Rachel E. Watson

When You asked how I've been here without you

I'd like to say I've been fine and I do. 

But we both know the truth is hard to come by

And if I told the truth, that's not quite true 

Some days are diamonds some days are stones 

Sometimes the hard times won't leave me alone 

Sometimes a cold wind blows a chill in my bones 

Some days are diamonds some days are stones. 

Now the face that I see in my mirror

More and more is a stranger to me 

More and more I can see there's a danger 

In becoming what I never thought I'd be 

Some days are diamonds some days are stones 

Sometimes the hard times won't leave me alone 

Sometimes a cold wind blows a chill in my bones 

Some days are diamonds some days are stones. 

Some days are diamonds some days are stones 

Sometimes the hard times won't leave me alone 

Sometimes a cold wind blows a chill in my bones 

Some days are diamonds some days are stones.

This seems to be mostly a song about loneliness, about being separated from your love. But it calls to me for other reasons. I think of it as a good anthem for anyone who deals with mood swings, whether at a normal level or in a heightened way because of a mood disorder/brain chemistry issue. Like me, a person who deals with depression and anxiety.

I am thankful today is a diamond for me. My heart goes out to those for whom today is a stone. Some of you are stuck in a hard time, a cold wind is blowing, and there's a chill in your bones. May you know you are not alone. May God bring you peace and comfort as you walk through the valley of the shadow.

Learn more about "The Music Is You"

If you liked what you heard, be assured this John Denver tribute album is chock full of plenty more goodness. Browse the track listings on Amazon, buy the album on iTunes or find it at your local book and music store.

Read more of my blog posts about music.