A Note From Odie:
All of us have been affected by sickness and most of us have dealt with cancer in our extended families. Many of us have faced these things personally, or faced them with those close to our hearts.
Some times the battle is ultimately won in Heaven. Other times the Lord gives the victory on earth. But either way, it is a war that requires love and support of those around us. Anyone who is sick needs their family and friends to rally around them and help them through. Thank you to those of you that have been that person for someone! God bless you!
I was thinking of this song today. It is beautifully written by Jimmy Yeary, Sonya Isaacs Yeary and Ben Hayslip. The Isaacs released it on their "Why Can't We" project in 2011. September of 2011 they performed it on the National Quartet Convention stage in Louisville, Kentucky. During the song they were joined on stage by many southern gospel artist who have battled cancer, or their family members have had cancer. My great-aunt Lily Isaacs is a cancer survivor. This song was written because of her story.
If you have never seen this, get ready to cry. It is powerful. I will put the lyrics below the video.
Odie
I'm Gonna Love You Through It
Words and Music by Jimmy Yeary, Sonya Isaacs Yeary, Ben Hayslip
I'm Gonna Love You Through It
Words and Music by Jimmy Yeary, Sonya Isaacs Yeary, Ben Hayslip
She dropped the phone and burst into tears
The doctor just confirmed her fears
Her husband held it in and held her tight
Cancer don't discriminate or care if you're just 38
With three kids who need you in their lives
He said, "I know that you're afraid and I am too
But you'll never be alone I promise you"
When you're weak, I'll be strong
When you let go, I'll hold on
When you need to cry
I promise I'll be there to dry your eyes
When you feel lost and scared to death
Like you can't take one more step
Just take my hand, together we can do it
I'm gonna love you through it
She made it through the surgery fine
They said they caught it just in time
But they had to take more than they planned
Now it's forced smiles and baggy shirts
To hide what the cancer took from her
But she just wants to feel like a woman again
She said, "I don't think I can do this anymore"
He took her in his arms
And said, "That's what my love is for"
When you're weak, I'll be strong
When you let go, I'll hold on
When you need to cry
I promise I'll be there to dry your eyes
When you feel lost and scared to death
Like you can't take one more step
Just take my hand, together we can do it
I'm gonna love you through it
And when this road gets too long
I'll be the rock that you lean on
Just take my hand, together we can do it
I'm gonna love you through it
I'm gonna love you through it
I'm gonna love you through it
