[Standing all the way] pink ribbon original Rachael Chatoor

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Inspired by a Melissa Etheridge interview, I found myself questioning how I might feel, what I might hear in my mind, were I to be told that I have breast cancer.
Lyrics:

Doctor please slow down I don't understand, Lets get back to talking about the weather
It seems to me, you're saying I m not getting better

I hear a voice inside, screaming, crying, asking why?
Praying you are wrong
What about my boy and girl?
Right now, im their whole damn world
What do they do if Im gone?

I intend to fight this
You don't know the future So I'm going to write it!

Finding all good things to say, wearing my pink ribbon every day. I'll be standing all the way.

Doctor please tell me cause I need to know,
what I can do to really face it
I can't believe you're saying, you just cant erase this

Hear a voice inside, pleading, someone turn this tide
Theres so much more to do
Ive never been so mad
Lost, confused, or deeply sad
don't wanna believe my life is through

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Hear the voice inside strong detrmined full of pride
There so much left to give
no matter what the time
I'm going to make the most and I will
Show my babies how to live

© Rachael Chatoor 2008



As I wrote this song, I really struggled with the feelings I experienced. I wrote the song for everyone, for survivors and for people who have moved on, yet lived strong and well and full of love, life, and hope, while fighting cancer of any kind.

There were many moments, I found myself, crying right out loud, as certain words came to me, and
my whole body would be filled with energy when certian lines just sounded right.

I often considered my father's (Ken Waterman) own brave battle with cancer as I wrote this.

My Dad's soul moved on to another place, last Sept 2007. He lived a full and happy two years beyond, the "three months" diagnosis that doctors gave him.

My Dad was the sort of man who was a postitive energy at all times, he never said a negative word to anyone. He believed and LIVED, like he was not going to die.

He continued to work devotedly for the YMCA, he spent his free time coaching youth hockey, and was found to be golfing, whenever he could slip away. He even played a round of golf, just days before entering the hospital, for the final time.

The doctors who tended him, were openly amazed that he was golfing only days prior, & told him so as they looked over his charts with wide eyes, admiration, and disbelief.

I witnessed this myself as we sat in the Emergency room, I was so proud of my Dad, on that day especially.

He was still showing people how to live and how to believe. He still joked with all the doctors and nurses, and made everyone around him, feel good about themselves.

That was his magic, & he refused to stop sharing his positive message.

The words 'standing all the way' in this song, refers to my Dad's last golf game, and his message that no matter what the size of the bump in the road, you can still spend your time believing, and loving the people around you, right now, today.

Love you Dad, thank you for your help with this.

And wishes of love, courage, and strength, go out to my sisters in the world who are living with breast cancer, or any kind of cancer.

I truly love you all, for helping me to heal a hurt and connect with a spirit.

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[leahbelles2482]

Thanks for a song that says so much. I was with my wife through her journey with cancer and she had the same thoughts (as did I and I wasnt the 1 going through the appointments and treatments.)It took me a few listens as I couldnt make it thru the 1st time. But every day I have experiences such as this gives me strength and a greater passion for doing Leah proud. Little baby steps at this stage but I think today could be a big day as you have filled me full of inspiration. Thanks and god bless

[rachaelpachel]

Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I can't tell you how much I appreciate it. I am thinking of you, and sending you warm wishes. Leah is proud, I know it. When you feel her, believe in it, she will be walking with you.

[maddiegeorgi]

Rachel, I performed your song at the Hard Rock Cafe "Pinktober" event. It's on my channel...I hope I did it justice! Thanks for writing such a beautiful song!!!

[rachaelpachel]

You did a beautiful job Maddie, I am so proud you covered the song. xoxo

To readers, Maddies video has been posted as a vidoe response to this one (above), please go have a listen and say hi!

[maddiegeorgi]

This is so beautiful. I'm playing in a breast cancer awareness benefit and would love to sing this song. Any chance I could get the chords?

[rachaelpachel]

I sent you an email with the chords Maddie!

xoxoxo

[melissa1xx]

wow that was beautiful... you sing with so much compassion..just like melissa etheridge does when she sings about how she had cancer... keep singing...God has blessed you with a beautiful voice...

[melissa1xx]

awesome singing. powerful song.. i lost my mom to breast cancer on august 17th 2001...and even though its been 9 years the hurt of losing her will always be there.. when she died a part of me did also, but my faith has kept me going... without God i wouldnt have made it this far...and even though no one will ever replace my real mom God brought someone into my life almost 3 years ago who is like a mom to me..i will never forget my mom... i miss you mom...

[willythewave]

I CAN NOT absolutely CAN NOTwatch this video and listen to this song without getting all emotional. I`ll never forget the circumstances it was written under or the comradery I felt with you when you posted it. Thank you Racheal for such a beautifull heartfelt song and performace I know how much it hurt.

I want you to know I havent forgotten you even though I havent been around for a year or so.

I wish you and your family an abundance of blessings.

I love you and miss you dear friend.

George

[alexandraxxxxxx]

I remember this is how I found your channel , this is still one of my fav vids here...your amazing my dear friend..;))

[MasterKaii]

i lost my mum two weeks ago to breast cancer at 42 im 17 breaks my heart everytime i hear your song i went with her thru it all and this song if you dont mind i would like to play it at her funeral.

Please let me know.

[LoveLightsPeace]

Love, Light, and Peace be with you on your journey sister. ~Namaste

[jacboyslim]

Love the heart felt passion.

[pavijangp]

The very emotional performance...

Thumb up!!

[bebaylamas07]

amazing job!!!!!

[Broatch6]

"Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night"

Dylan Thomas...a famous Welsh poet who died of drink !