I saw what I saw

A rather inspirational song by Sara Groves. It's really touching and encouraging at the same time. A fair bit of tussle at home today, I don't wish for better parents but somehow I've always wished for more inconsequential things to worry about, like clothes, what to write in blog, what hairstyle to cut, maybe what grades I'd get. I hear you say that it builds character. But the process is painful and ongoing, there's no way to abandon it or even an option to throw in the towel and declare 'I quit'. It's a burden, yet a blessing if it builds character. Yet in my weak moments I'd gladly be that happy spoilt person. This 'character-building process' has brought me neither joy nor peace.

I saw what I saw and I can't forget it
I heard what I heard and I can't go back
I know what I know and I can't deny it

Something on the road, cut me to the soul

Your pain has changed me
your dream inspires
your face a memory
your hope a fire
your courage asks me what I'm afraid of
(what I am made of)
and what I know of love
and what I know of God

we've done what we've done and we can't erase it
we are what we are and it's more than enough
we have what we have but it's no substitution

Something on the road, touched my very soul

I say what I say with no hesitation
I have what I have and I'm giving it up
I do what I do with deep conviction

Something on the road, changed my world