You raise me up

I've, through mere coincidence, get to read about Josh Groban and his song, You Raise Me Up. This same song was also sung by Westlife in their newly released album.

I have copied the lyric of the song here and what a wonderful and meaningful song this is. Read the lyric and sing along and I'm sure you'll love this song too.

Without God, nothing is impossible and we are nothing without Him. Always trust in Him and pray to Him for guidance. He'll always raise us up when you are down and put us high on a pedestal.

You can read more about him and listen to the song at http://www.joshgroban.com/main_music_frame.html


You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.

There is no life - no life without its hunger;
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
But when you come and I am filled with wonder,
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.

The Year that Was

I have decided to write after 2 months of silence. Don't worry, I'm still as healthy as ever, just a little busy, both at work and life.

2005 has been a very memorable year for me though I must say it brought more sadness then joy. Perhaps I should recap what has the year that was brought me thus far.

Let's start with the good one:
1) I've started my own blog. I find it easier to express my feelings by writing then to share with somebody.
2) Seriously ventured into my passion for cardmaking and crafts. Managed to secure 2 business deals. Though the profit is not great, at least I obtained self satisfaction from people's praises on the end result.
3) Continuation to Item 2, I've fulfilled part of my dreams of going overseas to check on all the various craft papers. Aloysius has been so kind as to help me in fulfilling this dream of mine cos without him, I might not be able to get there. He helped me in locating all the shops in Melbourne and has been very patient in bringing me around.
4) Minor family dispute that happened a couple of months ago was settled before the year end. My greatest achievement actually.
5) Bought my first polyphonic smartphone. Check out my previous blog.
6) Friends who cares for me are still with me, especially 1 particular friend who has never failed to comfort me when I'm sad, laugh with me when I'm happy and nag at me when she finds me a loso! Thanks D!
7) Did my long overdue blood test!

Sad moments:
1) Our family dog, Astro was put to sleep early Dec due to some terminal illness. He has been a faithful dog and we'll missed him greatly.
2) Can't overcome my obsession for crafts and paper. I should have put this as one of my resolution for the new year, ie not to overspent!
3) My car was badly damaged due to an accident that happened in August 2005 and we had a very long wait for the car to be repaired. Took me quite a while to overcome the trauma. Thank God it's over now.
4) Another good friend has stopped calling me all of a sudden........I'm not sure of his whereabouts and I'm worried about his health. I'll pray to God that he's ok.

Well, that's it.....Life is never a bed of roses and I must say that I have grown to be a more mature person and I hope that that this new year will bring joy and peace to one and all.

Happy New Year!