Untied Shoestring

I wanted to write a song in an AABA song form..one I don't write in too often.  It's always refreshing to mix up my writing. This song was influenced by a group of women that I pray with.  We pray into many issues including marriage...this song is liquid prayer and a hearts cry that there would be strong marriages in our community, nation and world for God's glory to be displayed. Sooo here's a little ditty called Untied Shoestring.  Needs a melody... I hear a folksy tune mixed with strings oooya!

We are still laced together in this tennis shoe
We have walked in the valley barely made it through
Your end was flying mine was too
Untied shoestring

We are still laced together in this tennis shoe
Worn and tattered now what do we do
We get tripped up but choose to move on
Untied shoestring

We are one
We are not giving up
We are one
This battle to love is worth fighting for

Remember when we used to have a double knot
Nothing could come between us we were solid as a rock
We have slowly unraveled those days are not forgotten
Untied shoestring

We are one
We are not giving up
We are one
This battle to love is worth fighting for

Pick Out a Red One

Pick Out a Red One...

I am continuing to interview people to hear their stories about their journey of healing and writing a song about it.  My aunt's experience with MS began when she was 26...now in her early 70's with a recent cancer diagnosis...  She shared her dream of becoming an artist, the loss of her health, advise she'd give others.  She's a woman of prayer, wit, and genuinely cares about what is going on in others' lives.  I weep, pray, and celebrate her life...and her story through song.

As I was walking up the stairs to her house, I noticed the bright, tulips that were not opened up because it was too cold outside.  As I opened the door I told her about the tulips in her front yard.  She asked if I’d go pick a red one and then went on about picking the other colors I mentioned since she is too weak to get out.  So I did. As she was sharing, I was taken away by the vase of tulips that were opened up so wide.  It was as if God was saying there is life in her heart that’s unfolding as she shares memories and stories that have lied dormant and never had a listening ear. Someday I believe she’ll be up in heaven painting and drawing in her favorite colors…blues, NOT red red but a roseish red,and soft yellow…and picking tulips because she will be able to. This a treasured memory I will never forget!

Pick Out a Red One

 

It was the fourth of May the snow just melted
nothing but gray and a patch of color

took my breath away oh how I longed to pick
the tulips in her front yard

the tulips in her front yard

Then I knocked at her door she said come in
Put my purse on the floor I said your flowers are growing
It started to pour so I ran to pick
the tulips in her front yard

Chorus:

She yelled
Pick out a red one

A yellow one too

How many are there

Are they in bloom
There is a tall vase

in the living room
Pick out a red one, pale pink, purple,

orange one too

Something divine was orchestrated
The flowers made her smile as they were opening
I took it as a sign God was speaking through
the tulips from her front yard

the tulips from her front yard

Repeat Chorus

Bridge:
She was weak and tired cancer kept her in
she couldn’t get outdoors but wanted more and more ..she said
Repeat Chorus

Above is a piece of artwork that was created right before my aunt passed away.  She picked out colors that she liked and I painted.  I was reading Psalm 23 to her.  The artwork is a depiction of that Psalm.  I treasured moment I will never forget. Her eyes lit up when she saw the bucket of acrylic paints...she got to partake in the process of creating a piece of artwork. Now she is in heaven painting with the great artist himself!

Singing Telegrams for Mother's Day!

Mother's hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever...

Mother’s Day is around the corner.  Would you or someone you know like to send a unique gift to show your appreciation and love?  I will be delivering Singing Telegrams on Mother's Day (Sunday, May 12th from 5-8pm) and the day before (from 2-6pm). 


You can choose from one of the three characters listed below. 
For ordering details you can send me a message here or at www.bhsammy@yahoo.com

Currently updating facebook page… for an idea of character costumes please go to... http://www.facebook.com/UpsideDownCrownMusic
 


“Groovy 70’s” Personalized lyrics to Feeling Groovy by Simon and Garfunkle will be sung with guitar accompaniment along with sharing some fun paraphernalia.

“The French Baker” will share a Recipe for Mother’s Day and special lyrics to All You Need is Love by The Beatles or The Rose by Bette Midler...sung with guitar accompaniment.

“The Mime” will share some miming and lyrics to Martina McBride's She's a Butterfly...sung with guitar accompaniment.  There will be limited availability on delivery times due to makeup requirements.


Package includes:

•   §  One song performance with personalized lyrics

•   §  Personalized Certificate of Appreciation stating reasons why you love and appreciate the individual

•   §  Personalized lyrics to recipient

•   §  Mileage to and from Singing Telegram (if more than 15 miles from Aksarben Village area there will be an additional charge).

The first 3 people to order will get a discounted rate of $40.  Orders after that will cost $50. Your mom is worth it!


Thank You!!  


Beth

A Slow Thaw

This is the first of a compilation of songs from stories about people and how they've dealt with physical ailments..hope, feeling defeated, being healed, not being healed..many unsung heroes (in my eyes) that continue walking amongst the pain that often makes you feel as if you are a prisoner in your own body.  I can relate as I have struggled with years of chronic pain.  I'm not giving up hope but the journey does take a toll on one... I hope these songs inspire you, humble you to pray for others,  and overwhelm you with gratitude for the blessings in your life... I'm working on the music to this song.

Backdrop to the song...a beautiful woman feels trapped in her house, bound to her couch, barely getting  by at work... She underwent radiation therapy, had a hysterectomy when all she's ever wanted was a family, has struggled with digestion issues since childhood and anxiety much of her life along with much chronic pain that limits every day of her life. If you met her you would see behind her blue eyes a depth of love that puts others first, has compassion for you, and genuinely cares about your pain.  She's selfless and one of the most generous and kind people I know.  Welcome into her story...

A Slow Thaw

Winter in Nebraska is not supposed to last ten years

The blizzard winds keep blowing even when spring appears

The frost keeps nipping not just my fingers and toes

This chronic pain keeps my heart frozen

Chorus

Oh it’s a slow thaw

Oh it’s a slow thaw

I would like to change

The time it takes to heal

This is my appeal

To a slow thaw

Spreading its colors all around as most people awe in wonder

Budding trees flowering leaves and the sound of thunder

The storm is real my bones are chilled with the coming of  the next spring season

You wonder why my shoulder is cold endless pain is the reason 

Chorus

Bridge

Today I gave hope another chance

I pray it won’t leave me disappointed again
I need something to hold onto. Something to hold onto

Chorus

Oh it’s a slow thaw

Oh it’s a slow thaw

I would like to change

The time it takes to heal

By not demanding an appeal

To a slow thaw

Tag

Now there’s a trickle of water where there used to be only ice 

I believe her healing is unfolding and pray that the fullness of time would come... The picture above is a depiction of this woman's journey of healing that she created.

Singing Telegrams for Valentine's Day!

for Valentine's Day... a memorable gift idea...

Valentine’s Day is around the corner.  Would you or someone you know like to send a unique gift to someone you appreciate and love?  I will be delivering Singing Telegrams  on Valentine's Day and the day after.  I am available to go to workplaces, restaurants (with consent by owner), schools, nursing homes, hospitals or catch somebody by surprise…

You can choose from one of the four characters listed below. 
For ordering details you can send me a message here, at bhsammy@yahoo.com or http://www.facebook.com/UpsideDownCrownMusic

“The Love Bug” Personalized lyrics to All You Need is Love by The Beatles will be sung with guitar accompaniment.  For those of you who would like it to be less formal for a friendship, etc.  “The Hug Bug” will deliver the song changing the lyrics to All You Need is a Hug.

“Marsha Brady” Personalized lyrics to Feeling Groovy by Simon and Garfunkle will be sung with guitar accompaniment along with some fun 70's paraphernalia.

“The French Baker” will share a Recipe for Love and special lyrics to All You Need is Love by The Beatles will be sung with guitar accompaniment.

“Cher” Valentine's Day lyrics to I Got You Babe by Sonny and Cher will be sung with guitar accompaniment along with a few props.


Package includes:

• §  One song performance with personalized lyrics
• §  Personalized Certificate of Appreciation stating reasons why you love and appreciate the individual
• §  Personalized lyrics to recipient
• §  Mileage to and from Singing Telegram (if more than 10 miles from Aksarben Village area there will be an additional charge).

The first 5 people to order will get an introductory rate of $30.  Orders after that will cost $50.

Gift packages are available upon request for balloons and flowers

Thank You!!  :)

Beth