Monday, November 9, 2009

Remembering

 


Two songs that put our time with dad into perspective and reminds me of my parents last evening together. A year later I still cry my eyes out when I hear these on the radio. Can't tell you how much we miss this wonderful man. He was so good to let us bug and pick on him. (as you can tell in the picture, Melinda is crackin up) His sense of humor was amazing!! I am forever thankful for the wonderful memories we have of dad. Especially love having such life-like dreams with him. Thanks Melinda and Angela for a wonderful late night of memories and crying. What a healing balm.


"Awake"
by Josh Groban

A beautiful and blinding morning
The world outside begins to breathe
See clouds arriving without warning
I need you here to shelter me

And I know that only time will tell us how
To carry on without each other

So keep me awake to memorize you
Give me more time to feel this way
We can't stay like this forever
But I can have you next to me today

If I could make these moments endless
If I could stop the winds of change
If we just keep our eyes wide open
Then everything would stay the same

And I know that only time will tell me how
We'll carry on without each other

So keep me awake for every moment
Give us more time to be this way
We can't stay like this forever
But I can have you next to me today

We'll let tomorrow wait, you're here, right now, with me
All my fears just fall away, when you are all I see

We can't stay like this forever
But I have you here today

And I will remember
Oh I will remember
Remember all the love we shared today
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"To Where You Are"
by Josh Groban

Who can say for certain
Maybe you're still here
I feel you all around me
Your memory, so clear

Deep in the stillness
I can hear you speak
You're still an inspiration
Can it be (?)
That you are mine
Forever love
And you are watching over me from up above

Fly me up to where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile to know you're there
A breath away not far
To where you are

Are you gently sleeping
Here inside my dream
And isn't faith believing
All power can't be seen

As my heart holds you
Just one beat away
I cherish all you gave me everyday
'Cause you are my
Forever love
Watching me from up above

And I believe
That angels breathe
And that love will live on and never leave

Fly me up
To where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile
To know you're there
A breath away not far
To where you are

I know you're there
A breath away not far
To where you are

7 comments:

Em and AJ said...

What a special post. Certain things (such as songs) or whatever do trigger those moments where you end up bawling your eyes out. I think it is all part of the healing process after a close loved one has passed on and it helps to have those family members there healing along with you.

Marianne said...

Your dad is the best!

We're missing him too.

Love to you today. <3

Roberts' family said...

Beautiful. That's the song I think of as well. Love you and thanks also.

10zfam said...

what a nice tribute-so glad you were able to be with your sisters to remember your dad

Jenny said...

What a beautiful tribute. I know your dad is missed and loved very much. I'm sure he's so proud of you as he watches from heaven.

Love you and thinking of you today!

Paige said...

It is hard to believe that it has been a year. Those songs are both beautiful. Love to you guys.

Colby and Amber Vanderbeek said...

I can't believe it has been a year. Your dad was and is a great man and is very missed! We love you guys!