I did meet Lynn for coffee yesterday. We had a great and far-ranging conversation. I saw God’s healing processes at work within him as we spoke. It’s so obvious that he misses Carla so but also that he has found a way to cope. I woke up this morning and shortly thereafter the first line of the first verse came into my mind. I went and got my phone and started writing. Lynn and Carla, your love was obvious, special and at a level that the rest of us all strive to achieve. I hope this song captures a tiny bit of the essence of what I believe you must be feeling.
May you feel and recognize God moving in your life today and always!
JOHN
‘God Has Blessed Us So’
I keep a photo in the pocket of my heart of
Someone so dear to me who has departed
From this life we shared together
Twenty months, ten days, and fifteen hours ago
She left the pain and hurt cancer imparted
My agony will last forever
I know that she is still with God in another of life’s phases
Full of so many questions ’bout this new world she now faces
Waiting impatiently for me to join her there
Our love continuing to grow, our souls still share
Our precious mem’ries, God has blessed us so
I keep on looking through the albums of my mem’ry
Just to keep the pictures fresh within my mind
Sharp and bright, dreams made together
Children, grandkids, friends made throughout the years
The laughter, tears and joy, treasured bits of time
Go flashing past my eyes forever
I know that she is still with God in another of life’s phases
Full of so many questions ’bout this new world she now faces
Waiting impatiently for me to join her there
Our love continuing to grow, our souls still share
Our precious mem’ries, God has blessed us so
I must keep going life moves ever onward each day
The love she gave us all has now continued
Back to her, as it will, forever
I make it through each day by thanking God for her
Her message and her hope for all God’s children
Remembering, time spent together
I know that she is still with God in another of life’s phases
Full of so many questions ’bout this new world she now faces
Waiting impatiently for me to join her there
Our love continuing to grow, our souls still share
Our precious mem’ries, God has blessed us so
Thanks for the mem’ries, God you’ve blessed me so.
Copyright December 3, 2011 John Lage, Jr. All rights reserved.
