Story behind a song I love

I have listened to this song so many times in the car and just let the tears fall. It's the lyrics... they are incredible. For anyone who has ever felt heartbroken or lost or if life has taken an unexpected turn we can't understand, the reminders of hope and renewal in this song are amazing. "Would you dare would you dare to believe that you still have a reason to sing? Cause the pain that you’ve been feeling, it can’t compare to the joy that’s coming. So hold on you gotta wait for the light. Press on and just fight the good fight. Cause the pain that you’ve been feeling, it’s just the dark before the morning." I wish I could write words so beautiful.

I did not know the real life story behind the song, but it's awesome and very worth sharing.