Life is Perfect

August 20, 2009

Today I get my port removed used for chemotherapy treatments. I have been having chemo now for almost 16 months in a row. This being my fifth go-around with cancer in the last 10 years, I have grown a positive spirit and a deep sense that "Life is perfect, as it is, always."

I wanted to convey that feeling in a blog for you, my readers. My hopes are that you'd read my blog, be able to assess the struggles in your life, and view them differently afterwards.

However, after coming across a song by Kenney Chesney and Dave Mathews, I have decided that I could never convey my feelings better than they have already done. So I've placed their lyrics below, as well as a link directly to the song.

"I’m Alive"-Click To Listen

Please click on the link and read the lyrics along with the melody and then share your impression/take-away from the song.

So damn easy to say that life’s so hard
Everybody’s got their share of battle scars
As for me I’d like to thank my lucky stars that
I’m alive, and well.

It’d be easy to add up all the pain
And all the dreams you sat and watched go up in flames
Dwell on the wreckage as it smolders in the rain
But not me, I’m alive

And today you know that’s good enough for me
Breathin' in and out's a blessin' can’t you see
Today's the first day of the rest of my life
And I’m alive, and well
I’m alive, and well

Stars are dancin’ on the water here tonight
It’s good for the soul, when there’s not a soul in sight
But this boat has caught its wind and brought me back to life
Now I’m alive, and well

And today you know that’s good enough for me
Breathin' in and out's a blessing can’t you see
Today is the first day of the rest of my life
Now I’m alive, and well
Yeah I’m alive, and well