| Amazing Story |
[Sep. 26th, 2007|08:28 pm] |
A conversation between Jenny McCarthy and her child’s neurologist:
He looked at me with sorrowful eyes and said, "I'm sorry, your son has autism."
He looked at me and then pointed to what Evan had made in the corner. Evan had taken those ear cones they use to look inside your ears and made the most perfect row lined up across the room.
"Does he line toys up at home instead of playing with them?" he asked.
"Yes, but don't all kids do that?"
"Nope, not all," he said. "And they all don't flap their arms like that either."
I looked at Evan and saw that he was "flapping his wings." I said, "Oh no, he just does that when he gets excited."
"That is called a stim," he said.
"A what?"
"A stim. Self-stimulatory behaviors. It's an autistic trait," he said.
Evan is now 5 years old and able to communicate completely. Since we can talk, I ask him questions that I so badly wanted to know the answers to during the crisis. When I asked him why he flaps his arms, he replied, "Because I get so excited and then I fly just like the angels do.”
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[Aug. 22nd, 2007|03:59 pm] |
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I enjoy spending time with Kylee but I miss my kids. I miss my family. I wish they were here with me. I miss their hugs and kisses. I miss watching my babies grow up! I’ve already missed Lilly pulling up to things and her first tooth. It’s sad to know how much she’s grown up while I’ve been away. I want them here with me.
I don’t want to leave the area but I want to be with my family!
I miss Jared. I miss his snuggles, cuddles, and sometimes even his laziness and dependence upon me!
I miss cooking dinner each night. I miss my cat, Sabrina.
I don’t know what to do. I feel like I am at such a loss without my family.
Even if they were here, I’d be stuck in DC all day at work. With the commute and being in the office, I'm gone from 6:45am-6:45pm. I want a job that will allow me to not work such long days, yet still bring home enough money to support us. The school system would be nice, but no one responds to my resume and inquires.
Suck. |
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| Moving |
[Jun. 5th, 2007|08:49 am] |
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Incase you were not aware, I am moving. I have a new job in Washington, DC. I will be leaving this Friday morning (June 8). I start my new job (office manager & marketing rep for an architecture firm) on Monday, June 11. I will miss Indiana!! Jared and the kids will be here for a little while until the house sells - so if you know anyone looking to move to Anderson and wants a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath house let me know!!! :-D Wish me luck!!! |
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| Vacation |
[Mar. 30th, 2007|04:24 pm] |
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Heading up to the in-laws this weekend! We're dropping the kids off for a week and a half. Jared & I leave on vacation on Wednesday. We'll be staying with my college friend Kylee in Maryland. Spending a day in DC, a day in Baltimore, and 2 days 1 night in NYC!! We're seeing RENT on Broadway. I'm totally excited. Hope the kids do well with the inlaws. Well getting ready to leave work so I can head up to Bremen! toodles! |
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| lala.. |
[Mar. 15th, 2007|03:13 pm] |
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An update takes a lot of spare time, and that's one thing I don't have much of. Between being sick lately and being a mom, my time has been spent juggling a million things! Lilly is getting big. She's playing with toys and trying so hard to sit up on her own. She really enjoys sitting in the walker and can scoot around the floor by stretching her legs. Mallory is still doing a great job at being a big sister. She enjoys helping every now and then but isn't wanting to do EVERYTHING by herself. So it's a good combination. I head off tonight for an orientation program at Ivy Tech for some classes. Work is paying me to take an Auto-CAD class this summer. The credits will transfer to BSU so I can finish my degree sometime this century! :) Well I need to get going. Take care all! |
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| Snow! |
[Feb. 13th, 2007|07:29 pm] |
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lots of snow! Ugh... Mallory enjoyed playing it int. I love my neighbor for snow blowing our driveway. Too bad it's drifted back over. Not sure about work tomorrow. Today was a no-go. la la... snow snow snow! |
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| Lilly is on the move! |
[Jan. 19th, 2007|12:56 pm] |
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Lilly rolled over this morning, twice! I laid her on her tummy at my grandmother's and no sooner did I lay her down and she flipped right over! Teehee.. She's getting so big! She's already out grown her "Newborn" size clothes and fits nicely into most of her 0-3 month things. She'll be 8 weeks on Tuesday and 2 months on the 28th! |
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| Update... |
[Jan. 4th, 2007|11:45 am] |
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Life has been busy! We're adjusting nicely with having both girls around. Lilly is getting nice and plump like babies do. Last night she went from 10pm until 4am without eating, and slept from 11:30pm until 4am. I'm glad she's going for longer spurts at night. I started back to work on Tuesday. Not a lot has really "changed." The firm has picked up quite a bit of work for this coming year. It's nice that we have projects to complete (architecture). Well - don't forget about us if you haven't hung out with us in a while! Off to be mommy! |
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| Turkey! |
[Nov. 21st, 2006|10:42 am] |
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Hope everyone has a GREAT Thanksgiving holiday! We'll be around this weekend preparing for the arrival of our little one on Tuesday, November 28! (Scheduled c-section @ 9:15am unless I go into labor earlier!) Keep in touch. |
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| Weekend of fun... |
[Nov. 6th, 2006|02:13 pm] |
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So Mallory turned 3 on Saturday! We had a little party for her. She had a blast and got some fun little gifts. Movies, DVD player (since ours was broken!), Magnetic doodle pad, lots of paper and colored pencils for writing and coloring, coloring books, a Care Bear, clothes, a new jacket for winter, etc. It was fun.
Since my father-in-law couldn't come down this weekend, we had plans to take my mother-in-law back to Kokomo on Sunday morning to meet him. (They live in South Bend and Kokomo is basically the halfway mark.) We had gotten MY mother to watch Mallory so Jared and I could go visit with Sarah in Indy for the day after we dropped off Jennifer.
- AND OF COURSE -
Jared threw his back out before we left for Kokomo at like 10am. Me, being 8½ months pregnant, and Jennifer (his mother) having had a knee replacement and lots of other physical issues, couldn't get him to the car from the edge of the couch. (Where he was stuck and couldn't move from.) It was obvious he needed some pain meds - since he was crying his eyes out! So we had to call the ambulance. I felt bad for him. It's not often he cries from pain, so you know he was hurting. He ended up having a really bad muscle spasm in his lower back. He's now on some muscle relaxers and pain killers. We're hoping the spasm will work itself out with some stretching and normal movements. We'll see though. He's still very slow to move and in pain. Only time will tell.
Oh the excitement in my life - It never stops! |
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| Oh my dream.... Know anyone looking for child care? |
[Oct. 24th, 2006|06:18 pm] |
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Anderson/Edgewood Area Child Care
Shannon Gaddis
765-215-6089
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I am hoping to transition into being a Stay At Home Mother after the birth of my second child.
Childcare could start as early as November, but I would need recovery time after a scheduled c-section following Thanksgiving. (November 27 - December 11)
I have a 3 year old daughter who LOVES to play with others. She is very well behaved and shares well. She enjoys multiple child interaction and will be a great playmate.
I am looking forward to providing income for my family as well as providing as much motherly attention to your child/children as possible. I do not wish to take your place as a mother, but will offer your child as much nurturing as they need to feel safe and secure while you are away.
I want to limit my child care to one or two families to keep the ratio low! (No more than two additional children on a full time basis – but would consider after school care for older siblings.)
What I Can Offer Your Family:
Individualized attention
Fun and age appropriate activities, meals, nap time, library visits, local outings (shopping, the park, etc.)
Occasional evening and weekend care (Parent’s night out, etc.)
Before/after school care for siblings and pick-up if needed and pre-arranged
Very responsible mother with early childhood education background
Previous CPR and First Aid Certification
Valid driver’s license
Vehicle insurance
Reliable transportation
No major traffic violations
Open to a background check
Would easily pass a drug test!
Housework - Willing to alternate houses (locally) in order to clean, (or have a scheduled evening to clean) and occasional help on cooking
Reasonable rates offered along with the chance for you to make a local friend! |
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| Babies! |
[Oct. 10th, 2006|01:30 pm] |
I got to see Kendra and her new little one over the weekend. We made a special trip up to Jared's parents this weekend so I could go and visit Kendra! She's doing well and so is the babe - Ryleigh Elizabeth. :) She's so tiny! I can't remember Mallory ever being that small. Guess I'll have a shock when baby #2 is born and I compare the two kids right next to each other! But I was glad to visit and can't wait to see them again.
On our baby news - C-section is scheduled. Tuesday, November 28 at 9:15am. Slice and dice! (as long as I don't go into labor on my own before then, and then the c-section will be when that happens, as long as I'm far enough along to not have to stop labor for baby's health safety)I am currently 32 weeks along in my pregnancy. Things have been going normal and look as if they will continue to be normal! So hopefully the Tuesday after Thanksgiving we'll be having ourselves another baby! (Sex still unknown and both gender names still unknown SORRY!) |
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| stupid survey |
[Oct. 9th, 2006|06:49 pm] |
The random questions...
1. What is your name (just for references, you know)?
Shannon
2. What color panties/boxers are you wearing?
White
3. How many letters are in your middle name?
eight (8) is it sad that I had to count? Rachelle
4. How many friends do you have on myspace?
36
5. Are you pinky fingers the same length?
Yes
6. Are you a shower person or a bath person?
Shower usually but if I have time to relax, a bath! Mmm hot bath..
7. What color(s) are your towels?
Currently I’m using a white one but we have lots!
8. Which type of movies are your favorites?
Romantic stuff that makes you cry, and most Disney movies
9. What is your favorite sports team of all?
Colts – I’m not a big fan of sports
10. Which game show do you like the most?
Wheel of Fortune
11. Can you curl your tongue?
Yes
12. Can you make the "vulcan" sign with your hand?
Yes but I’m not a Treckie
13. How many languages do you know and what languages?
English and a little Spanish. I took a semester of French but know nothing!
14. Who's your favorite cartoon character?
Depends on my mood – usually Winnie the Pooh
15. What is your favorite season and why?
Summer – I like it warm because I always freeeeeeeeeze!
16. What's the 5th number in your phone number?
Depends – with or without the area code first? 765-64 or 649-03
17. Do you prefer notebooks or binders?
For what? Keeping notes? Notebooks, Keeping random things? Binders
18. Who is better...Dave Letterman or Jay Leno?
Dave Letterman – go Ball State
19. Do you receive mail every day?
At least something junk – some credit card application or a bill but never REAL mail!
20. Do you prefer the Ipod or Mp3 player?
I don’t have either so I don’t really know!
The Either/Or category....
1. Necklace or bracelet?
Necklace
2. Chocolate Milk or Chocolate Drink?
Actually drink – I love YooHoo.
3. Pop or Soda?
Pop
4. Muppets or Teletubbies?
Muppets
5. Power Rangers or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?
I was a HUGE Michelangelo fan growing up!
6. MTV or VH1?
VH1 – usually less crap and more music!
7. Fiction or nonfiction?
Doesn’t matter as long as it keeps my attention and I have TIME to read!
8. AOL or Internet Explorer?
Internet Explorer
9. AIM or Yahoo instant messenger?
Both – I’m not picky
10. Windows or Mac?
Windows – Macs are too much for me…
The Hobbies category...
1. Do you have a hobby?
Not really I have an all most 3 year old – My hobby is hers
2. How much does your hobby cost?
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3. How long have you been doing your hobby?
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4. Is it something you don't want others to know?
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5. Can anyone do your hobby?
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6. Is it an indoor or outdoor hobby?
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7. Does your hobby require many accessories?
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8. Is your hobby...LEGAL?
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9. Does your hobby require lots of effort?
…
10. Finally, what is your hobby?
…
The Romance category...
1. What is your favorite romantic movie?
What Dreams May Come
2. Are you in the phase in your life where you are wanting relationship or just dating?
Neither – I’m married
3. Do you prefer to give/receive flowers or candy?
Chocolate… mmmmm
4. What would be your perfect romantic evening?
Any evening without little ones around (including in my belly!)
5. Rose petals in bed or on the way to bed?
On the way, who wants to cuddle up next to a rose petal?
6. Would you prefer a candlelight dinner or a picnic at the park?
Depends how warm it is outside! I love being out at a nice park but also enjoy the feeling of candles
7. Girls, describe your perfect ring..Guys...describe your perfect piece of jewelry (in case you're not a ring person hehe)
Something nice that FITS! Nothing too big (diamonds, jewels, etc.) but something that others would comment on
8. Do you see yourself being engaged or married within the next five years?
No because I already am married! I don’t need another marriage
9. Describe the type of preferred lingerie worn by you/significant other.
I enjoy things that look cute on me.. maybe some stockings, lace lingerie, etc. I enjoy a man in a white t-shirt and his boxers.. mm..
10. What is your perfect wedding?
One where the guests actually STAY for your reception…
Your cell phone category...
1. What type is it?
Nokia
2. How many names do you have on it?
I dunno – not many
3. Who's your provider?
Sprint
4. If you have 50 names, who's number 27?
They’re not in order by #, they’re in alphabetical order and I’m not counting!
5. How many cellular phones have you had?
#2
6. What's your current ring tone?
One of the cheap selections on the phone
7. Is it a flip phone or candy bar phone?
Candy Bar…. Mmm.. chocolate
8. What type of plan do you have (number of minutes, pay as you go, etc.)
500 any time, Nights/weekends at 7pm, Free PCS to PCS
9. How many voice mails do you have? Text messages?
0 / 0 - I delete often
10. Who do you talk to the most on your cellular phone?
Jared – 855 minutes between our two phones just last month!
What is your dream...? category...
1. Job? Good question – house wife probably
2. House? Something big enough for everyone to have a room – so currently – 3 bdrm, 2½ bath, laundry room, finished basement, at least a 2 car attached garage, larger yard – fenced in
3. Car? Canary Yellow - Mustang Convertible! YUM
4. Vacation? Anywhere
5. Living location? Huh?
6. Spouse? Jared
7. Goal? Make the lives of my children the best they can be while maintaining the happiness of my own and my spouse’s
8. Income? More than we have now
9. Retirement age? Is 23 a real option here?
10. Retirement place? My home with my family
The Sports category...
1. Who's your favorite sports team?
Colts – wasn’t this asked already?
2. What sport truly bores you?
Racing, Golf, Soccer
3. If you could put together two sports, what would they be?
None – keep them separate
4. What one thing bothers you about pro sports?
They take up the WHOLE calendar year! Blah – if it’s not one thing it’s another!
5. Do you prefer college or pro teams?
College football , Pro basketball
6. Do you think NASCAR is a sport?
Eh – not my favorite
7. Do you think Pro Wrestling is a sport?
Eh – not my favorite
8. Which current sports star would you like to see play against a former sports star?
I don’t know them all that well
9. If you could meet a sports player/team, past or present, who would it be and why?
Good question…
10. Do you think everyone deserves a chance to play when on a sports team in school?
DUH! If not it hurts the feelings of those who didn’t get to play – like me! *sob*
The childhood category...
1. What as your favorite toy as a kid?
Teddy Ruxpin!!
2. What is your most vivid memory as a child?
I really can’t say – probably something with my dad – I remember a lot about him and his drinking
3. What is your funniest moment as a child?
Blah I don’t know I was a kid! Everything was funny ;)
4. What kind of clothing were you put in as a child?
Normal fat girl clothes!
5. What was your favorite cartoon as a child?
I enjoyed Thunder Cats, Smurfs, and My Little Pony
6. Where did your childhood best friend live?
About 10 miles away… I miss Rachel some days
7. What was your favorite subject in school?
Math until I got into Jr High/HS.. ick! Then English
8. Who was your favorite teacher?
I had a lot of very memorable teachers – each I liked for different reasons! I can’t pick, I won’t do it!
9. Did you believe in Santa Claus/Easter Bunny?
Of course I did.. until I found all of the boxes from Christmas from “Santa” hiding in the closet! Oops
10. What did you like to do the most when it was playtime?
Recess? Swinging or house under the big turle!
The future category...
1. Do you see a friendship holding strong into the far future with any current friends?
That would mean I had current friends…..
2. Do you see yourself in the same job in the future?
Hell no – Some day I will be able to stay home with my kids
3. Do you see yourself living in the same town?
I enjoy my home town… Go Anderson
4. What trips would you like to make in the future?
Back to Europe, Germany especially, all 50 states
5. Do you see a future with someone currently in your life?
Yeah – I think so ;) He might be worth a future…
6. Do you see yourself on television in the future?
It would be very awesome! I was told I should have a cooking show.. haha
7. What do you see in your future?
Blah.. debt – sad, huh?
8. What do you WANT to see in your future?
Not having to worry about paying for things my children need, not wondering where grocery money is coming from, a bit more alone time with Jared (just every once in a while!)
9. What is more important in your life in the future: love, money, or family?
Family but somehow love and money always effect your family
10. What questions would you like to see in this survey in the
future?
None...It was 9 pages long in Word! Ha ha ha |
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| Cruise! |
[Sep. 25th, 2006|02:29 pm] |
We're back from our cruise! It was a great time. We got to visit Cozumel, Mexico - The Cayman Islands - and Ocho Rios, Jamaica. It was nice to relax and not have lots of things to worry about. In Mexico we went on a 3.5 mile bike ride, snorkeled in the ocean, then biked back to the port. It was a lot of energy for me (Lazy, fat, pregnant American.) There were only 6 of us and the other two couples were athletic Europeans who biked ALL of the time! They flew. It was all Jared and I could do to keep up. Luckily on the way back to the port the instructor made them keep up with us! ha ha. In Grand Cayamn we took a catamaran to a sand bar in the ocean and got to play with sting rays! They're so gentle. And in Jamaica we went to a private beach club with an open bar for Jared, unlimited food, and privacy! If anyone has ever been to Jamaica - the native people are VERY pushy and always want you to buy their things, take their cabs, etc. They don't leave you alone and do NOT take no for an answer! It's highly annoying. We got offered drugs and got stalked for 3 blocks by a local lady who wanted us to visit her shop because she had 7 kids at home. So what!? Keep your legs closed! ha... But anyways - it was a good time. Would have been better if the bed didn't hurt every muscle in my body. It was a very firm mattress, and I didn't have all of my pillows like I do at home too. That didn't help. But all in all, it was great! I would recommend it to anyone! Here is a link to a few pictures:
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/teddygraham83/album?.dir=9331re2&.src=ph&store=&prodid=&.done=http%3a//pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/teddygraham83/my_photos |
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[Sep. 8th, 2006|10:36 am] |
My Personality
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| Busy Bee... |
[Sep. 4th, 2006|02:07 pm] |
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So the last few weeks have been full of re-arranging and re-organizing things around the house to make room for a nursery! Mallory's toy area of the living room is now our computer area. The computer room is now Mallory's new room. Mallory's old room will soon become the nursery. Soooooo here are the pictures of Mallory's NEW BIG GIRL BEDROOM! (Tinkerbell and all!)
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/teddygraham83/album?.dir=/8500re2 |
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[Aug. 15th, 2006|12:06 pm] |
Daddy Please Don’t Leave
Daddy please don’t leave
It tears me up inside
To see you and mommy fight
Don’t run away and hide
The light is getting clearer
As I enter the small room
I see my mother lying there
Surrounded by deep maroon
I scream for you as you run out the door
Daddy please don’t leave
Mommy’s hurt we need some help
Why is there blood on your sleeve?
Daddy please don’t leave
I know it was an accident
It’s hard growing on my own
I just wonder why you went
She’s been gone a long time
Now raised and on my own
They called you a murderer
But I will always know
Daddy why’d you leave?
I scream through the tears
I’m glad to say now I’m grown
I’ve lived with so many fears
She died when I was ten
You left town the same day
I don’t understand why
It just had to turn out that way
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You
Your gentle touch
Your warm embrace
The way you look
That smile on your face.
It warms my heart
Sparks my soul
Holding you tight
Makes my heart full!
I can't believe
It's been this long
We've made a life
And a happy home
You are my true love
Don't ever forget
Don't ever forget me and you
I look into your eyes
And know that you care
Whenever I need you
I know you'll be there.
If you need a hug
I'll be there too
You must know by now
I never want to lose you!
I can't believe
It's been this long
We've made a life
And a happy home
You are my true love
Don't ever forget
Don't ever forget me and you
We've walked through fire
Danced in the rain
For you my love
I'd do it again
Don't ever forget - Me and You!
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Forever Came Too Soon
You said you'd love me forever
But I seem to know it goes
You keep me in your heart
But soon you start to get go
You told me you'd want me forever,
But now I know that's not true,
Because I must tell you,
That forever came too soon.
I thought we had something strong
I knew we’d last for years
Now I sit here all alone
For you I cry these tears
You said you'd love me forever
But I seem to know it goes
You keep me in your heart
But soon you start to get go
You told me you'd want me forever,
But now I know that's not true,
Because I must tell you,
That forever came too soon.
You made me feel so whole
Wrapped up in your arms
Together we made harmony
And now I have no song.
You said you'd love me forever
But I seem to know it goes
You keep me in your heart
But soon you start to get go
You told me you'd want me forever,
But now I know that's not true,
Because I must tell you,
That forever came too soon.
The days go on and still I cry
Some day you will need me
But it will be too late
With this song I say goodbye.
You said you'd love me forever
But I seem to know it goes
You keep me in your heart
But soon you start to get go
You told me you'd want me forever,
But now I know that's not true,
Because I must tell you,
That forever came too soon.
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Some Kids
Some kids are getting drunk
While others are using crack
Some kids are out there getting bullets in their backs
Some kids are hungry while some kids are cold
Some kids are scared and want someone to hold
Is this the world God gave us to live in?
Or is this a world full of hate and sin?
We all know we'll die not knowing why
Some kids hurt or others live in dirt
But will they die not knowing why
They're being punished for wanting to fly?
Fly out of this hellhole and into the sky
Where they will be free to die,
Without watching their backs or living with rats
Without caring or sharing food that they may never see again
Is it so wrong to have a dream
Without it being shattered and for it to seem...
REAL?
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Inspiration
In a world of darkness, I see.
In a world of pain, I smile.
In a world of joy, I cry.
In a world without you, I perish.
You give me a reason,
You give me hope
You give me the strength to carry on.
You are just a single person,
But with the knowledge of many.
Swept off my feet
Left hopelessly in love,
You are my inspiration! |
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