Born to the Breed/Gifts from my mother

Sometimes there was roses

Sometimes there was thorns

But I know you're gonna make it

As sure as you were born

-Judy Collins

Freshman year of high school we were required to take a class called Life Skills. I don't remember much about the content of the class, probably a lot of learning about ourselves and how to deal with life's ups and downs. One of the assignments was to find a song that discribed you. My mother was a musician, so I went home and asked her to pick one for me. She pulled out Judy Collin's Born to the Breed. She said at the time that it was because of my interest in the performing arts, I was very interested in drama and she said that my interest in drama was like her interest in music. Barely three years later she was gone, and I was left with memories. It has been nearly 20 years since she "gave" me this song, but this phrase brings me near tears every time I hear it, it is her pushing me a long, telling me that I can do it. I woke up this morning with it echoing in my head, and I while I don't know if today will be roses or thorns, I know that I can carry through. Thanks Mom!