Sunday, March 10, 2013

This is the first of a compilation of songs from stories about people and how they've dealt with physical ailments..hope, feeling defeated, being healed, not being healed..many unsung heroes (in my eyes) that continue walking amongst the pain that often makes you feel as if you are a prisoner in your own body. I can relate as I have struggled with years of chronic pain. I'm not giving up hope but the journey does take a toll on one... I hope these songs inspire you, humble you to pray for others, and overwhelm you with gratitude for the blessings in your life... I'm working on the music to this song.

Backdrop to the song...a beautiful woman feels trapped in her house, bound to her couch, barely getting by at work... She underwent radiation therapy, had a hysterectomy when all she's ever wanted was a family, has struggled with digestion issues since childhood and anxiety much of her life along with much chronic pain that limits every day of her life. If you met her you would see behind her blue eyes a depth of love that puts others first, has compassion for you, and genuinely cares about your pain. She's selfless and one of the most generous and kind people I know. Welcome into her story...

A Slow Thaw

Winter in Nebraska is not supposed to last ten years

The blizzard winds keep blowing even when spring appears

The frost keeps nipping not just my fingers and toes

This chronic pain keeps my heart frozen

Chorus

Oh it’s a slow thaw

Oh it’s a slow thaw

I would like to change

The time it takes to heal

This is my appeal

To a slow thaw

Spreading its colors all around as most people awe in wonder

Budding trees flowering leaves and the sound of thunder

The storm is real my bones are chilled with the coming ofthe next spring season

You wonder why my shoulder is cold endless pain is the reason

Chorus

Bridge

Today I gave hope another chance

I pray it won’t leave me disappointed again
I need something to hold onto. Something to hold onto

Chorus

Oh it’s a slow thaw

Oh it’s a slow thaw

I would like to change

The time it takes to heal

By not demanding an appeal

To a slow thaw

Tag

Now there’s a trickle of water where there used to be only ice

I believe her healing is unfolding and pray that the fullness of time would come... The picture above is a depiction of this woman's journey of healing that she created.