My Favorite Things about Christmas, part 2

Last year I shared the lyrics to Cherie Call's song "One Star." That was before I owned her album Gifts. She's probably my favorite songwriter of all time. I had the privilege of meeting her once after a concert she did with Katie Thompson. Also, Cherie got married a year before me, almost to the day, and our pregnancies (both her two and my two) have overlapped. So, here are the lyrics to a gorgeous song, from Gifts, about what Christmas means. It reminds me of Kenneth Cope's song "Broken Things," which, I believe, was inspired by THIS.

Broken Hearts Like Mine
(Cherie Call)
It was right around this time of year, not too long ago
That was when I heard the news that he wasn’t coming home
Now there’s just something about this holiday that just tears me up inside
But Jesus was born, and He lived, and He died for broken hearts like mine

I see the gifts and the Christmas trees, and I don’t think these things are wrong
I just don’t want to break down under all these lights, so I still can’t sing the songs
Because the melodies turn to memories, and the only peace on earth I find
Is knowing Jesus was born, and He lived, and He died for broken hearts like mine

I can feel the tenderness of friends who care
I can see the children playing everywhere
I just try to fade into the scenery
‘Cause everyone is meant to be Christmasing
I am not homeless or alone or poor
Sometimes I’m content to be ignored
But that doesn’t mean that I don’t believe
Believing is what saves me in times like these

Jesus was born in a stable, so He must know how it can be
Sometimes I feel like this holiday doesn’t have a place for me
But when it’s all I can do just to make it through this bittersweet Christmastime
I remember Jesus was born and He lived and He died
For broken hearts like mine

I’ll be singing once again, I just need a little time
I’m thankful that Jesus was born, and He lived, and He died for broken hearts like mine

* a sound clip is HERE *