Journey School Stories: Part 2, Hope Defined

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Part 2, Hope Defined

by Jeff Mathias

In our continuing exploration of our family's definition of Hope, here is Jeff's offering. Click on the title of the song to listen to the version we first fell in love with from the movie "Thelma and Louise". The lyrics are below. While you're enjoying the tune, please scroll through to see some of our photos we believe illustrate Hope.

House of Hope by Toni Childs

Children laugh

Children cry
They're the future of our time
Will they hold us to blame
For all the things we've turned away
I don't like what i see now
I don't like where we're going
I don't like it, no
You and i, we're getting older now
You and i, who will show them
If we don't show them how

I want to know is it true
Is there a house of hope for me and you
I want to know is it true
Is there a house of hope for me and you

Children laugh
Children cry
They're the ones who will survive
Will they know what we've sold
Nature's gift we've turned for gold
I don't like what i see now
In my life, what i see now
I don't like where we're going
I don't like it, no
You and i, we're getting older now
You and i, who will show them
If we don't show them how

In this house of hope
In this house of hope
In this house of hope

You and i, we're getting older now
You and i, who will show them if we
Don't show them how

2 comments:

Jane said...: I don't have my headphones on hand, but the lyrics are perfect and the photos are gorgeous -- the good life indeed! Thank you, Jeff, for your expression of Hope!

Looking forward to visiting your House of Hope again one day soon ....

In song,
Jane; May 14, 2010 at 4:26 PM
One Tree LLC said...: Hello! I saw a little truck like yours driving through town just yesterday and thought that it would be so like you guys to pop up on our porch!! You've been in my thoughts much lately and I stroll by your blogs often. Give big hugs to your family for us and next time you get to the ocean dip your hands in for me! Lisa; May 15, 2010 at 7:00 AM

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