you are loved
July 24th, 2007
So I woke up this morning with a song in my head and I haven’t been able (or wanted to) shake it.
It’s a simple song by Altar Boys, a classic Christian punk rock band I’ve been a big fan of since I was a ‘tween (and that was over 20 yrs ago already).
You know, the best lyrics aren’t always written by the most articulate writers. And the greatest songs aren’t composed by the most studied composer. The best songs aren’t recorded by the hardest rockers or the most wicked shredders, talented though they are. The best songs are written by someone who captures the song in your heart and records it for all to hear. If I could pick a soundtrack for my life…
Anyway, I was singing a song when I woke up and I just can’t shake it.
You are loved Altar Boys
ch. To all the hearts that have been broken
To all the dreamers with abandoned dreams
To everybody in need of a friend now
You are loved! You are loved!
To all the rebels wounded in battle
To all the rockers that have lost that beat
To all the users all used up now
You are loved! You are loved!
br.You don’t need to stand alone
There’s someone you can hold on to
I want to let you know
You are loved! You are loved!
July 24, 2007 at 10:13 pm
Hey Gertie:
Here is a song I have not had going through my head today. In fact, I am making it up on the fly as I write.
You are loved today, It is your birthday
How can I show you, how much I care?
You are loved today, In sooo many ways,
A piece of my heart I can share.
You are loved today, from far away,
This is your special serenade
You are loved today, nothing else to say
This is my song for you I have made.
Happy Birthday Bro.
Miss you lots.
Derek
ps. It has been really hot here. Over 40 with humidity.
July 24, 2007 at 10:38 pm
Thanks bro, I appreciate it. Miss you guys too.
I’m grateful we have technology to help keep us close.
Yeah, I heard it was hot in S’toon… downtown Trail today was 40 (humidity not included). But hey, it’s summer, it’s supposed to be hot. At least we can all say we’ve had summer…
The nice part about the prairies and heat is 1) wind, and 2) thunderstorms.
I miss the thunderstorms.
July 26, 2007 at 11:13 pm
Hey Dereker,
I really liked your birthday greeting. It makes me happy to hear from you. I love and miss you guys lots. Can’t wait to see you.
ang
ps. I too miss the thunderstorms and wind.