Expert: Mel Priddle - 4/11/2008

Question
about the girl i think it's about her having cancer, like her dad asks what she's going to do when she grows up and she's like i'm going to score a run in little league and other stuff.
sorry i can't tell you anymore, i only heard it once.

Answer
Hello Conner,

I'm not certain about this one, but here are three songs that deal with the same subject matter.......

"MAKE A WISH" by Laura Bryna

She wakes up to Sponge Bob and Captain Crunch
And the love of her family fills the room
She plays with her new friends 'til it's time for lunch
But she remembers why she's there each afternoon
The doctor talked about a blood test, she's not sure what that means
And today she met some volunteers who asked about her dreams

Would you like to meet with Dolly, hang out with Micky Mouse?
Maybe ride a roller coaster and get turned upside down?
Think of one thing in this whole wide world you wouldn't wanna miss
Take your time, close your eyes, and make a wish

She let out a big shout and gave them a hug
Said would you mind if my Care Bear tags along?
'Cause he's been my best friend and he brings me luck
And to go somewhere without him would be wrong
They handed her a pencil, said it's ok to make a list
If you can't spell it, you can draw it, it doesn't matter what it is

Would you like to make a movie, or take your picture with a star?
Have a party in a playhouse in your very own backyard?
Think of one thing in this whole wide world you wouldn't wanna miss
Take your time, close your eyes, and make a wish

She thought it over for a moment, said I know what I'd like to do
My only wish is to make my friends wishes all come true

Would you like to meet with Dolly, hang out with Micky Mouse?
Maybe ride a roller coaster and get turned upside down?
Think of one thing in this whole wide world you wouldn't wanna miss
Take your time, close your eyes, and make a wish



"SKIN (SARA BETH)" by Rascal Flatts

Sara Beth is scared to death
To hear what the doctor will say
She hasn't been well, since the day that she fell
And the bruise it just won't go away

So she sits and she waits with her mother and dad
And flips through an old magazine
Till the nurse with the smile stands at the door
And says will you please come with me

Sara Beth is scared to death
Cause the doctor just told her the news
Between the red cells and white, something's not right
But we're gonna take care of you

Six chances in ten, it won't come back again
With the therapy we're gonna try
It's just been approved, it's the strongest there is
And I think that we caught it in time
And Sara Beth closes her eyes.

She dreams she's dancing
Around and around without any cares
And her very first love is holding her close
And a soft wind is blowing her hair

Sara Beth is scared to death
As she sits holding her mom
Cause it would be a mistake for someone to take
A girl with no hair to the prom

For just this morning, right there on her pillow
Was the cruelest of any surprise
And she cried when she gathered it all in her hands
The proof that she couldn't deny
And Sara Beth closes her eyes

And she dreams she's dancing
Around and around without any cares
And her very first love is holding her close
And a soft wind is blowing her hair

It's quarter to seven, that boy's at the door
And her daddy ushers him in
And when he takes off his cap
They all start to cry
Cause this morning where his hair had all been
Softly she touches just skin

And they go dancing, around and around
Without any cares
And her very first true love is holding her close
And for a moment she isn't scared



"STREETS OF HEAVEN" by Sherrie Austin

Hello God, it's me again. 2:00 a.m., Room 304.
Visiting hours are over, time for our bedside tug of war.
This sleeping child between us may not make it through the night.
I'm fighting back the tears as she fights for her life.

Well, it must be kind of crowded,
On the streets of Heaven.
So tell me: what do you need her for?
Don't you know one day she'll be your little girl forever.
But right now I need her so much more.
She's much too young to be on her own:
Barely just turned seven.
So who will hold her hand when she crosses the streets of Heaven?

Tell me God, do you remember the wishes that she made,
As she blew out the candles on her last birthday cake?
She wants to ride a pony when she'd big enough.
She wants to marry her Daddy when she's all grown up.

Well, it must be kind of crowded,
On the streets of Heaven.
So tell me: what do you need her for?
Don't you know one day she'll be your little girl forever.
But right now I need her so much more.
She's much too young to be on her own:
Barely just turned seven.
So who will hold her hand when she crosses the streets of Heaven?

Lord, don't you know she's my angel
You got plenty of your own
And I know you hold a place for her
But she's already got a home
Well I don't know if you're listenin'
But praying is all that's left to do
So I ask you Lord have mercy, you lost a son once too

And it must be kind of crowded,
On the streets of Heaven.
So tell me: what do you need her for?
Don't you know one day she'll be your little girl forever.
But right now I need her so much more.
Lord, I know once you've made up your mind,
There's no use in beggin'.
So if you take her with you today, will you make sure she looks both ways,
And would you hold her hand when she crosses the streets of Heaven.


Hope that's of some help. Cheers........Mel.