Last night my son sent a link to this video. It was his tender, careful response to my post earlier this week. Somehow, in spite of my radio travels, I don't ever recall hearing the song. How did I miss it? Maybe God saved it for this moment... I've watched it several times now. It has brought back memories, a few tears, and many thoughts. It is amazing how time changes our outlook on life and situations.
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Oh my goodness. Wow. That really took me back, right down to the football player (although Alan's jersey was green and white:). I wouldn't change a thing. Thanks for sharing that, Martha.
ReplyDeleteThe first time I heard this song I was driving on the winding mountain interstate through Kentucky in 2006. It was all I could do to stay on the road!
ReplyDeleteHere's another one, if you can take it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk5K-eTTkfM
Heather, I thought of you when I watched the video too. (I didn't have a football player, although he does love the game, but the story is still the same.)
ReplyDeleteJim, this (the new video) is what we were going through last year, although you weren't my little girl getting married and I was not the daddy. Instead it was my little boy growing into a man, spreading his wings, and flying away. I had to let you go because this is God's plan.
One day, not so long ago it seems, my parents let me go too. They said goodbye not knowing when or if they would ever see me again. I'm not quite sure how they did it, and they have never shared that pain with me. Somehow they put me into the Father's hands trusting He would take care of me and He did. I know He's there with you too.
Yeah, just the lyrics seemed appropriate. I haven't watched the video. This one I heard driving home after my vacation in Minnesota last August.
ReplyDeleteOkay, enough making me cry! Jim, I don't know what we all would have done without you.
ReplyDeleteWell, if that isn't the perfect song, I don't know what would be.
ReplyDeleteJimmy, I am not sure I can take another video. Especially if it is about that baby getting married. What are you trying to do to us??:)
ReplyDeleteMartha, I have often marveled over the strength of my parents, as well. I think of them standing in the driveway (probably similar to when you left) and waving to me and Alan and our baby girl as we drove away with our little U-haul. They never complained to me about how hard it was for them, although I know it must have been so difficult.
very touching.
ReplyDeleteAhh.. will tears mess up my key board?
ReplyDeleteIt's 5 in the morning and I have T. and family coming over today. You see, God gave me ... just one.
I am eternally grateful for his gift. Hugs.
I watched it right now and it gave me goose bumps! How true it is....
ReplyDeleteMartha, I never knew the details of this story about you. I knew you both were young... but wow. Thanks for sharing. Isn't God good to take all things and use them for HIS good?
ReplyDeleteYes, Carla, He is!
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