CHUCK GIRARD- Singer, Songwriter, Recording Artist, and Worship Leader
A Pioneer of Contemporary Christian Music, Member and Co-Founder of the CCM group 'LOVE SONG.'
A Pioneer of Contemporary Christian Music, Member and Co-Founder of the CCM group 'LOVE SONG.'
the stand
This was a song which celebrated the courage and integrity of my wife Karen, as she stood by me during my time of deliverance from alcohol addiction.
I like to say, “we have been married, many, many years, and it’s all her fault”. A consequence of my sin in this area was the fact that she grew on so many levels as a person during my addiction, and I was too medicated to be a partaker in these triumphs and victories in her life. In fact, my addiction was in so many ways the catalyst for many of these areas of her personal growth.
But, one cannot live in what I call “coulda, shoulda woulda." One must realize what’s done is done and cannot be changed. At this point, one must just look forward to the salvation and healing of Jesus, as He works his good out of these life situations.
Ironically, I originally wrote the lyric from a first person male perspective to personalize it for my vocal. I quickly realized that since this lyric wasn’t fictional, but directly about Karen, I should change the song to a female third person perspective.
I have had many comments from women throughout the years who have identified with the lyric, saying that in many ways it reflected their personal experience.
Chuck
I like to say, “we have been married, many, many years, and it’s all her fault”. A consequence of my sin in this area was the fact that she grew on so many levels as a person during my addiction, and I was too medicated to be a partaker in these triumphs and victories in her life. In fact, my addiction was in so many ways the catalyst for many of these areas of her personal growth.
But, one cannot live in what I call “coulda, shoulda woulda." One must realize what’s done is done and cannot be changed. At this point, one must just look forward to the salvation and healing of Jesus, as He works his good out of these life situations.
Ironically, I originally wrote the lyric from a first person male perspective to personalize it for my vocal. I quickly realized that since this lyric wasn’t fictional, but directly about Karen, I should change the song to a female third person perspective.
I have had many comments from women throughout the years who have identified with the lyric, saying that in many ways it reflected their personal experience.
Chuck
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