Life is a Gift: A Song for my Children

I wrote this yesterday and sang it this morning for my kids while they were eating breakfast.  They said they loved it, even though I probably made their ears bleed... my voice was cracking a lot this morning.  I think I am getting a cold.  LOL.... regardless, they listened graciously.  After I was done singing it, Bre asked me what prompted me to write this for them.  I explained my reasoning, and I won't go into the whole long explanation for it here, but I will say the gist of it... I want them to remember to take the road less travelled.  I want them to not live in fear of life, but to really, really live life big and well.  I know they are getting so big and life is moving so fast.  I wanted them to have a song that echoed the words I say to them in the hopes that it will pick them up in just the right way one day when they need it.  My three kids are the biggest inspiration to me... the very best thing about life.  I am blessed beyond what words could quantify.  They are each such beautiful people, and such individuals with unique gifts and strengths and quirks.  My heart is full every time I look at them, so I needed to write them a song, cuz' that's just what I do when my heart is spilling over.

“Life is a Gift: A Song for my Children”

mg ~ 5/20/14

Vs 1:

Don’t take the safe route.

Always stand your ground.

Be you and be proud.

Love big and love loud.

Find beauty in all things.

Be thankful for small things.

Laugh more.  Worry less.

God made you with purpose.

Chorus:

It will all be okay.

Tomorrow is a new day.

Life is a gift,

So live.

Vs 2:

Take time just for you.

Stop.  Enjoy the view.

Work hard.  Play hard, too.

Don’t forget, God loves you.

Dream big and take risks.

Practice forgiveness.

The hard times make us grow.

You’re stronger than you know.

Chorus:

It will all be okay.

Tomorrow is a new day.

Life is a gift,

So live.

Outtro:

You are a treasure.

Your worth can’t be measured.