One Life to Love by 33 Miles

A great reminder for all of us...

One Life to Love by 33 Miles

He never thought he cared so much about the minute hand
Until he started praying for, a second chance
If he could only do it all again
He'd trade the long nights that he spent behind his desk
For all he missed

He tells his wife, "I wish that this moment in this room was not me dying, but just spending a little time with you."

You only get just one time around
You only get one shot at this
One chance, to find out
The one thing that you don't wanna miss
One day when it's all said and done
I hope you see that it was enough, this
One ride, one try, one life...
To love....

She never thought she cared so much about those little hands
That held on tight the day she left
Til she was scared to death
Sitting all alone on a hotel bed, the end of the road
The sun had set on her big plans
To feel young again

She picks up the phone, dials the number, hears that little voice
That's haunted every single mile, since she made that choice

You only get just one time around
You only get one shot at this
One chance, to find out
The one thing that you don't wanna miss
One day when it's all said and done
I hope you see that it was enough, this
One ride, one try, one life...
To love............

You only get just one time around
Only get one shot at this
One chance, to find out
The one thing that you don't wanna miss
One day when it's all said and done
I hope you see that it was enough, this
One ride, one try, one life........
One ride, one try, one life........
To love....
To love....

Family Support

My mind keeps drifting back to Saturday during the graveside service. My Grandpa was sitting in a chair. I had Grandpa's right shoulder, my Aunt Linda had his left shoulder, Jeanette had his left hand and my Dad had his right hand. Behind Aunt Linda and I stood my Uncle Harold, who had his arms around Aunt Linda and and I. What a beautiful picture of the support my family provides to one another. This is not the first time our family has come together to support one another...it is done all the time. I don't know what I would do without them. I feel bad for people that do not have the kind of family support I have...I am truly blessed by God. He gave me family...not just the ones I am close to in distance but those far away as well. I know there are a few of my family members that read this so to you I say...thank you and I love you!

Grandma Semple

Yesterday we buried my Grandma Semple. It was kind of a mess...the vault company had the wrong time (even after the confirmed the correct time) and did not arrive until 45 minutes after we had the service. We then were able to bury her. Grandpa and Jamie left as we were all going to Jeanette and Ernie's house for lunch. They made it to Corning so we had to call them to come back. All is all it was beautiful. We had roses for Grandma's grave...red from Grandpa and Jamie, white from Dad, Mom and Shawn and peach from Dustin and I. After the vault lid was on and the praying hands and name tag were on. I took one of the peach roses to drop on top. I figured it would be crooked but that thing landed so perfectly. It really was a beautiful picture left in my mind.

Grandpa had a rough day which is to be expected. He made it through so that is what matters. My prayers daily are for healing and strength for him, emotionally and physically.

About a week ago Dustin played a song for me that he had heard on the radio. He said it would be perfect to play at Grandma's burial. It was beautiful and of course made me cry. When Dustin started the Jeep up yesterday to go to Corning the song was playing. It is a beautiful song. Here are the lyrics to Sissy's Song by Alan Jackson:

Why did she have to go
So young I just don't know why
Things happen half the time
Without reason without rhyme
Lovely, sweet young woman
Daughter, wife and mother
Makes no sense to me
I just have to believe

She flew up to Heaven on the wings of angels
By the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees
And she walks with Jesus and her loved ones waiting
And I know she's smiling saying
Don't worry 'bout me

Loved ones she left behind
Just trying to survive
And understand the why
Feeling so lost inside
Anger shot straight at God
Then asking for His love
Empty with disbelief
Just hoping that maybe

She flew up to Heaven on the wings of angels
By the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees
And she walks with Jesus and her loved ones waiting
And I know she's smiling saying
Don't worry 'bout me

It's hard to say goodbye
Her picture in my mind
Will always be of times I'll cherish
And I won't cry 'cause

She flew up to Heaven on the wings of angels
By the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees
And she walks with jesus and her loved ones waiting
And I know she's smiling saying
Don't worry 'bout me
Don't worry 'bout me
Don`t worry 'bout me

You can also listen to it on YouTube...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1eLe52EH8k

For the song and video you can go here (there is a commercial prior to the video)...http://www.cmt.com/videos/alan-jackson/355885/sissys-song.jhtml

Beware...if you listen to it you just might cry.