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What songs of resilience inspire you?

Posted by celia16 @celia16, Apr 15 7:41pm

I have a friend who is fighting cancer. It’s serious. His friends, family and colleagues are praying and sending well wishes his way, but I want to do more. I’m a music person. I would like to send him a link for a song that offers inspiration. Can anyone share what has brought them solace and perhaps put a smile on your face? My friend, his wife, sister and I attended a Paul McCartney concert a few years ago. I’m thinking a Beatles tune might be in order. Any genre of music would work though. Thanks.

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ebtexas55 | @ebtexas55 | Jun 12 4:54am

I will survive Gloria Gaynor
I refuse to be afraid Denise Davis
Come out of Hiding Steffany Gretzinger
I Just Want You Vicki Yohe
Dont let me lose my wonder Kristyn Getty
In the sanctuary Vicki Yohe
Give me Jesus Fernando Ortega
Phil Driscoll the entire I Exalt Thee Cd (oldest one)
No Fear in love Steffany Gretzinger
Brian Culbertson: anything by him
Rise Herb Albert
Dont give up Reba Rambo
After the Rain Boney James
My Prayer Peter White
Rio Amazonas Oystein Sevag & Lakki Patey
Trust Your Wings Oystein Sevag
Life Story Peter White
Caccini: Ave Maria Julian Loyd Weber & James Judd with Royal Philharmonic
(Exceptional) instrumental but beautiful)
Feeling Good Avicii
Redeemed Big Daddy Weaver
Overwhelmed Big Daddy Weaver

Enjoy!

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jo72 | @jo72 | Jun 19 7:09pm

This isn’t a song and I don’t know if the link will work for people, but when I saw this, I thought, “I have to figure out how to capture at least some of that!” I’m alive! For with Stage 4 cancer and given a bad prognosis, I don’t want to dwindle the rest of my life away. It’s been a wonderful one with lots of adventures, joys, really rewarding work, and so much more. So how with cancer, fatigue, pain, etc. do I keep that joy going and still find adventures, even if they’re little ones?

A friend and I went to pick blueberries at a farm today. It was so lovely and so much fun to gab and pick together. And tonight I’m making blueberry pie to take for dinner at another friend tomorrow. 💙 I’m alive!

Unless people use Facebook or Instagram, I imagine this link won’t open?
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0ewVnUj6Q1d1J8Snwv92RC76ovBaQCo3rt8uJqfmiY9n8tozd9q4aJPXfG8MUGTsl&id=100064439422437

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celia16 | @celia16 | Jun 19 7:18pm
In reply to @jo72 "This isn’t a song and I don’t know if the link will work for people, but..." + (show)
@jo72

This isn’t a song and I don’t know if the link will work for people, but when I saw this, I thought, “I have to figure out how to capture at least some of that!” I’m alive! For with Stage 4 cancer and given a bad prognosis, I don’t want to dwindle the rest of my life away. It’s been a wonderful one with lots of adventures, joys, really rewarding work, and so much more. So how with cancer, fatigue, pain, etc. do I keep that joy going and still find adventures, even if they’re little ones?

A friend and I went to pick blueberries at a farm today. It was so lovely and so much fun to gab and pick together. And tonight I’m making blueberry pie to take for dinner at another friend tomorrow. 💙 I’m alive!

Unless people use Facebook or Instagram, I imagine this link won’t open?
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0ewVnUj6Q1d1J8Snwv92RC76ovBaQCo3rt8uJqfmiY9n8tozd9q4aJPXfG8MUGTsl&id=100064439422437

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I love that message and video! Thanks!

I’m not sure why it reminded me of this song by the Judds….Love Is Alive.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wCc5PS-yM8Y

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8ea | @8ea | Jun 20 4:33pm

You Lift Me Up by Josh Grogan

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gorilla111 | @gorilla111 | Jun 27 1:09pm
In reply to @californiazebra "As far as Beatles songs, early Beatles music is more upbeat. What about sending the song,..." + (show)
@californiazebra

As far as Beatles songs, early Beatles music is more upbeat. What about sending the song, "Help" along with a message something like, "I'm here to HELP you through your challenges. Can't wait for our next Paul McCartney concert!"

I find "Live Like You Were Dying" by Tim McGraw to be inspiring and upbeat and I have cancer. Making the most of whatever time you have is a good message for anyone. That being said, I'm not sure how it would go over if someone sends this song to you. Would it seem insensitive? Not sure. If he hasn't been told it's terminal, you wouldn't want to imply that it is. You know your friend, so... Maybe you could add a note that you're ready to share more adventures and good times together. ???

When I'm feeling down, sometimes I put on Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass from the 60s. That music is so upbeat to me you can't feel down when listening to it.

Prayers for your friend.

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Something inside so strong by labi isffre it’s brilliant

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christine19 | @christine19 | Jun 30 9:26am

You Are So Beautiful by Joe Cocker

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ark111 | @ark111 | Jul 11 7:18pm

Really wasn’t seeking a song but out of blue, a particular random song I heard once before kept being reminded in my head… so I looked up the song lyrics to find out what it’s about and got the messages from whomever trying to communicate…several different versions of the lyrics exit, hope you’ll find your message. It put a pause on a runaway trainwreck mind of mine for a bit…the name of the song is Hands by Jewel

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