Something to make You Smile and Cry
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY
Unless you've been living in a cave, camping out in the wilderness, or working deep underground for the last 48 hours, you've probably already seen the clip that is linked above. I would have embedded it, but it has become so popular in the past few days, YouTube has disabled the embedding feature... no doubt to drive onsite hits and thus increase advertising rates... but that is just my cynicism.
For those of you who haven't seen this yet, I offer you a brief moment to smile from ear to ear, and thank God for the gifts He gives us all. In this case, it is the gift that was given to one Susan Boyle, who recently appeared on the television show Great Britain's got Talent.
Ms. Boyle is from Scotland, is nearly 48, unemployed, unmarried, and claims to have never been kissed. When she stepped on the stage of the British TV talent show, no one seemed to believe that she would be able to sing with any ability. Snickers flowed throughout the audience when she claimed she would sing a song from Les Miserable. And then the music started...
By the time Ms. Susan Boyle finishes her song, she makes a believer of all who hear her sing it.
So what does Susan Boyle have to do with 9/11 and 9/11 related health care? Nothing really, not on the surface anyway. But if you sit and think about it for a moment, maybe everything.
You see, when I was watching Susan sing, I kept thinking not only about what a wonderful gift she had to give us, but what a wonderful gift I have to give. What a wonderful gift you all have given. What wonderful gifts WE ALL have to give. Susan has always wanted to be a singer, and now, close to her 50's, she has proven she truly is blessed with that talent. I'm 40, always wanted to be a filmmaker, and can only pray that I get your message out with as much talent as she displayed.
As for all of you, none of you need ever prove your gifts to anyone ever again. Your gift was heroism. Your gift was bravery. Your gift was compassion. Your gift was selflessness. I'm struck by the fact, that even having given so much of those gifts to America on 9/11 and the days, weeks, and months afterwards, you are all still giving. The struggles you are now facing for recognition and proper health care are not just for yourselves, but also for those who have lost their voices in this battle. Your efforts are for those that have lost their hope. Your persistence is for those that don't even know they are sick yet. You are all truly a gift that keeps on giving.
The irony of the words sung in Susan's song (the lyrics are posted in the info section on the link I've provided) is that she kept believing in her dream, I'm trying my best to fulfill mine, and you all continue to fight onward in the face of adversity... even in spite of it.
And that is something truly beautiful, and all to rare in this world.
You owe it to yourselves to watch her sing. It is sure to lift the spirits and for all of you but the most stout, probably even bring a tear from its sublime impact.
Unless you've been living in a cave, camping out in the wilderness, or working deep underground for the last 48 hours, you've probably already seen the clip that is linked above. I would have embedded it, but it has become so popular in the past few days, YouTube has disabled the embedding feature... no doubt to drive onsite hits and thus increase advertising rates... but that is just my cynicism.
For those of you who haven't seen this yet, I offer you a brief moment to smile from ear to ear, and thank God for the gifts He gives us all. In this case, it is the gift that was given to one Susan Boyle, who recently appeared on the television show Great Britain's got Talent.
Ms. Boyle is from Scotland, is nearly 48, unemployed, unmarried, and claims to have never been kissed. When she stepped on the stage of the British TV talent show, no one seemed to believe that she would be able to sing with any ability. Snickers flowed throughout the audience when she claimed she would sing a song from Les Miserable. And then the music started...
By the time Ms. Susan Boyle finishes her song, she makes a believer of all who hear her sing it.
So what does Susan Boyle have to do with 9/11 and 9/11 related health care? Nothing really, not on the surface anyway. But if you sit and think about it for a moment, maybe everything.
You see, when I was watching Susan sing, I kept thinking not only about what a wonderful gift she had to give us, but what a wonderful gift I have to give. What a wonderful gift you all have given. What wonderful gifts WE ALL have to give. Susan has always wanted to be a singer, and now, close to her 50's, she has proven she truly is blessed with that talent. I'm 40, always wanted to be a filmmaker, and can only pray that I get your message out with as much talent as she displayed.
As for all of you, none of you need ever prove your gifts to anyone ever again. Your gift was heroism. Your gift was bravery. Your gift was compassion. Your gift was selflessness. I'm struck by the fact, that even having given so much of those gifts to America on 9/11 and the days, weeks, and months afterwards, you are all still giving. The struggles you are now facing for recognition and proper health care are not just for yourselves, but also for those who have lost their voices in this battle. Your efforts are for those that have lost their hope. Your persistence is for those that don't even know they are sick yet. You are all truly a gift that keeps on giving.
The irony of the words sung in Susan's song (the lyrics are posted in the info section on the link I've provided) is that she kept believing in her dream, I'm trying my best to fulfill mine, and you all continue to fight onward in the face of adversity... even in spite of it.
And that is something truly beautiful, and all to rare in this world.
You owe it to yourselves to watch her sing. It is sure to lift the spirits and for all of you but the most stout, probably even bring a tear from its sublime impact.
Brian how is the film comming along. I hop all is well. The service you are providing will help us all out.
Thank you
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