Beautiful Boy

I don't have much to say tonight, but I did have this beautiful picture to share that Lou took this morning.  This song has been playing in my head all day today.  I always loved it, and when I learn how to edit a video I am going to cut my own video of Ty to this music.  In the meantime, I'll share one featuring darling, darling, darling John. 


Beautiful Boy - John Lennon
Close your eyes,
Have no fear,
The monsters gone,
He's on the run and your daddy's here,

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful,
Beautiful Boy,

Before you go to sleep,
Say a little prayer,
Every day in every way,
It's getting better and better,

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful,
Beautiful Boy,

Out on the ocean sailing away,
I can hardly wait,
To see you to come of age,
But I guess we'll both,
Just have to be patient,
'Cause it's a long way to go,
A hard row to hoe,
Yes it's a long way to go,
But in the meantime,

Before you cross the street,
Take my hand,
Life is what happens to you,
While your busy making other plans,

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful,
Beautiful Boy,
Darling, darling,
Darling TY.

Comments

  1. JanineMay 18, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    You are such a poet..... He is beautiful!!!!!! And so are you!
    You are a beautiful mommy!!!!!!!!! And an amazing one too!!!!

    We continue to pray and think of all the Campbells ALL the TIME!
    Love,
    Janine

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  2. SuMay 18, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Thinking of you!
    Love,
    Susana

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  3. Brooke : )May 18, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    <3

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  4. Rosalyn GaztambideMay 18, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Beautiful song, by a beautiful man, dedicated by a beautiful mom for a beautiful boy.

    Before we go to sleep,
    we say a little prayer.
    That Super Ty tomorrow,
    feels better.

    In the long road you are traveling,
    know you are NEVER alone.
    Things are and will be better and better.

    Darling Ty!
    Love you!

    Good night!

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  5. mojzisekMay 18, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    one of my favorite songs...so appropriate...thinking of Ty..

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  6. TinkMay 18, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Seeing these new pictures of him breaks my heart but his perserverance pumps it right back up! He truly is Super Ty and ur are Super Mom! I wish u guys all a restful night sleep and a week of quick recovery... Much Love xoxoxo

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  7. CDN MummyMay 19, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I have always loved that song too. I have the version by Ben Harper on my Ipod. I hope everything is going as planned and you get to go home soon. Love and prayers from Canada!

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  8. ChrisMay 19, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Campbell Family, this too shall pass...Ty is simply precious, he is SUPER-TY and will change the world, in my eyes he already has! Stay strong, you have so many praying, believing, and loving you all..even if we are complete strangers; your family, its values,faith, determination and strength are remarkable.
    Love,
    Leslie

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  9. Anna from CaliforniaMay 19, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    this is a beautiful song for your precious lil Ty. God has to hear us, he must hear all of our prayers for your precious lil Ty. i am forever praying for a miracle for superTy. may God bless him and answer all of our prayers.
    always, always thinking of Ty and praying for Ty and your family

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  10. VondaMay 19, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    This song is beautiful as well and I thought of you.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l09AJ9lXSE&playnext=1&list=PL13DADFC08496D822

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  11. stellau1May 19, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    That is the most beautiful picture of our precious fighter. I look at that face and my heart melts. Much love and positive thoughts.

    Elaine

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  12. maryeking83May 20, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Ty is so much more than beautiful!!!

    Love you all!!!

    Mary E. King and the rest of the King family

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  13. Colleen RosenMay 20, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Ty is hands down the best looking cancer/chemo patient. It's a great reminder of the perfection of his numerous healthy cells. He looks fresh and juicy! Gonna take a bite!

    Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful Boy!!!!

    I'm gonna call you this morning as soon as I find my phone. If you don't answer, you get a song on your voicemail ;)

    ps Hi Lou!!! Love ya!

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