I thought of this the other day and realized that I hadn't written it down anywhere. I want to share it here, Just So You Know.
In the first week following Gary's death I had lots of things going through my head, most of which I don't even remember. But I do remember that two songs kept coming into my mind, as songs sometimes do.
Lucky by Jason Mraz, featuring Colbie Caillat (youtube video here)
1,2,3,4 by Plain White T's (youtube video here)
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Awwww, great song choices. I would have had music going through my head too after going through that.
ReplyDeleteI was really impressed with how you could talk about things today with such poise. You and Gary were so totally grounded. Very cool.
I've been meaning to tell you about music and some of my struggle as Mom was going through her final days. I don't remember the timing of either of these incidents, but I know it was in the last year before she died.
ReplyDeleteOne morning as I was getting ready for work, I was feeling particularly down. I had dark thoughts and suddenly the chorus of "Called to Serve" came into my mind. You know the words, but I will write them here: Onward, ever onward as we glory in His name, Onward ever onward as we glory in His name. Forward, pressing forward....
The second one was some months later as I was driving on the freeway to work. I don't remember being particularly down that morning, just the overwheling feeling of the situation in which I was engulfed. Again, out of the blue came the song "You'll Never Walk Alone". I hadn't heard the song in years, but obviously the message was very timely. It ends with the words - Walk on, walk on with hope in your heart and you'll never walk alone.
What great comfort I received in these two instances. I knew each time that Heavenly Father knew my situation and sent these musical messages to lift me. I know that so often during that ordeal, I was buoyed by the Spirit when it was most needed.
Thanks for letting me share.
Love,
Dad
What rock have I been hiding under??? I've never heard either song, but I like them both! I have always found music to be very healing too.
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