Music is my Therapy

Song: We Can Be Together Forever Someday Artist: Michael McLean Today was a sad day :( Several of my family members have left. The holidays are coming to an end. It's been such a fun Christmas, surrounded by family. We were almost all together again (minus my little bro who is still out on his mission). We got to talk to him via Skype Christmas Day so for about one hour, everyone , me and all my siblings, our parents and our new nephew/grandson were all together! It was special. Since my family is growing and changing so much, I know this was really and truly a special and unique time for us. Next year, my younger sister will be gone on a mission (even though my current missionary brother will be back) and my married sister, brother-in-law and nephew will be with the other side of their family. I don't know if we will really ever experience another Christmas all together again. And who knows when the next kid will get married (my guess is my missionary brother) and be bringi...

Song: Silent Night Artist: Josh Groban Today we celebrate the birth of the Savior! This is what Christmas  is all about! For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (John 3:16) For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. (Luke 2:7) For, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people....For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.....And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and...

Song: Candlelight Carol Artist: Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S ! ! I've had another wonderful Christmas! It didn't end up being a "white" Christmas (the first time in years ) and although I was bummed and super disappointed about it, I still had a great day exchanging gifts with family, eating delicious food and visiting loved ones. I wish everyone could be as blessed as I am. I truly hope to keep the spirit of Christmas with me all through the year! Also, I have been planning on posting this song since last Christmas on Christmas day! I thought it was so beautiful and tender after hearing it during church. So, Merry Christmas! How do you capture the wind on the water? How do you count all the stars in the sky? How do you measure the love of a mother Or how can you write down a baby's first cry? Candlelight, angel light, firelight and star-glow Shine on his cradle till breaking of dawn Silent night, holy night, all...

Song: O Holy Night Artist: Celine Dion For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. ( Isaiah 9:6 & 2 Nephi 19:6 ) Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this. ( Isaiah 9:7 & 2 Nephi 19:7 ) O Holy night, the stars are brightly shining It is the night of our dear Savior's birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining 'Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn Fall on your knees O hear the angel voices O night divine! O night when Christ was born O night divine! O night, O nigh...

Song: The Night Before Christmas Artist: Amy Grant M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S E V E ! ! ! It's the most beautiful, magical, wonderful time of the year! I am so thankful to be spending another Christmas with my family! I am so grateful for how blessed my family and I truly are. I am grateful we get to be all together and exchange gifts and eat good food, watch our favorite Christmas movies, put together puzzles, etc. I feel so very blessed and fortunate. This song just seems appropriate for this Christmas Eve ;) Not only because of the wonderful  message but also because it actually is the night before Christmas! Children carry through the streets A brightly painted star Angels gather 'round the hearth Strumming on guitars And men of great renown and faith Say prayers on boulevards It's the night before Christmas But you don't have to be an angel To sing harmony You don't have to be a child To love the mystery And you don't have to be a...

Song: We Three Kings Artist: The Hound + The Fox (feat. Tim Foust) The Three Wise Kings brought their best and most precious gifts to honor the most precious gift. What "gifts" can I give to my Savior? And not just at Christmas, but all throughout the year. I can give him my heart. I can serve as he served. Love as he loved. Refrain from anger and judgment. Bite my tongue. Walk away. Never be ashamed of Him. Love and honor Him all of my days. We must also accept the gift our heavenly father gave us that first Christmas night. Once we have accepted that gift of life, hope and love, can we begin to give our gifts to Him. Because we will come to know and feel of His love for us. For what doth it profit a man if a gift is bestowed upon him, and he receive not the gift? Behold, he rejoices not in that which is given unto him, neither rejoices in him who is the giver of the gift. ( D&C 88:33 ) And angels did appear unto men, wise men, and did declare unto them glad ...

Song: C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S Artist: Jim Reeves TWO DAYS UNTIL C H R I S T M A S ! ! ! I love this song because it reminds us of the true reason for the season: Christ. C  is for the Christ Child, born upon this day H  is for Herald Angels in the night R  means our redeemer I  means Israel S  is for the star that shone so bright T  is for the wise men, they who traveled far M  is for the manger where He lay A  is for all He stands for S  means Shepherds came And that's why there's a C H R I S T M A S D A Y ! ! "C" is for the Christ Child born upon this day; "H" for herald angels in the night. "R" means our Redeemer; "I" means Israel; "S" is for the star that shone so bright. "T" is for the three wise men, They who travelled far. "M" is for the manger where He lay. "A" is for all He stands for; "S" means shepherds came, And that's why there's a...