R.I.P. Mindy McCready (November 30, 1975 – February 17, 2013)
“Heaven help me to be strong
I can fight all that I’m feeling
But I can’t do it alone
Help me break this spell that I’m under
Guide my feet and hold me tight
I need ten thousand angels
Watching over me tonight.”
Ten Thousand Angels, Sung by Mindy McCready, Written by Steven Dale Jones & Billy Henderson (1996)
It always breaks my heart when people so young and beautiful and talented think they have nothing to live for.
She had tried to commit suicide several times before. Apparently no one could get through to her and convince her that her life was worth living. So sad. I remember when her songs were on the radio all the time. The one I featured in my post is on one of my favorite country mix tapes.