years ago…..
When I was about 13 I was riding in the car of a very dear friend and she had a song playing that I fell in love with….it was a song that became so special to me. I begged my mom to buy me the cassette (yes, I am that old) and so after telling her why I loved it she said she would get it for me- It was an Amy Grant cassette and I loved it— most every song moved me to tears on it…but my favorite was one that has meant so VERY much to me over the years. I know that when the song was written it was written about God- I get that…but for me- it has always been a song about my earthly Father. I used to tell my mom that it meant that Daddy was so much like Jesus because the song fit both of them— she agreed! I wanted to share the words today because-well….I just miss my dad so much today:
I may not be every mother’s dream for her little girl,
And my face may not grace the mind of everyone in the world.
But that’s all right, as long as I can have one wish I pray:
When people look inside my life, I want to hear them say,
She’s got her Father’s eyes,
Her Father’s eyes;
Eyes that find the good in things,
When good is not around;
Eyes that find the source of help,
When help just can’t be found;
Eyes full of compassion,
Seeing every pain;
Knowing what you’re going through
And feeling it the same.
Just like my Father’s eyes,
My Father’s eyes,
My Father’s eyes,
Just like my Father’s eyes.
And on that day when we will pay for all the deeds we have done,
Good and bad they’ll all be had to see by everyone.
And when you’re called to stand and tell just what you saw in me,
More than anything I know, I want your words to be….chorus
If he were able to know I would tell him—Dad- those words lyears ago meant so much to me because that is the kind of man you are…and they still mean the same to me now. I am blessed because of his life.
thank you for still continuing to pray—
