every storm runs, runs out of rain
It's gonna run out of pain
It's gonna run out of sting
It's gonna leave you alone
It's gonna set you free
Set you free
Every storm runs, runs out of rain
Just like every dark night turns into day
Every heartache will fade away
Just like every storm runs, runs out of rain
It's gonna set you free,
It's gonna run out of pain,
It's gonna set you free
My name is Becca and I am 25 years old. I was born with Tretralogy of Fallot, Pulmonary Atresia and Pulmonary Hypertension. Some day, I will need a heart-lung transplant.
I hope that with this blog I can help others know that they are not alone through whatever struggles they may face and I hope to inspire others to stand up and make a positive difference in this world.
