new favorite song!

I first heard this song while driving home after saying goodbye to my Grammie on Saturday, January 8, 2011.  I knew she would soon be in the arms of Jesus so it was incredibly tough for me to say goodbye.  I told her that night that I would do my very best to be the shinning light of her spirit.  My Grammie was an amazing woman with a wonderful heart.  As my brother Andy said at her service, if I can live my life with a fraction of the love she displayed I know she would be proud.  She was always so giving, so kind, so full of grace and would do anything for anyone, no questions asked.  When I heard this song I broke down, actually had to pull over so I could let the tears flow.  It speaks straight to my heart – and I know it speaks to my Grammie’s heart too.  This has been my inspiration to do things for others.  Just last week I sent a care package to a soldier overseas.. and on Tuesday I paid for the car behind me in the drive-thru.  I’m not asking for any recognition for these things – it’s just my Grammie’s spirit moving me to do kind things.. keeping that promise I made to her.  She is my hero – and will always be.

I really love the video on the actual Addison Road webpage but I couldn’t figure out how to get it posted here.  If you’d like to view that video go here - This Little Light of Mine

And just because I LOVE it so much here are the lyrics:

There's a little flame inside us all
Some shine bright
Some shine small
The rains will come
And the waters rise
But don't you ever lose your light
In this life you will know
Love and pain
Joy and sorrow
So when it hurts
When times get hard
Don't forget whose child you are
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
Gonna let it shine
May you live each day
With no regret
Make the most of every chance you get
Let your eyes get wide
When you look at the stars
With the same sense of wonder as a child's heart
With the ones you love-
Treasure the time
And for those who are gone
Keep the memories alive
Hold on to your dreams
Don't you ever let go
There's a fire inside you
Burning with hope
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
Gonna let it shine
There will be days when you wanna give up
When the clouds settle in
But after the rain comes the sun
Don't you ever forget
Don't forget
Don't, don't forget
One day there will be no more pain
And we will finally see Jesus' face
So until then I'm gonna try
To brave the dark
And let my little light shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
Gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
Gonna let it shine
Oh, shine
Gonna let it shine
There's a little light inside us all

[still makes me cry… every time I hear it.]

Love & blessings!