i saw what i saw...

I have been a big fan of Sara Groves for many years.  Her lovely voice and compositions are paired with lyrics that are always so insightful.  Her music has ministered to me on many occasions through many joys and trials.  Recently at work I was listening to her CD, "Tell Me What You Know" and the song, "I Saw What I Saw" came on.  Sara wrote this moving song as a response to a trip she took to Rwanda (youtube clip below).  But on this particular evening I heard that song in a whole different light.  I literally wept as I went through a mental slideshow of all the children we have met (and those we have said goodbye to) throughout this journey.  So to Ethan, Sophia, Zac, Rachel, Hannah, Anthony, Shoshanna, Ted, Jon, Shelley, Max, Ashley, Alissa, Devon, Jose, Paige, Ashlyn, Rosie, Braeden, Luci, Alanna, R.J, Iva, Matthew, Asa, Alexis, and many more faces seared into my memory... and of course to Meghan, precious Meghan...

I Saw What I Saw 

I saw what I saw and I can't forget it
I heard what I heard and I can't go back
I know what I know and I can't deny it

Something on the road, cut me to the soul

Your pain has changed me
your dream inspires
your face a memory
your hope a fire
your courage asks me what I am afraid of
and what I know of love

we've done what we've done and we can't erase it
we are what we are and it's more than enough
we have what we have but it's no substitution
 
Something on the road, cut me to the soul
 
Your pain has changed me
your dream inspires
your face a memory
your hope a fire
your courage asks me what I am made of
and what I know of love.
 
I say what I say with no hesitation
I have what I have but I'm giving it up
I do what I do with deep conviction

Something on the road, cut me to the soul
 
Your pain has changed me
your dreams inspire
your face a memory
your hope a fire
your pain has changed me
your dream inspires
your face a memory
your hope a fire

your courage asks me
what I am afraid of
your courage asks me
what I am made of
your courage asks me
what I am afraid of
and what I know of love

and what I know of God.

Comments

[Jennifer McGraw]

I followed Sophia's journey too. We are praying that God surround them as they move to the next phase of this journey we call life.

We think of you often and lift up prayers for all of you daily!

Blessings,

Jennifer

[Kelly and Ashley]

What a beautiful song. It is great to hear you are all busy with life. It feels busier in some ways, but better. Meghan- you look great, love that you are playing basketball.

Love,
Tim and Kelly Ashley