MY LIFE IS A DANCE

 

Divine is the meaning of my name Diane

I was born in Okinawa and made in Japan.

 

Much of my story is full of strife

But that’s ok.  It’s just part of life.

 

I know there is purpose for all of the pain

It builds character...something notable to gain.

 

My awesome journey began at birth 

Though not by my choosing I became part of earth.

 

My abused mom by my  alcoholic dad

They didn't get along.  That made me sad.

 

Dad destroyed the house in a raging fit

Inevitably their marriage abruptly split.

 

Davey my friend and my protective brother

All we had at times was the love for each other.

 

Our childhood memories are quite dim

But I was not alone, I had him.

 

My mom’s third husband was very sick

I was young and naive to his dirty trick.

 

Dear God take him. Take him please.

My prayer was answered.  He died of disease.

 

MY LIFE IS A DANCE 

BUT it's NOT AT ALL BY CHANCE

 

Then came my new family their last name was Skaggs

Their love, their compassion is worthy of braggs.

 

My new little sister.  My new little brother

My new godly father.  My new godly mother.

 

I learned of God the father and his only Son

How the battle was fought and the victory He one.

 

Jesus the Son became man on this earth

His sacrifice allowed us a new birth.

 

I prayed to the Father most high above

He forgave me of sin and said my child I love.

 

I will shout to the Lord and proclaim

My life it will never be the same.

 

I met a handsome man and said I do

His name is Tim and I love him true.

 

We love, we play, we laugh and we cry

I’ll always love him till the day I die.

 

Brock, Bo and Brennan our beautiful boys

So full of life and bring us such joys.

 

Baseball, basketball anything that is round

It’s sports in our home and no doll to be found.

 

MY LIFE IS A DANCE 

BUT IT'S NOT AT ALL BY CHANCE

 

The high’s and low’s of my changing moods

The manic moments and depressive blues.

 

Dizziness, double vision and lack of coordination

Some side effects of my medication.

 

Weight gain...weight loss, my muscles become sore,

cognitive impairment to name a few more

 

Doctors and therapists the professionals I see

but not without paying an outrageous fee

 

My family and friends, protection they provide

They love me inspite of my wild ride.

 

I believe Jehovah Rapha can heal by His hands

But for now, the bipolar is part of his plans.

 

One thing I know true about my changing mood

Is life is not easy and it's sometimes crude

 

But He is my strength in the darkest hour

I'm alive today because of His power

 

No tears or pain past the heavenly gates

It’s unfathomable.  I just can’t wait.

 

One day soon, the trumpet will sound from the sky

He will bring us home to worship Him most high.

 

MY LIFE IS A DANCE

BUT IT'S NOT AT ALL BY CHANCE