Fix You

Today was a particularly challenging day at work. Actually, it's been about two weeks worth of challenging days. How my personal life is still intact, I'm not quite sure. After a frustrating, unnerving, odd, and down-right sad way to end the day, I was reminded why I do this job on my drive home. The song "Fix You" by Coldplay came on the radio, and the words reminded me why this job is important to me. The words reminded me of the bigger picture. Somehow, even through the heartache, I've found more determination to finish off the summer with. These kids need us, and frankly, I'm not about to let them down. I'm not about to let myself down. This is so much bigger than a summer.


When you try your best but you don't succeed
When you get what you want but not what you need
When you feel so tired but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse

And the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

And high up above or down below
When you're too in love to let it go
But if you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you

Tears stream down your face
When you lose something you cannot replace
Tears stream down your face
And I

Tears stream down your face
I promise you I will learn from my mistakes
Tears stream down your face
And I

Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you