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03-JUN-2007

TOUGH

As I was doing housework today and some gardening, the song "Tough" by Craig Morgan came on the radio. I stopped what I was doing and listened. Had not heard this song before. It brought tears to my eyes as I relate so much. So, I stopped cleaning for a bit and took this pic. Hopefully, it will be an inspiration to everyone and touch everyone like it did me.
You can listen to the song at: http://www.craigmorgan.com/index.php?

The lyrics are below:

She's in the kitchen at the crack of dawn
Bacon's on, coffee's strong
Kids running wild, taking off their clothes
If she's a nervous wreck, well it never shows
Takes one to football and one to dance
Hits the Y for aerobics class
Drops by the bank, stops at the store
Has on a smile when I walk through the door
The last to go to bed, she'll be the first one up
And I thought I was tough

Chorus
She's strong, pushes on, can't slow her down
She can take anything life dishes out
There was a time
Back before she was mine
When I thought I was tough

We sat there five years ago
The doctors let us know, the test showed
She'd have to fight to live, I broke down and cried
She held me and said it's gonna be alright
She wore that wig to church
Pink ribbon pinned there on her shirt
No room for fear, full of faith
Hands held high singing Amazing Grace
Never once complained, refusing to give up
And I thought I was tough

Chorus
She's strong, pushes on, can't slow her down
She can take anything life dishes out
There was a time
Back before she was mine
When I thought I was tough

She's a gentle word, the sweetest kiss
A velvet touch against my skin
I've seen her cry, I've seen her break
But in my eyes, she'll always be strong

There was a time
Back before she was mine
When I thought I was tough

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virginiacoastline19-Jun-2007 02:46
wow . . I haven't heard it on the radio yet, but I'm gonna be asking for it
thanks for the link, too =)))
Terri Steele06-Jun-2007 17:35
Very powerful lyric and so appropriate photo to go with... a reminder to us all
Ann...05-Jun-2007 20:39
That song would stop anyone in their tracks - wonderful image Cindi- we must all count our blessings every day.

On a lighter note - love the nails :)
Dr. Michael G. Mathews04-Jun-2007 22:26
Well done. Cheers!
Wei O'Connell04-Jun-2007 03:04
Excellent, Cindi. Proud to be your friend!
Jess. ( Lady.D.)04-Jun-2007 02:42
Beautiful and poignant......Jess
R. Walls04-Jun-2007 02:41
Tough lady with the softest hard.
Proud to call you my friend!
CIS04-Jun-2007 01:18
I played the song that was on the web site Lisa mentioned, my tears flowed to say the least!
Guest 04-Jun-2007 00:13
I know the song well...and so fitting...
Stephen Ware03-Jun-2007 21:52
Wonderful song Cindi, and it has started to rain here, in more ways than one.
Carole Stevens03-Jun-2007 21:34
OMG Cindi its so beautiful got tears in my eyes thank you, its so moving!
Gayle P. Clement03-Jun-2007 21:34
Excellent, Cindi.
Lisa Jones 03-Jun-2007 21:28
You can hear the song on Craig's website: craigmorgan.com
I was driving in the rain when I heard this song a couple of weeks ago. I had raindrops on one side of the windshield and teardrops on the other side. Cindi, I thought of you and Jeanne when I heard it. We're tough pink sisters!
Jola Dziubinska03-Jun-2007 21:11
Moving song, I've found an mp3 in fragment and listened to. Amazing photo, Cindi, you are really wonderful!
mojoflowerchick03-Jun-2007 21:04
OK.. you made me cry.. very moving song.. and TOUGH woman you are...
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