Every time I hear it and try to sing, I cry.
A little over eight years ago I met a guy named Tyler. He played soccer on my co-ed team. Not only was he a fun person to play soccer with but he was a very sweet guy. He was one of the people I always looked forward to seeing on Friday night simply because he was so enjoyable to be around. Tyler met Mandy. She also played on our soccer team. Just like Tyler she was a good soccer player and had a heart of gold. They fell in love and were married a little over four years ago.
One week before they were married they learned that Tyler had cancer.
Last December Tyler lost his (almost) 4 year battle. He was a fierce and courageous fighter. It was very difficult for all of us. And I can't begin to imagine what Mandy has been through and what she continues to go through.
A few days later I went to church and heard this song.
You Make Beautiful Things by Gungor
all this pain
I wonder if i'll ever find my way?
I wonder if my life could really change at all?
All this earth
Could all that is lost ever be found?
Could a garden come up from this ground at all?
You make beautiful things
You make beautiful things out of the dust
You make beautiful things
You make beautiful things out of us
All around
Hope is springing up from this old ground
Out of chaos life is being found in you
You make beautiful things
You make beautiful things out of the dust
You make beautiful things
You make beautiful things out of us
For some reason the words really spoke to my heart. I will never understand why people have pain or why they leave this earth so early. These lyrics did not answer those questions.
However, this song reminded me that God makes beautiful things. Tyler was a beautiful person and I am so thankful I was able to know one of God's beautiful creations.
You are missed Tyler!
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