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Lyrics by Corrinne May Ying Foo
Music by Gustav Holst, 'Jupiter' from The Planets Suite
Copyright 2006, Corrinne May Ying Foo

I believe you are the answer to every tear I've cried
I believe that you are with me,
My rising and my light.

Give me strength when I am weary
Give me hope when I can't see
Through the crosses I must carry
Lord, bind my heart to thee

That when all my days are over
and all my chores are done,
I may see your risen Glory
Forever where You are.

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It's been some time since I've been moved by any song... was moved a little when I heard it in the midst of the movie... my heart was clogged really bad then. I guess it's cleared up a bit... haha yeah.

As I listened to it just now, it really felt like Pa's singing it to me... to us. And I will sing it to you... my one and only. :) No matter how hard it has been and can be, let's continue to lift up our eyes to the hills... because we both know where our help comes from. :)

Take my hand, take a breath
Pull me close and take one step
Keep your eyes locked on mine,
And let the music be your guide.

Won't you promise me
(now won't you promise me, that you'll never forget)
We'll keep dancing (to keep dancing)
wherever we go next

It's like catching lightning
the chances of finding someone like you
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance

Take my hand, I'll take the lead
And every turn will be safe with me
Don't be afraid, afraid to fall
You know I'll catch you threw it all

And you can't keep us apart
(even a thousand miles, can't keep us apart)
'Cause my heart is (cause my heart is)
wherever you are

It's like catching lightning
the chances of finding someone like you
It's one in a million, the chances of feeling the way we do
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance

Oh no mountains too high enough, oceans too wide
'Cause together or not, our dance won't stop
Let it rain, let it pour
What we have is worth fighting for
You know I believe, that we were meant to be

It's like catching lightning
the chances of finding someone like you (like you)
It's one in a million,
the chances of feeling the way we do (way we do)
And with every step together, we just keep on getting better
So can I have this dance (can I have this dance)
Can I have this dance

Can I have this dance
Can I have this dance

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I was asking God on my way to the hospital for a heart that loves Him... a heart that desires Him. In my heart I was hoping for the kind of heart encounters I have with Him in the past, those precious times when you simply feel so broken and so loved at the same time. The songs in my iPod (thanks gpp... it's been put into much use (: ) played on... and just a few stops before I had to alight, Jeremy Camp's song started playing. Every word... every word represented what I wanted to say to Him:

MY DESIRE by Jeremy Camp

You want to be real, you want to be empty inside
You want to be someone laying down your pride
You want to be someone someday
Then lay it all down before the king

You want to be whole, you want to have purpose inside
You want to have virtue and purify your mind
You want to be set free today
Then lay it all down before the King

This is my desire, this is my return
This is my desire to be used by You

You want to be real, you want to be empty inside
And I know my heart is to feel You near
And I know my life
It's to do Your will
It's to do Your will

This is my desire, this is my return
This is my desire, to be used by You
Oo yea
This is my desire, this is my desire
To be used by You

All my life I have seen
Where You've taken me
Beyond all I have hoped
And there's more left unseen

There's not much I can do to repay all You've done
So I give my hands to use

This is my desire, this is my return
This is my desire, to be used by You
Oo yea
This is my desire, this is my desire
To be used by You

Reached SGH's haematology centre at about 10:35am. Saw dad at the registration counter who told me that Dori's in one of the wards already. Yep.. she had a bone marrow aspiration appointment today. Her white blood cells are on the rise even with the increased dosage of the medication that she's been taking for the past five years or so... and so her doctor suggested that a bone marrow test be done to see if she would qualify for a clinical trial for a new form of drug used to treat chronic leukemias.

Went into the ward and saw Hui Fen (Dori's cellgroup leader) with her. The first thing Dori uttered to me was "no sedation". A nurse came by to explain that whereas she was given dormicum - general anaestesia - in the past, the hospital would not be giving it anymore as the drug might cause more harm than benefit.

I've not seen my sister so fearful before... she extended her left hand and asked me to hold it to see how cold and sweaty it was... and after which she teared amidst all the controlling.

She had a very bad experience the first time round eight years ago when she wasn't given general anaestesia... the pain to her was unbearable. Three nurses in all came to 'pacify' and tried to talk her to go without sleeping... in the end she insisted. One of them consulted her doctor, who agreed to give her the minimum dosage of the drug.

We proceeded to the room with the bed.. Dori changed her clothes and returned. We prayed... Prayed for her that God would take away all fears and doubts in her mind and that His peace and comfort be with her... that He would allow the procedure to be a quick and painless one.

I had to tilt my head upwards after ending the prayer... I had to keep quiet and keep still for that few moments to keep tears from spilling over the cornea.

The procedure went smoothly... Dori was awake enough after it to do some chatting before she took a little nap.

Yeah... I have a strong little sister. (:

We proceeded to Central for a very late lunch before she went to browse some books at Kinokuniya while I returned to boarding school.

I'm just glad that I'm allowed time-off today to be with my sis.

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Hide me now
Under your wings
Cover me
within your mighty hand

Find rest my soul
In Christ alone
Know his power
In quietness and trust

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This is God's way of encouragement - He puts a song in your mind and keeps it playing and playing in the midst of your work even though you don't really know what the song is about and you can only remember a couple of words in the song, in this case, just the song title, "I Hope You Dance".

It kept playing on and on to the point where I finally got down to finding the lyrics and the video on YouTube... and then I realised it all makes sense.

Dedicating this song to all who're going through hard times as well... and to the friend who's probably feeling down from all that's happening. Much to learn in life... and I hope that one day, you'll learn how to "dance". ;)

By Lee Ann Womack

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
You get your fill to eat
But always keep that hunger
May you never take one single breath for granted
God forbid love ever leave you empty handed
I hope you still feel small
When you stand by the ocean
Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens
Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance
I hope you dance

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Living might mean taking chances
But they're worth taking
Lovin' might be a mistake
But it's worth making
Don't let some hell bent heart
Leave you bitter
When you come close to selling out
Reconsider
Give the heavens above
More than just a passing glance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance
(Time is a real and constant motion always)
I hope you dance
(Rolling us along)
I hope you dance
(Tell me who)
I hope you dance
(Wants to look back on their youth and wonder)
(Where those years have gone)

I hope you still feel small
When you stand by the ocean
Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens
Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
Dance
I hope you dance
I hope you dance
(Time is a real and constant motion always)
I hope you dance
(Rolling us along)
I hope you dance
(Tell me who)
(Wants to look back on their youth and wonder)
I hope you dance
(Where those years have gone)

(Tell me who)
I hope you dance
(Wants to look back on their youth and wonder)
(Where those years have gone)

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You only see what your eyes want to see
How can life be what you want it to be
You're frozen when your heart's not open
You're so concerned with how much you get
You waste your time with hate and regret
You're broken when your heart's not open

Mmm,Mmm,Mmm.. If I could melt your heart
Mmm,Mmm,Mmm.. we'd never be apart
Mmm,Mmm,Mmm.. Give yourself to me
Mmm,Mmm,Mmm.. You hold the key

Now there's no point in placing the blame
And you should know I'd suffer the same
If I loose you, my heart would be broken
Love is a bird, she needs to fly
Let all the hurt inside of you die
You're frozen when your heart's not open

Mmm,Mmm,Mmm.. If I could melt your heart
Mmm,Mmm,Mmm.. we'd never be apart
Mmm,Mmm,Mmm.. Give yourself to me
Mmm,Mmm,Mmm.. You hold the key

You only see what your eyes want to see
How can life be what you want it to be
You're frozen when your heart's not open

Mmm,Mmm,Mmm.. If I could melt your heart
Mmm,Mmm,Mmm.. we'd never be apart
Mmm,Mmm,Mmm.. Give yourself to me
Mmm,Mmm,Mmm.. Love holds the key
Mmm,Mmm,Mmm.. If I could melt your heart
Mmm,Mmm,Mmm.. we'd never be apart
Mmm,Mmm,Mmm.. Give yourself to me
Mmm,Mmm,Mmm.. Love holds the key

If I could melt your heart
If I could melt your heart

Dom, I think I know you better after the bbq, if you would agree. Glad you show me your homepage. :) Don't think my original title suits. Afterall, this is public. Hah. Restrictions. Message me if you're reading this.

Dom and Jane, hope we'll get to communicate more frequently.

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