Heart and Shoulder

We drove down to St. Augustine this weekend to be with my dearest friend, her husband, and their families, and to mourn a beautiful person -- inside and out. I learned from what her parents expressed (through the brother who gave her memorial talk) that this girl displayed tremendous strength in spite of the weaknesses she suffered through her disease. And we can all learn so much from her faith and endurance. She is someone whose faith I hope to emulate. I cannot wait to tell her that in person someday soon.

In contrast to -- or perhaps because of -- the tragic circumstances that brought us together, I'm feeling particularly grateful tonight to have these friends in my life. And very thankful that I have such a supportive family (even from miles away). And so appreciative of my husband, who readily and willingly supports the "Lori-Leggy" time that we so rarely get to enjoy. And finally, I'm so thankful for my gorgeous son who makes me laugh even at the darkest moments.

I will end this post now because I know it's getting far too sentimental for this post; but before I do, please enjoy this picture of me and my kindred spirit. And Lori, this song is for you.

Heart and Shoulder, by Heather Nova
Wanna cry for you
Would it do any good?
If I rained for youIt would just be water
And the night's with you
And the storm's in your hand
And you're down, and you're down
And I can't lift you
I'm powerless to change your world
I'm powerless to stop the hurt
But I'll give you my heart
Give you my shoulder
I give you my heart
Give you my shoulder
Over and over
Wanna run for you
Would it do any good?
If I flew for you
You would still be standing
And it's hard watching
'Cause I'm part of you
And it's hard not to
Not to know what I can do
I'm powerless to change your world
I'm powerless to stop the hurt
I'm trying hard to be your tower of strength
I'm trying hard to bring you back to joy
I'll give you my heart
Give you my shoulder
I give you my heart
Give you my shoulder
When the night just cuts you through
And the dream is lost to you
When you're worried and confused
I will give you my heart give you my shoulder
I give you my heart
Give you my shoulder
Over and over
Time and again
Give you my shoulder I will
I give you my heart
Give you my shoulder I will
Time and again
Over and over
I give you my heart
Give you my shoulder

xoxo,