i orginally meant only to put the first few lines of this song 
in an email to a friend who is going through a hard time 
right now.  it's one of those hard times that he MUST go 
THROUGH - there isn't a way to go around it or change it... 
he just has to accept the pain or frustration - whatever it 
is - for a while.  i ended up including the entire song.... 
sarah's music is a powerful as any music i've ever heard - 
and trust me - i've been around.  also, as you know, i ended 
up putting it all here in my journal instead of an email to 
my friend...... i'll work on the email.... but until 
then.... he'll find this! 



kisses for you, my friend........ me




hold on.
hold on to yourself for this is going to hurt like hell.
hold on.
hold on to yourself.
you know that only time can tell,
what is it in me that refuses to believe, this isn't easier than 
the real thing.
my love.
you know that you're my bestfriend.
you know that i'd do anything for you and my love,
let nothing come between us,
my love for you is strong and true. 
am i in heaven here or am i...
at the crossroads i am standing.
so now you're sleeping peaceful,
i lie awake and pray that you'll be strong tomorrow and will see 
another day and we will praise it and love the light that 
brings a smile acrossyour face.
oh god if you're out there won't you hear me.
i know we've never talked before and oh god the man i love is 
leaving, 
won't you take him when he comes to your door.
am i in heaven here or am i in hell, 
at the crossroads i am standing.
so now you're sleeping peaceful i lie awake and pray that you'll 
be strong tomorrow and we will see another day and we will 
praise it and love the light that brings a smile across your 
face. 
hold on,
hold on to yourself for this is gonna hurt like hell.

.... sarah Mclaughlin, Hold On