Bon Jovi

It is no wonder that my kids love to sing and dance.  I have loved music for as long as I can remember living.  Even though God didn't bless me with the gift of a great voice, he did bless me with a deep rooted appreciation for music, rhythm, and a keen ear.  I love music of any kind and just about any genre.

There is just something about a song, the combination of the music and lyrics, that can just touch a place in your heart, light a spark deep within, or can change your mood. 

I'm going to the Bon Jovi concert and have been playing all things Bon Jovi on the ipod for the last several days.  (Note to Dylan and Zoe:  When you read this blog entry years from now, you'll know that your mom was hip.)  But as I listened to some of the same old favorites, the lyrics stood out in a different way this time as they made me think of things I'd like to say to Dylan and Zoe if only I had those words. 

Dylan and Zoe, here are some lyrics I want to share with you from my heart to yours that are from Mommy's favorite band of all time. 

"Believe that the sun will shine tomorrow

And that your saints and sinners bleed.

We weren't born to follow.

You gotta stand up for what you believe."

From "We Weren't Born to Follow"

"I'll be there till the stars don't shine.

Till the heavens burst and words don't rhyme.

And I know when I die you'll be on my mind

And I'll love you always"

From "Always"

"When everybody's in, and you're left out,

And you feel your drowning in a shadow of doubt

Everyone's a miracle in their own way

Just listen to yourself, not to what other people say...

When you wanna give up, and your hearts about to break

Remember that you're perfect, God makes no mistakes."

From "Welcome to Wherever You Are"

When you think that no one needs you, sees you or believes you

No one's there to understand

I am

I'll be there to be that someone

When you think that on one is there to hold your hand

I am

From "I Am"