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This is How We Walk

by Dale Lund

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This song was inspired by the love and dedication of a family I once stayed with whose son, their only child, had severe cerebral palsy.

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You came as quite a surprise
A little pink boy with baby blue eyes
And a big big world before you
Hey everybody, this here’s my boy
This little bitty bundle of joy
Don’t you think he looks just like me?

We’ll give him our life
We’ll give him our soul
We’ll teach him everything he needs to know
This is how we walk; this is how we fly
This is how we take off to the sky
This is how we work; this is how we play
This is how we thank God for today

As time goes by people start talking
About our little boy who still isn’t walking
They say he’s just not like the others
They say it must be a burden, isn’t it a shame
But they’re talking about my boy, with a heart and a name
And the love of a father and mother

We’ll give him our life
We’ll give him our soul
We’ll teach him everything he needs to know
This is how we walk; this is how we fly
This is how we take off to the sky
This is how we laugh; this is how we cry
This is how we wave bye-bye

Some people say what a sacrifice we’ve made
It’s no sacrifice. It’s love being displayed
And everyday’s a blessing
You’re a sparkling little diamond in the rough
A precious gift God’s given to us
You really are a blessing


We’ll give you our life
We’ll give you our soul
We’ll teach you everything you need to know
This is how we walk; this is how we fly
This is how we take off to the sky
This is how we work; this how we play
This is how we thank God for today
This is how we walk; this is how we fly
This is how we take off to the sky
This is how we laugh
This is how we cry
This is how we tell mommy and daddy goodbye….

© Dale Lund August 1986 Thessaloniki, Greece

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released January 1, 1994
Dale Lund: guitar, lead vocal
Mike and Miriam Greet: background vocals
Tracy Moar: background vocals and female lead vocal
Mindy Einarsson: bass
Jonathan Moran: keyboard, production and engineering

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Dale Lund Vancouver, British Columbia

I was born into a creative family, where jam sessions and art days were part of the fabric of our growing up. Faith in our one true Creator is the weave that held it all together. I've been writing songs since my teens. I like to tell stories in my songs. In each story is a glimmer of the grace held out to us in all aspects of life. I hope as you listen, you will hear and see it. ... more

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