Inspired...
Wow, it's been a while. Going on over a month since the last post! I guess it was just hard to follow that with anything, especially since there hasn't been much happening other than "busyness"-- school ending, finals, etc. Thank God it's officially summer!I'm looking forward to some down time this summer-- nothing huge like Miss AL hanging over my head this time, so I can just chill. Work a little, sing a little, get things done I want to do, visit friends... maybe it sounds dull, but for me it's a blessing!
Other than that, as far as an update goes, I've just been around a lot of great people lately. Lots of talented people in my life, lots of musical people in my life--- having music as such a big part of my life again has felt so right! Oh how God knows the desires of our hearts! Being around all these people has been inspiring, to say the least. Not yet sure what God is doing in me, and though I'm afraid to admit it, maybe there is some sort of music in my future? To tell you the truth it's frightening to even type that. All the same though, it seems there are more lyrics inside than I'd realized. Maybe someday I'll find someone I trust enough to write with who can add the music... for now though, I'll let you read my words....
Savannah
You look so frail lying there
helpless to speak or move
A single tear rolls down your face
your rosebud lips are so confused
And I can't help but hear over and over in my head
"A princess belongs in a castle, not in a hospital bed."
So just hold on to those around you
who love you more than life,
Rest in their arms and let your fears subside
'Cause there are unseen angels guarding you
in darkness and in light
So close your eyes sweet child
and sleep in peace tonight.
I can see your frustration
at all the sickness took from you
at all you once could do that's gone.
And I hope you feel my touch
and though I know it's not too much,
all that I can give you is my song...
Sweet child I know you're tired of the fight,
So I'll sing you to sleep tonight...
So just hold on to those around you
who love you more than life
Rest in their arms and let your fears subside
'Cause there are unseen angels guarding you
in darkness and in light
So close your eyes sweet child
and sleep in peace tonight.
I can tell you're hurting
I can see your pain and fear
each time I look into your big brown eyes
But it seems there's something else there-
determination you can't hide
and a childlike faith that just won't be denied.
So keep believing-
Knowing that there's One who'll always Be
Comfort, Hope, and Strength for every inability.
So hold on to those around you
who love you more than life
Rest in their arms and let your fears subside
'Cause there are unseen angels guarding you
in darkness and in light
So close your eyes sweet child
and sleep in peace tonight...
Close your eyes precious little girl,
and sleep in peace tonight.
*inspired by Savannah Dewhurst and her wonderful family
www.caringbridge.org/visit/savannahdewhurst
posted by ericka b @ 1:19 PM
4 Comments:
Sorry about the bruises....lovin' the love I'm getting on the links. Liking that you got Alex's music on there, let's just get that link working.
Ericka, I am sitting at this computer with tears streaming down my face. What you wrote about Savannah is beautiful and I know my family (especially me) will treasure it forever. Thank you for your kindness and compassion--God is truly in you. May His face continue to shine on you and His light in you.
hey sweetie,
this is Mrs. Sonja (Savannahs mom)I will never forget the night you were in the hospital room and Savannah was so restless, and you began to sing to her, and her frown softened, her eyes looked so peaceful and she laid so still... your voice was so beautiful and tender.... you have described my heart and feeling so perfectly in these words.... thank you for allowing JESUS to be glorified in all you do..... thank you for your prayers and for loving Savannah and our family, You are a beautiful and amazing young lady who has blessed us all.... May I please copy these words to her Caring Bridge site? You ARE His hands :-) Blessed, Sonja Dewhurst
Ericka,
Just wanted you to know that your amazing words moved me to tears. As I sat reading your precious song for Savannah, I felt the Lord at work and knew that He was all over this. Your words touch the lives of all around you and the best part is they're all from GOD. Thank you for your sweet heart! The Lord has blessed you and all those that are blessed enough to call you a friend.
Amy
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