Music that Sings!
There are songs that we hear as we age that make an impact on our lives. This is one that I’ll never forget hearing for the first time in the early 90’s.
Amy Grant – Grown Up Christmas List
Do you remember me?
I sat upon your knee.
I wrote to you with childhood fantasies.
Well, I’m all grown up now,
But I still need help somehow.
I’m not a child, but my heart still can dream.So, here’s my lifelong wish;
My grown-up Christmas list.
Not for myself, but for a world in need.No more lives torn apart,
And wars would never start,
And time would heal all hearts.
Everyone would have a friend,
And right would always win,
And love would never end…
This is my grown-up Christmas list.As children we believed
The grandest sight to see
Was something lovely wrapped beneath the tree.
Well heaven surely knows
That packages and bows
Can never heal a hurting human soul.No more lives torn apart,
And wars would never start,
And time would heal all hearts.
Everyone would have a friend,
And right would always win,
And love would never end…
This is my grown-up Christmas list.What is this illusion called the innocence of youth?
Maybe only in our blind belief can we ever find the truth!There’d be…
No more lives torn apart,
And wars would never start,
And time would heal all hearts.
Everyone would have a friend,
And right would always win,
And love would never end…
This is my grown-up Christmas list.This is my only lifelong wish…
This is my Grown-up Christmas List.
Another that brings tears to my eyes…
Kenny Rogers with Wynonna Judd – Mary Did You Know
Mary, did you know
that your baby boy will one day walk on water?Mary, did you know
that your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?Did you know,
that your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that you’ve delivered,
will soon deliver you.Mary, did you know
that your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?Mary, did you know
your baby boy will calm a storm with his hand?Did you know,
that your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
When you kiss your little baby,
you’ve kissed the face of God.The blind will see
The deaf will hear
The dead will live again.
The lame will leap
The dumb will speak
The praises of The Lamb.Mary, did you know
that your baby boy is Lord of all creation?Mary, did you know
that your baby boy will one day rule the nations?Did you know,
that your baby boy is heaven’s perfect lamb?
This sleeping child you’re holding, is the great I AM.
It’s not often that I share videos or lyrics to music, especially when they are more spiritual in nature. However, being this holiday season, I can’t help but share a piece of myself and the music that truly warms my soul. These two songs I’ve actually spoken about on a blog I frequent recently. It was great to see that others appreciate the same music in their lives, as well.
There are two songs by Skip Ewing that I am fond of, to say the least.
He was her man, she was his wife
And late one winter night
He knelt by her
As she gave birth
But it wasn’t his child,
It wasn’t his childYet still he took him as his own
And as he watched him grow
It brought him joy
But it wasn’t his child
It wasn’t his childBut like a father he was strong and kind
And I believe he did his best
It wasn’t easy for him
But he did all could
His son was different from the rest
It wasn’t his child
It wasn’t his childAnd when the boy became a man
He took his fathers hand
And soon the world
Would all know why
It wasn’t his child
It wasn’t his childBut like a father he was strong and kind
And I believe he did his best
It wasn’t easy for him
But he did all could
He grew up with his hands in wood
And he died with his hands in wood
He was gods child,
He was gods childHe was her man
She was his wife
And late one night
He knelt by her
As she gave birth
But it wasn’t his child
It was gods child
Finally the last song I have to share although I don’t have a video or music to accompany.
I was playin’ Santa Claus downtown on Christmas Eve
When a little girl of three or four climbed up onto my knee
I could tell she had a Christmas Wish behind those eyes of blue
So I asked her what’s your name, and what can Santa git for you
She said my name is Christmas Carol, I was born on Christmas Day
I don’t know who my daddy is, and mommy’s gone away.
All I want for Christmas is someone to take me home.Does anybody want a Christmas Carol of their own
Well all I could say was “Santa will do the best he could”
And I set her down and told her “now to remember to be good”
She said I will then walked away, turned and waved goodbye
And I’m glad she wasn’t close enough to see ole Santa CryShe said my name is Christmas Carol, I was born on Christmas Day
I don’t know who my daddy is, and mommy’s gone away.
All I want for Christmas is someone to take me home.Does anybody want a Christmas Carol of their own.
Early Christmas morning I got up and dialed the phone
I made a few arrangements at the County Children’s home
And they told me it would be alright to pick her up today
Now my little Christmas Carol wont ever have to sayMy name is Christmas Carol, I was born on Christmas Day
I don’t know who my daddy is, and mommy’s gone away.
All I want for Christmas is someone to take me home.
Does anybody want a Christmas Carol of their own.Well Merry Christmas Carol, I love you, Welcome Home.
Thursday Ramblings
I’ve been busily making collages around my work schedule. A daunting task, not for the lack of enjoyment in placing images within a portrait for printing but as my computer issues have reared their ugly head.
Let’s face it, I’m in desperate need of a new computer. That won’t be something accomplished for a few more months. In the mean time, I’m stuck in reboot heck. I can manage to get about 8 collages in before it’s time for a break – for the machine, not me! Hopefully this Christmas will bring with it a few upgrades for my four-year-old desk top that will bide my time until a new machine can be ordered – that has Windows XP!
As always, we work through the new Window’s systems and find their benefits and downfalls. Vista, however, is proving to be nothing more than a pain, where I’m sitting. Most of the programs I use are not compatible with Vista. I’m not willing to give up my programs, therefore, I’m not willing to give up XP, either. Dell appears to be the best choice for my new computer. They will load XP upon request. “Request, Request!”
On the thought of Christmas, my tree is up! Actually, it has been up since Sunday. There are now presents under the tree as well. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
It’s a simple tree, really. Pine cones dusted in glitter, candy canes and tinsel. It was a great deal of fun to put together, however.
Friday, following Thanksgiving, my son and I took pine cones and rolled them in Elmer’s glue and then rolled them in glitter for the “dusted” look. On Sunday, after they were fully dry, ribbons were attached and then hung. I could have gone completely traditional with popcorn strings too, but I might have to run my three-year-old off before he ate it all…
It’s been a great week here. We’ve had wonderful family time filled with movies, crafts and playing. I couldn’t ask for a better way to spend the holiday season.
Heroes Season Two – Thoughts
When wind of the writers strike came out, I began watching it closely as I knew the impact it could have on many shows carried through this season. Heroes being one.
I stopped making my weekly postings, recapping the show as I had a hunch…
Heroes would be coming to a premature end. I’m saddened by the ending of season two at such an early date. I have many fond memories originating from Heroes, Season One. It was through that show where my relationship grew and friendships were formed. Monday nights during Season One were filled with good food, great people and of course, Heroes.
While I don’t believe that the strike will come to an end allowing for many shows to continue, I do hope that this will not mark the end of Heroes all together. Keeping interest in Heroes is challenging with the lengthy breaks they take during the season for filming. That isn’t a great way to keep a fan. Now, with the final episode of Season Two fast approaching, I’m left pondering just what will occur for Season Three, if anything. Your thoughts?
Computers – and programs that are frustrating!
I thought I’d jump and take the opportunity to use the computer protection system provided with my service. While that was wonderful and it offered great programs and protection, I also couldn’t access certain sites – wordpress included.
Upon receipt of a computer program I needed yesterday, I began the system clean up that was screaming to be completed months ago. Out with the old. And Bresnan’s protection package. No easy task, however.
I removed it, simple enough. Then attempted to connect to the Internet. Nothing. A system restore to the 16th allotted for my system to run efficiently without the horrible irritation of THAT program.
Forum Folly…
Yes, Folly – or it could turn to be that way.
I’ve been a member of a spiritual forum for many years, knowing some members for going on eight years now. I’ve also been a moderator on said forum for about four years. As of recently, I’ve been promoted to administrator, perhaps with those of us in that position facing the guillotine.
The owners of the site have been absent for a year or more. The site is facing a shut down for non-payment and we’ve jumped to keep this place active and alive – for all the members there. We’ve placed exorbitant amounts of time and energy into the site; updating, modifying, merging, purging and shooting down the bugs that have popped up.
I’ve invested the time and energy into seeking out the owners of the site, who’ve moved on to new adventures of their own. I’ve had little contact with them, though my attempts have been grand. In the most recent messages I’ve sent, discussion of overtaking the site, releasing them from the financial burden as well as upgrading the site features, have gone unanswered, though read.
Knowing the site has arrearages, one administrator has contacted the hosting company to inquire about our paying the site off, bringing it current and making the regular monthly payments, to ensure it’s survival. Thus the guillotine… The hosting company will have to make attempts to contact the site owners. Though the communication (extremely lacking) has been good between us, there is the possibility that our heads will find themselves in a basket with a clean cut at the neck.
As I said, I’ve been a member of this forum for many years. I adore the people and the community as a whole. I hope, through the grace of God, the owners accept our reaching out with the best possible reaction.
Negativity and my goals
I’ve spent a great deal of time working to achieve my goals of publication. It’s been a challenging experience in my life and one that I am not happy to have to face. I’ve been told that I should let go of my dreams and find other endeavors to pursue. The very thought of that angers me greatly.
I began writing at the age of eight. Although simplistic, it was a necessary tool in my life to cope with the life that was my own, and riddled with abuse in many forms. I found an outlet that was necessary, nondestructive and therapeutic all in one. As I aged, writing took on a new form and offered a few opportunities I wouldn’t have otherwise found. I spent two years in middle school working on the school paper and in high school endeavored into journalism courses, including photo-journalism. Those experiences shaped my goals in a positive manner. I couldn’t imagine my life without the hours I spend writing with pen and paper or typing away.
The negativity I’ve fought for years has reared it’s ugly head once again. Just last night I was told to let go of those “silly dreams” and become an adult. I should be working a standard 8-5 job and have a normal family life at night. I shouldn’t consider working in the service industry and by all means, I should give it all up.
Here’s my statement to the one who wants me to conform to their idea of “right”: NO WAY! I can and will achieve my goals – with or without your support. If you think for one minute that I am going to give up my writing so that you can have what you believe is the right life for me, you have another thing coming. I have stories I’ve written over the years that all deserve to have a home. I’m not going to rest until they find that place on a shelf and in the hands of one who will find pleasure in reading all that is encompassed within.
The next time you try to inform me that the choice I’ve made to actively pursue my goals is wrong is the last time those words will cross your lips within my hearing range. Keep that in mind before you speak.
Writing Schedule
Ack! I do believe I will be throwing a couple of my shifts up for trade this week as work has me scheduled two doubles and six out of seven days. I don’t fair well with working quite that much. UGH!
Tentatively:
- Saturday 11/3: Write from 9a-11a
- Sunday 11/4: Write from 9a-11a, 1p-3p and 8p-10p
- Monday 11/5: Write from 3p-6p
- Tuesday 11/6: Write from 9p-10p (Working a double)
- Wednesday 11/6: Write from 3p-5p, 9p-10p
- Thursday 11/7: 9a-12p
- Friday 11/8: If I can manage to get out of bed early enough, I’ll write from 7a-8a, otherwise 10p-11p (working a double!)
It’s going to be a long week, I’m afraid. If I can dump a double, I’ll be thrilled! If not, I’m going to be one tired woman!!
Just Hit Send Challenge November
It never ceases to amaze me at the thought one can muster when creating goals for a month, designated to a specific cause. I find myself pondering many factors when creating goals for my writing.
I have researched a few different markets, tailored to personal essays. Those markets will be key in my goals this month, as well as a modified goal for the NaNoWriMo challenge.
I have eight (8) topics, with specific markets in mind, for writing that I intend on submitting as well as finding homes for an additional four. As deadlines for a few of those pieces isn’t until December leaves some room for margin. No matter, I still would like to have them completed and ready to go before the end of November.
- Piece 1 -
- Deadline 11/15
- Piece 2 -
- Deadline 11/20
- Piece 3 -
- Deadline 11/27
- Piece 4 -
- Deadline 12/4
- Piece 5 -
- Deadline 12/11
- Piece 6 -
- Deadline 12/18
- Piece 7 -
- Deadline 12/31
- Piece 8 -
- Deadline 12/31
Submit Written Pieces to at least three markets each.
- Written 1 -
- Market 1
- Market 2
- Market 3
- Written 2 -
- Market 1
- Market 2
- Market 3
- Written 3 -
- Market 1
- Market 2
- Market 3
- Written 4 -
- Market 1
- Market 2
- Market 3
As many are following the NaNoWriMo challenge, I’ve opted to clear the dust off a book I started shortly after my first son died. It’s a book that I’ve needed to write for myself for some time and this challenge offers the opportunity to do just that. It’s not going to be an easy task, but a necessary one, none the less.
- Every Friday develop a timed schedule for the week through Thursday of the following week based off current commitments and work schedule.
- Dedicate a minimum of one hour dedicated writing time per day to this challenge.
- After initial layout is complete, make call out for stories related to each topic.
- Evaluate stories received and begin placing within the book after releases are signed.
- Week three: Edit chapters completed previously.
- Week four: Edit additional submissions received and accept or reject according to book layout and need.
It’s going to be a challenging and busy month. I’m going to find myself working diligently, in a what appears as a never ending motion.
The goal of this challenge is to push the envelope. For many, writing is their sole income. I would like to reach that point again. For that to happen, I will have to exert much time, dedication and devotion to these goals.
This is a new year for me. One where I will shed the emotional baggage I’ve carried through writing and in the process become a much better me.
