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Beauty will rise from the pain

July 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment

As the mother of one struggling with PTSD and TBI, the past couple of years has been one of my most difficult to survive.  Though my wounded warrior still draws breath, he is no longer the person who left home seven years ago to join the Marine Corps. As I adjust to what is the “new normal” for our family, I have found that the album, Beauty Will Rise by Steven Curtis Chapman has not only spoken to me, but carried me through days where I thought I would not be able to go on.

This album was born out of Steven Curtis Chapman’s tragic loss of his five year old daughter, Maria.  “Steven is unflinchingly honest in his exploration of grief and loss.  He asks the questions we all ask when horrible things happen to the innocent, yet throughout the album hope shimmers, faith becomes more real and even more precious, and the peace that surpasses all understanding” is communicated.

My personal favorites on the album are Faithful, Beauty Will Rise, and Spring is Coming.  To find out more about the album, go to www.stevencurtischapman.com/music.htm.

You may wonder why something as simple as listening to a few songs could be any real help to you when you are in a struggle, but before you disregard this strategy, I suggest you give it a try.  When you need a reason to put one foot in front of the other to keep moving forward, this is something that I have found really works for me.

This article was first published at http://fellednot.com

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About Beth

I have what I consider to be the best job on the planet. I have the privilege of supporting and encouraging the brave men and women who were the uniform of the US military. I did not set out to start a nonprofit organization, I simply did what came naturally when my son joined the US Marine Corps in 2004. I followed my mother’s heart.

As the mother of three boys, I spent countless hours as home school mom, room mother, team mother, and parent volunteer. One day I found myself to be the adopted platoon mom to a unit of Marines. What started out as a mother sending care packages to her son has turned into a fast-growing nonprofit that keeps me busy day and night, and I love every minute of it!

When I mailed the first care package several years ago, I had no idea that I would have an opportunity to send out thousands of care packages each year and become an advocate for Wounded Warriors and Veterans suffering with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury. When I became the mother of a disabled veteran suffering with TBI and PTSD, and saw, firsthand, the struggles and the needs, I knew it was my obligation to support those who have been willing to stand in the gap for my freedom. It’s the least I can do to say thanks.

I work with various programs in our community, as well as other advocates and organizations to meet the needs of our military and veteran population in Central Kentucky. I also have the privilege of serving on the board at Voice of Warriors and enjoy hosting VOW Talk Radio’s weekly program on Monday nights.

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