The Power of Music

I found this song (can't remember where) and thought the words were beautiful.  Caden and I both love music so much.  Caden does not have many "working parts" but he's always had good hearing.  He and I listen to music often, especially when he's in the hospital.  Just last night I sat with him downstairs in the dark, listened to Lullaby Themes on Pandora (great station) and rocked him back to sleep after he had awakened from severe abdominal pain.  I wish I had been able to take a picture of him sleeping peacefully on my shoulder.  He was so beautiful, calm and pain free.  A few tears fell as I stroked his soft, warm cheek.  It hurts so much to see my little boy scream in pain with very little I can do to help him.

(Caden sleeping peacefully during a stay at CHOP last Spring)

Because Caden and I love music so much, I will often share lyrics and suggest songs which help comfort me.

http://youtu.be/3YK3JR-4Wpg

"He's My Son" by Mark Schultz

I'm down on my knees again tonight,
I'm hoping this prayer will turn out right.
See, there is a boy that needs Your help.
I've done all that I can do myself
His mother is tired,
I'm sure You can understand.
Each night as he sleeps
She goes in to hold his hand,
And she tries
Not to cry
As the tears fill her eyes.

Can You hear me?
Am I getting through tonight?
Can You see him?
Can You make him feel all right?
If You can hear me
Let me take his place some how.
See, he's not just anyone, he's my son.

Sometimes late at night I watch him sleep,
I dream of the boy he'd like to be.
I try to be strong and see him through,
But God, who he needs right now is You.
Let him grow old,
Live life without this fear.
What would I be
Living without him here?
He's so tired,
And he's scared
Let him know that You're there.

Can You hear me?
Am I getting through tonight?
Can You see him?
Can You make him feel all right?
If You can hear me
Let me take his place some how.
See, he's not just anyone, he's my son.

Can You hear me?
Am I getting through tonight?
Can You see him?
Can You make him feel all right?
If You can hear me
Let me take his place somehow.
See, he's not just anyone.

Can You hear me?
Can You see him?
Please don't leave him,
He's my son.