TSVBI Parents Weekend

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My nephew Chase never ceases to amaze me, along with the multitude of others who attend and also work at TSVBI.  They have an excellent staff and are building new facilities that are bringing the school into the 21st century.  The program they put on for the parents is informative and interactive and a lot of fun.  The singing by the students, as always, makes me cry.  They were an inspiration as they sang so many songs, including The Climb.  Honestly, I always come away from there knowing that I truly have no problems or difficulties.  They all are so very strong.  Stronger than I could ever imagine being...  without sight...  without hearing...  many without the ability to hold a cup or feed themselves or walk or stand or do anything without help...  without so many other things that we all take for granted.  So many disabilities and yet they smile, they laugh...  they love... they live... and live well. Happy. Compassionate. Content. Caring for each other.  The way they live and love is a lesson for me always.

And ~ another wonderful time driving up to Austin with my mom...  I love to spend quality time with her.   She makes me laugh.  She reminds me of all the fun things we've done.  She is my best friend.  I love her tremendously.  What a great weekend!

THE CLIMB
Songwriters:  Alexander, J; Mabe, J


I can almost see it
That dream I am dreaming
But there's a voice inside my head saying
"You'll never reach it"


Every step I'm taking
Every move I make feels
Lost with no direction
My faith is shaking


But I gotta keep trying
Gotta keep my head held high


There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be a uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose


Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb


The struggles I'm facing
The chances I'm taking
Sometimes might knock me down
But no, I'm not breaking


I may not know it
But these are the moments that
I'm gonna remember most, yeah
Just gotta keep going


And I, I got to be strong
Just keep pushing on


'Cause there's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be a uphill battle
Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose


Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb, yeah!


There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
Always gonna be an uphill battle
Somebody's gonna have to lose


Ain't about how fast I get there
Ain't about what's waiting on the other side
It's the climb, yeah!


Keep on moving, keep climbing
Keep the faith, baby
It's all about, it's all about the climb
Keep the faith, keep your faith, whoa


© HOPELESS ROSE MUSIC; VISTAVILLE MUSIC