shoebaby's blog

some people change

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• His old man was a rebel yeller:
  Bad boy to the bone.
  He'd say: "Can't trust that other fella,"
  He'd judge 'em by the tone of their skin.
  He was raised to think like his Dad:
  Narrow mind full of hate.
  On the road to no-where fast,
  Till the Grace of God got in the way.
  Then he saw the Light an' hit his knees an' cried an' said a prayer:
  Rose up a brand new man; left the old one right there.
  
  Here's to the strong; thanks to the brave.
  Don't give up hope: some people change.
  Against all odds, against the grain,
  Love finds a way: some people change.
  
  She was born with her mother's habit:
  You could say: "It's in her blood."
  She hates that she's gotta have it:
  As she fills her glass up.
  An she'd love to kill that bottle,
  But all she can think about,
  Is a, a better life, a second chance,
  An' everyone she's letting down.
  She throws that bottle down.
  
  Here's to the strong; thanks to the brave.
  Don't give up hope: some people change.
  Against all odds, against the grain,
  Love finds a way: some people change.
  
  Thank God for those who make it:
  Let them be the Light.
  
  Let them be the light
  Some people change.
  Here's to the strong; thanks to the brave.
  Don't give up hope: some people change.
  Against all odds, against the grain,
  Love finds a way: some people change.
  Some people change.
  
  Some people change

Here's to making a change in this GOLO community. Change from leaving hurtful blogs and posts as your legacy. People may forgive, they rarely forget. Change from  having something negative to say to your fellow GOLO'er, to saying nothing if you can't lift them up. Change your way of thinking, the way you view the world, the way you view yourself. Allow yourself to think and feel what you want to, and allow your fellow man the same luxury.  I've had some hurtful posts and emails directed to me of late. The last one early this morning. I don't know who you are, for that you can be thankful. Stop it right now. If I've hurt anybody's feelings, or insulted you in any way, come to me and tell me. I can't fix it if I'm not aware that it's broken.

I've enjoyed my time on GOLO. So many wonderful people here, made friendships that will last my lifetime.  I can't call your names for fear of leaving someone out. I love you, you know who you are.

Change your views of the world folks and those that live in it. It's much sweeter to love and nurture, to build people up even if they tear you down. To be as unhappy as some of the troublemakers seem is sad. The lack of joy in your life is evident in the very way you respond to people, the words you write. My life is not perfect, I'm not perfect, but I'm happy !

I love this Montgomery Gentry song...Y'all have a sweet, blessed day. Stop and say hello...Peace to you....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wj2Gi7hcrf0