By WSB-TV – Atlanta
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A New York school choir is warming hearts with a special performance for one of its teachers.
Adriana Lopez was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, according to PS22’s YouTube channel.
In her honor, the Staten Island students sang Martina McBride’s “I’m Gonna Love You Through It.”
Lopez watched the performance, sobbing, as the children held up pink flowers for her.
McBride's lyrics are about staying strong through cancer:
She dropped the phone and burst into tears
The doctor just confirmed her fears
Her husband held it in and held her tight
Cancer don’t discriminate or care if you’re just 38
With three kids who need you in their lives
He said, "I know that you’re afraid and I am, too
But you’ll never be alone, I promise you"
When you’re weak, I’ll be strong
When you let go, I’ll hold on
When you need to cry, I swear that I’ll be there to dry your eyes
When you feel lost and scared to death
Like you can’t take one more step
Just take my hand, together we can do it
I’m gonna love you through it.