Hi GuyThis is my first blog so bear with me. A local singer wrote this song when his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, it was played on our local radio yesterday as pat of the fundraising for Race for Life which takes place in Belfast on 31st May. I have substituted the word"lady" to sister and modified some of the other words to suit, as those of you who know me and my sister Liz on chat will understand why. I hope you like it, but it is to all of yo people out there who are bravely fighting this awful disease, but especially to my wonderful sister Liz ( she hates all this soppiness so I won't embaas her anymore.
My sister's got a red badge of courage
she wears it like a medal on her heart
she wears it with pride like most people wear a smile
and no-one else but me can see her scars
My sister's got a red badge of courage
it's one that you can't steal and yo can't buy
it's not a thing that you can hold, but it means more to her than gold
and it's wrapped around her heart like an old flag
Chorus
My sister she's a fighter, she's a winner
but she's not the type to boast or brag or swear
This last year I have seen the woman in her
thats makes me proud to say I belong to her
My sister's in the roll call of hero's
of those with nothing else to lose but life
for whose few remaining years, ae filled with days of constant fears
but who will never quit or give up on the fight
My sister's got a red badge of courage
she's joined the ranks of those who know the score
for whom each day is still a prize, a gift that she can't toss aside
for it's too prescious to be wasted like before
Yes my sister's got a red badge of courage
It's the one thin I am sure she's rather not have
When you ask me what war ans what she got it for
I say bravery in the face of cetain death.
Love you Liz and I am so very proud of you.
Jo Mac
