Miley Cyrus…
So I haven’t been a Miley Cyrus fan. Maybe it’s because I don’t have girls, but for some reason I just haven’t. Well I have been a little bit emotional lately about life. I have past my 2 year mark on being cancer free. On May 16, 2007 I had my surgery to remove my sacrum(tailbone) where the tumor was. I was told I wouldn’t be able to walk after. I was sad like anybody else would be, but I held my head high. After surgery when I woke up I immediately tried to move my feet. They moved!!! I felt it too!!! I will never forget that moment in my life. It was truly a miracle. I am now 2 years past and still happy as can be. I am able to play with my kids and be the mom and wife that I want to be.
On Sunday I attempted to bear my testimony in RS. My heart is full right now. I am so grateful for all the support I was given when this trial happened to me and my family. It was amazing. I never thought I had that many people that really cared. I have the best family ever too. When we went to Utah I wasn’t very excited about making new friendships while I was fighting for my life. All I wanted to do was fight and then move back home to my new house in Texas. I love Texas. I don’t like the heat, but sitting in a pool when it is hot isn’t so bad. I love my family and my new friends in Utah and will always be grateful for the sacrifices they did for me and my family.
Back to the song…I was coming home from “Girl’s game night” last night when I heard this song. When you are all alone in the car (which doesn’t happen often for me) and it is dark, I tend to listen to some of the songs more deeply than I normally would. I just love how the song made me feel. I have plenty of challenges that the cancer has brought into my life. I try and try to get through them with as much faith, hope, and love that I did with my time in the hospital. Sometimes it just makes it hard when you have a bad day. I know how strong I was when I was fighting for my life. I didn’t want to leave Randy alone to raise our boys. I didn’t want to leave my boys. I really was upset that Heavenly Father would give my Cameron and then make me leave him. I just couldn’t let that happen. My body tried and tried to make me quit, but I couldn’t. I just couldn’t stop fighting.
I am grateful for the trials in my life. I am a better wife, mom, sister, and daughter. I know that I have more in life to accomplish before I go. I can only hope that I can live the life that our Heavenly Father has in store for me.
Now that I just babbled on and on. Here are the lyrics to the song. It really is a good uplifting song. Here is the link to it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NG2zyeVRcbs
Miley Cyrus – The Climb Lyrics
I can almost see it
That dream I’m dreaming but
There’s a voice inside my head sayin,
You’ll never reach it,
Every step I’m taking,
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking but I
Got to keep trying
Got to keep my head held high
There’s always going to be another mountain
I’m always going to want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes you going to have to lose,
Ain’t about how fast I get there,
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb
The struggles I’m facing,
The chances I’m taking
Sometimes they knock me down but
No I’m not breaking
The pain I’m knowing
But these are the moments that
I’m going to remember most yeah
Just got to keep going
And I,
I got to be strong
Just keep pushing on,
There’s always going to be another mountain
I’m always going to want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes you going to have to lose,
Ain’t about how fast I get there,
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb
There’s always going to be another mountain
I’m always going to want to make it move
Always going to be an uphill battle,
Sometimes you going to have to lose,
Ain’t about how fast I get there,
Ain’t about what’s waiting on the other side
It’s the climb
Keep on moving
Keep climbing
Keep the faith baby
It’s all about
It’s all about
The climb
Keep the faith
Keep your faith
Comments
You are amazing! I have enjoyed that song in my own moments. Your family is so blessed to have you as their Mom. Now go and get familiar with Miley Cyrus a little bit more and get on youtube and learn the “Hoedown Throwdown” and then teach those cute boys! That’ll surprise your boys and ALL the girls will think they are the coolest…and they’ll say, “Thanks again, Mom!”
Its funny to see Miley Cyrus typed on your blog!! We have heard that song millions of times at my house, and yes..the “Hoedown Throwdown” is a fun one:) I am in shock that it has been almost 3 years to the day since this whole ordeal began!! Obviously there were many days that felt like an eternity at the time, but to think how long it has been is amazing..RJ was a tiny baby back then!! I learned a lot of good lessons through that time period though, and know that you and the family did too! Thanks for letting me be a part of the process!!
How beautiful. Thanks for sharing such tender thoughts.
I love you,
Aunt Lisa