There is hope. This book outlines, step by step what I did to GET BETTER! It will be available in the summer or fall of 2003. Just click on the picture.
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THE CLOWN
Look at me I'm the clown
My smile is turned upside down
I joke, I laugh and I play
You think I'm having a great day
As my laugh grows louder still
In my stomach I feel ill
But I know the louder I laugh outside
It's really sadness I'm trying to hide
I want my smile turned up again
How to do that I can't begin
I started to look around and see
Why the sadness has come over me
I wore the mask so no one could tell
The sadness deep inside I feel
Then I asked Jesus into my heart
I began to play a much different part
The frown on my face was no more
No painted smile when I walk out the door
Jesus never promised a perfect life
But, today I let him handle the strife
He will always walk by my side
Behind the mask I no longer hide
Danni Scully (c)copyright 2002
JUST PAINT
I started painting again not long ago
I was scared to death, I'll have you know
Could I do this again, I wasn't sure
I asked my teacher if He knew the cure
His words were to pick up that brush
Put paint on the canvas, do not rush
Anything, everything that comes to mind
Just go through the motions this time
You may not feel like it or may not be sure
Just doing it will be your cure
It will come back, you will see
You are an artist, So just be
This bit of advice has made me think
How I have let things take me to the brink
When things got tough, this one was gone
Leaving way too many things undone
Adversity for me has brought me fear
And running away, too many a tear
I think I'll turn in my running shoes now
I must admit, I'm not sure how
The words of an artist ring in my ear
Each time, I'm enveloped with fear
Don't worry, don't say you caint'
Roll up your sleeves girl, and Just Paint
Danni Scully (c)copyright 2002
WHAT IS A FRIEND
To lift us up when we are down
To help erase the frown
To listen when times are hard
No matter how much we are scarred
To share things big and small
To surprise with an unexpected call
To always lend a listening ear
Help wipe away a stray tear
To laugh at an old joke
The right words often spoke
To help us through when times the worst
Share excitement when I'm about to burst
A friend is there just to listen
When teary eyes start to glisten
To share in life's unending strife
As we walk the cobblestones of life
A friend is there most of all
To share our days big or small
Danni Scully (c)copyright 2002
THE STRENGTH WITHIN
There is a will inside of me
One that wishes to be free
From the darkness that is within
Digging deep I muster a grin
This illness will not take me down
Only so long will there be a frown
I call upon my hidden will
I am in there somewhere still
How I work to some may be odd
Before I begin, I must talk to God
I must look at things differently
To find what works best for me
I stop problems before they begin
No alcohol at all, so I don't fall into sin
I manage my money, that is best
No checkbooks or credit cards like the rest
To keep control is what I teach
And now, peace is within reach
Danni Scully (c)copyright 2002
KIDS!!!
The things I do as a Mom
Would seem ridiculous to some
Late nights pacing the floor
Waiting, listening for a key in the door
It began with diapers to change
Screaming at 3:00 am, out of my range
Cooking and cleaning there is no end
Replace the buttons, and there's pants to mend
Jr. High braces and pimples on the face
Leather or lace? Frankly I prefer lace!
Sometimes the hems are way too high
Belly button shirts? I think I'll die
Ears are for piercing, not tongues or the nose
I can tell by the look I'm stepping on toes
I sure don't care much for some of these styles
I remember faded bell bottoms, went many miles
I love them anyway, this is true
It's all worth it, when I hear, "Mom I love you"
Danni Scully (c)copyright 2002
CLEAN!
Piles and piles of junk lay around
Not a place to sit could be found
Dishes and crud was all over the sink
This has got to stop I began to think
So I sat down and made a list
A quick sketch, you get the gist
And over my list I slowly read
The tops of the curtains, and under the bed
The plan to clean was a simple one
After all, this might be fun
I stuck to my list to keep me on track
I went through every pile and stack
Throwing away junk by the bag and box
Finding buried, several old clocks
Out the door went all the trash
Things I didn't need quickly became cash
Now everything is in it's proper place
When company comes, I can show my face
Danni Scully (c)copyright 2002
I AM JUST LIKE YOU
Do not be afraid, I won't hurt you
You see, I am a person too
I have a plan filled with hope
Yes, I have an illness, and I must cope
Please don't feel sorry for me
I am just like you, that's the key
We all have good days and bad
There is help for me, don't be sad
I must take medication every day
But, that doesn't mean I cannot play
I want a job, a family, to be a wife
To be married, a husband for life
I believe in God, same as you
Best of all, He loves me too
Don't treat me different at all
I am a friend, so give me a call
Lunch or a movie sure would be nice
You definitely won't have to ask twice
I am thoughtful, and a good friend
Now that you know, don't make this the end
