I have sung this song a couple of years ago in an honor choir and our musician just so happened to be the man who wrote the song himself. I can't remember his name but when I do find the sheet music for it I will let you know. he wrote it after Katrina hit and his mother lost everything. Her home her pets her money everything. but inspite of all that she still thanked the Lord for letting her live. When he told us the story and then sang it for us all 300 students felt the sadness in their hearts. It is the most moving song I have ever (and probably ever) heard in my whole life.