Songs

This is the song I wrote (on piano) and performed for my sister and her husband's wedding in 2008:

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I don't know where this road will lead to
or what I will have to go through.
There are times when I want to say
I just can't make it through one more day.
But I know one thing is true
that I only want to be with you.
So no matter what may come
I will just hang on.

We will walk through the pouring rain
until we see the sun again.
We will face our greatest fears
and dry each other's falling tears.
And no matter what may come
forever we'll hang on.

Take my heart and take my soul,
take my life and don't let go.
Take my hand so I can see
the gift that God has given me.
As I wake each day with you
I'll know that dreams do come true.

Hang on.
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I also wrote a song for each of my children and played it for them on their birthdays one year. This is the song I wrote for my oldest:

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The day you came brought snow from heaven
your smiling face melts my heart still
Some may forsake you and forget you
yet be assured I never will
No matter where this cold world leaves you
No matter how alone you feel
There is a place that you can come to
There is a place where you can heal

I'll walk with you, I'll see you through
and when you fall I'll carry you
Through endless night I'll be your light
When things go wrong I'll set them right
'cause your my child

In dark and starless skies I'll guide you
through mountains steep and capped with snow
When you are hungry I will feed you
And when you're journey's through
you'll know

I walked with you, I saw you through
and when you fell I carried you
Through endless night I was your light
When things went wrong I set them right
'cause your my child

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Here is my youngest daughter's song:

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There's a girl who melts my heart
she's kind and sweet and she is smart
Every day I see her grow
and through the years I've come to know ...

She finds her joy in life's sweet simple things
She stands strong through the struggles that it brings
She loves to run and jump and play
I hope she'll always be that way

Her smiling face, her warm embrace
her laugh so bright, her kiss goodnight
Her endless curiosity

The way she sees with clarity
and tells me just what's on her mind
I wish the whole world could know her
the way I do

Her teddy bear, her light blond hair
Her freckled nose, her cheeks turned rose
She'll always be my little girl
A ray of sunshine in my world

I wish the whole world could know her
the way I do
'cause then the whole world would love her
the way I do

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And my son's song

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Today is the first day of the rest of your life
So make the most of the time that is yours
The world is waiting to see what you'll be
A mouse, or a lion that roars

There is a need for men of courage
who stand for what is true
and who kneel to pray for wisdom
there is a need for a man like you

Because you've got what it takes
to live a life of faith
You've got power and strength inside
There are battles to fight
and your certain to win
if you let Jesus be your guide
In everything you go through
there's someone who believes in you

You've started a journey and the mountains are steep
So many obstacles stand in your way
Wide rivers are raging and clouds block your view
Have faith! You will carry the day

Don't let fear and doubt deceive you
the way will soon be shown
For an unseen hand will lead you
along the path that is yours alone

May your light shine in dark places
and be reflected in the faces
of people you've helped along the way
May your joy in life increase
May you find lasting peace
May you always know the right words to say

In everything you go through
there's someone who believes in you.

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