Rally Song

by Bette Rod

Bette Rod is a long-time friend with a gentle spirit. She is a caring nurse and one of the most empathetic people I've ever met. That adds to delivery of the many songs she has on her CD, available for purchase. A portion of each song is available for download from the site.

This Rally Song was written during and after a retreat that Bette and I attended. In fact, as the group worked together, struggling with the many issues we were facing, some us contributed a few words here and there to convey some ideas for another song found on the CD, called "I'm No Longer a Victim" (No. 15 on the CD). Even before the CD was out, Bette and Dave sung the Rally Song together at a national Linkup Conference, attended by about 200 survivors and advocates, back in 1995. I was privileged to be there for that spine-tingling presentation, as well.

The two of them have also written "A Song for Peace," adopted by the World Council of Churches for the 2004 Decade to Overcome Violence. You can find much more info, along with the words to this beautiful song. I encourage you to download it and drink in the meaning. What an honor for such a sweet and thoughtful couple! I'm proud to have them both as friends!