Cindy and I took care of her father who had Parkinson’s Disease for five and a half years in our home. The physical and emotional aspects of caregiving had stretched Cindy to her limits. On top of that was hosting family Christmas and three family birthdays. She was feeling very depressed and frustrated, not having time and energy for some things she really wanted to do with music.   

It was Thursday, our regular date night. The day had been unusually frustrating and Cindy struggled to shift gears and enjoy some time away. While driving to dinner,  Mark asked what she would like to do when they got back to which she said rather sardonically, “I want to write a song”. So when we got back home, I started getting my guitar out for our songwriting time together. Cindy was “not feeling it” but decided to make an effort since it was her idea. I asked what she was feeling. She responded: “overwhelmed, discouraged, my body hurts, trying not to worry about”…etc. (You get the bleak picture). Then I asked what the Lord had speaking to her about. She said, “Well He is speaking to me a lot. I still haven’t got it to go from my head to my heart though.” Mark said, “like what?” “Well," Cindy said...    

I started strumming on the guitar and words started coming. It was such a beautiful time together seeing the song come to life! We continue to sing this "date-night" song and share it with friends going through intense situations. I hope it encourages you as well!