Our summer with "V"

I picked this song because one part of it was continually going through my head when the kids left to go home. I felt like this song was a God send. My heart was broken and these words kept playing in my head: "Isn't it beautiful, the way we fall apart? It's magic and tragic all the ways they break our heart. So unpredictable, we're completely miserable. And then I'd keep thinking, but it is, it's completely beautiful. Thank you, God, for this opportunity. It's Gods "magic", his ways of bringing us together. Even through the sadness of seeing them leave, it was beautiful. I wouldn't have changed our summer for the world!

So here's my feelings on what this song means to ME. I'm certain it's not at all what was intended but it's MY meaning:

The worlds on fire but we're all smiling (because we are doing something about it and we know that change causes a new spark-- it only takes a spark to get a fire going!)
Yes, our worlds on fire but there's so much that can be done to bring new growth during & after the fire, too! To make it wonderful again! I love this host program and those that work to put it together to change lives- laughing & loving together bringing that joy to the kids!
These kids have so many battles they've had to face during their young lives. The permanent scars, how broken they are but they remain standing tall, and our Lord doesn't forget them nor will we! And isn't it beautiful what can come out of those broken lives?!

We're all so imperfect but we are all worth it. We're created in HIS image! These kids are not alone! They need to know others care as they wage their wars, as the hold the pain (the lion they cage) inside-- and isn't it beautiful the way we fall apart as these walls are broken down?

The world is dark but all it takes is your love/heart to spark and set another heart on fire once again! Then, this world is lit by their love and it's no longer as dark, is it?!

-C. Sparks