Let it be me . . .

When things don't feel quite right and I'm feeling down, it is very easy to be negative. The past 36 hours have been specially rough.  Being that I'm a procrastinator and school has me absolutely burnt out, I didn't start studying for today's exam until 530 yesterday. So, I pulled, yet again, another all nighter this summer. Between the lack of sleep and the nervousness of not knowing what I got on the exam, I've been stuck in a funk today.

So, instead of complaining and whinnying about it all, I'm going to turn this around and talk about some things I'm thankful for.

First of I have to say that I have the best family and friends.  As time goes by and I get older, I'm amazed at how many wonderful people have come into my life. . .  Some for a short amount of time and others that I know will be around and in my heart for a lifetime.  Each and and every person has taught me something about anything--life, friendship, love, heartache, hurt and pain, joy, and ultimately about myself--regardless all are valuable lessons.  I feel so thankful for my family and the support they've provided.  My aunt is someone that I hold very close to my heart.  She is an amazing person and someone that I only hope to be half as good as.  Also, I would not be where I am today if it weren't for the people I'm lucky to call my friends.  Through the ups and downs of my life, they have been there for me . . . NO MATTER WHAT.  So to them, I say THANK YOU. You have have helped shaped me into who I am today.

Next, as most of you know, I have to mention my puppy dog.  I have said this before, and I will say this again . . . Baxter helped save my life. He came into my life right before the lowest of the lows of my life.  I'm not sure I would have survived without him. It's astonishing the sort of companionship you can get from a pet. AND as silly as this sounds, he helps me feel like I have some sort of purpose in life.

Ray has summed up what these individuals have done for me. So, in return, when it's a friend that you need, let it be me. I truly feel lucky to have you all in my life.

Let it be me - Ray Lamontagne

There comes a time
A time in everyone's life
When nothing seems to go their way
When nothing seems to turn out right
There may come a time
You just can't seem to find your place
For every door you open
Seems like you get two slammed in your face
That's when you need someone
Someone that you can call
When all your faith is gone
It feels like you can't go on
Let it be me
Let it be me
If it's a friend you need
Let it be me
Let it be me
Feels like you always coming up last
Pockets full of nothing
Ain't got no cash
Don't matter where you turn
You ain't got no place to stand
You reach out for something and they slap your hand
Just how it feels to be all alone
You feel like you'd give anything
For just a little place you can call your own
That's when you need someone
Someone that you can call
When all your faith is gone
It feels like you can't go on
Let it be me
Let it be me
If it's a friend you need
Let it be me
Let it be me
Let it be me
Let it be me
If it's a friend you need
Let it be me
Let it be me
Let it be me

I remember all too well