On December 27th my dear sweet grandma passed away, to go and be together eternally with her sweetheart, my grandpa. Grandma was one of those women that impacted hundreds, and hundreds of peoples lives for the better. She served two missions with grandpa, spent all of their lives loving their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Grandma and Grandpa were never apart for long in life and neither were they in death. Grandpa died a year ago and Grandma went almost immediately into severe Alzheimer's. They were two of the most amazing people I have ever known and I am filled with so much gratitude that they were my grandparents. They both showed complete love for each other, for us, and especially for the Lord. They were wonderful examples and I know I am who I am today partly because of them. This is one of my favorite songs and it fits perfectly for Grandma....Grandpa.
I've heard it said
That people come into our lives for a reason
Bringing something we must learn
And we are led
To those who help us most to grow
If we let them
And we help them in return
Well, I don't know if I believe that's true
But I know I'm who I am today
Because I knew you...
Like a comet pulled from orbit
As it passes a sun
Like a stream that meets a boulder
Halfway through the wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you
I have been changed for good
It well may be
That we will never meet again
In this lifetime
So let me say before we part
So much of me
Is made of what I learned from you
You'll be with me
Like a handprint on my heart
And now whatever way our stories end
I know you have re-written mine
By being my friend...
Like a ship blown from its mooring
By a wind off the sea
Like a seed dropped by a skybird
In a distant wood
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
But because I knew you
I have been changed for good.
And Just to Clear the air
I ask forgiveness
For the things I've done you blame me for.
But then I guess we know there's blame to share,
and none of it seems to matter anymore.
Who can say if I've been changed for the better?
I do believe I have been changed for the better.
And, because I knew you, because I knew you
Because I knew you....I have been changed....
FOR GOOD!!
"For Good" from the Musical Wicked.
3 comments:
I was so sad to hear about your sweet Grandmother's passing. You are so strong and wonderful, Thank you for being there for us when we were going through the same thing. That song fits beautifully doesn't it?
Love you,
M
Oh Lar, I feel ya. You're amazing. Makes sense that your Grandma was incredible as well. Great song choice. Those are definitely some feel good lyrics. Love you lots and lots :)
I'm so sorry for your loss. That's so tough. Especially so close to Christmas. Even though we have the knowledge we have, I still think it's tough. I miss my grandparents.
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