Wednesday, July 29, 2009

You've Got Cancer (part 2)

I faithfully watch "So You Think You Can Dance." It's my favorite summer show. Once in a while they have a performance by the talented young people that touches something so deep within the heart that you wonder if they were dancing specifically for you. The message of this dance by Ade & Melissa was so poignant and so moving I thought I'd share it with you. It is their interpretation of a woman's struggle and battle with breast cancer. Because I'm now face with cancer--not breast cancer--but cancer none-the-less, this particular dance piece sliced me to the core. The feelings and spirit of fear, pain and determination evoked by the dancers for this particular grievous situation in a woman's life is particularly heart grabbing. See if you don't agree. Then read my story which follows in a recent post.


We pray for all those touched by cancer. Men, women, and children. None are immune to it's horrific effects. God grants us the strength and faith to endure and triumph.

Added 7/30/09: I wanted to add the words of the song that Ade & Melissa Danced to. They are awe inspiring and uplifting. There are no possible words to describe the pain and suffering of those who battle cancer. But we respect and applaud those who do. The following words offer encouragement and hope.

THIS WOMAN'S WORK by Maxwell

Pray God You Can Cope
I'll Stand Outside
This Woman's Work
This Woman's Worth
Ooh, It's Hard On A Man
Now His Part Is Over
Now Starts The Craft... Of The Father

[Bridge]
I Know You've Got A Litte Life In You Yet
I Know You've Got A Lot Of Strength Left
I Know You've Got A Little Life In You Yet
I Know You've Got A Lot Of Strength Left

[Course]
I Should Be Crying But I Just Can't Let It Show,
I Should Hoping But I Can't Thinking,
All The Things We Should've Said That I Never Said,
All The Things We Should Have Done That We Never Did,
All The Things We Should've Given But I Didn't,
Oh Darling Make It Go,
Make It Go Away...

Give Me These Moments,
Give Them Back To Me,
Give Me A Little Kiss,
Give Me Your...


(I Know You've Got A Little Life In You Yet)
Give Me Your Hand Baby,
(I Know You've Got A Lot Of Strength Left)
Give Me Your Pretty Hand,
(I Know You've Got A Little Life In You Yet)
Ooh My,
(I Know You've Got Alot Of Strength Left)
Your Love Child,
(I Know You've Got A Little Life In You Yet)
Whatever You Need,
(I Know You've Got A Lot Of Strength Left)
Give Me Your Hand,
(I Know You've Got A Little Life In You Yet)
Give Me Your Hand Babe
(I Know You've Got A Lot Of Strength Left)


I Should Be Crying But I Just Can't Let It Show Baby,
I Should Hoping But I Can't Thinking,
Of All The Things We Should've Said That We Never Said,
All The Things We Should Have Done That We Never Did,
All The Things That You Wanted From Me,
All The Things That You Needed From Me,
All The Things We Should Have Given But I Didn't,
Oh Darling Make It Go Away Now,
Just Make It Go Away..

1 comment:

Trina said...

I read your last two posts. What a punch in the gut. I know you're a strong person though. I'll keep you in my prayers. The scripture D&C 122 5-7 comes to mind, (too long to write here) but that last part is what gives me hope when things seem cruel and too much to bear, "These things shall give the experience and shall be for thy good." Right before this scripture, in verse 4 it ends with "...and thy God shall stand by thee forever and ever. I hope you are able to feel this.

My mom was given 3 months to live after being diagnosed with a brain tumor that was untreatable by chemo and a small chance of radiation being a help. She lived 15 more years. I remember the day hospice showed up at the door. My mom sent them away and said, no one here is dying go help someone else. She had amazing faith that paid off.

I will keep you in my prayers. I will pray that the Lord will bless you physically, your family in each of your needs,and that He'll comfort each of you and bless you with his Spirit to guide you in making important decisions that usually surround this situation. I'll also ask him to bless the Dr.'s to give you care that exeeds their own limits.

Kick this baby in the butt!