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A friend of my 17 year old daughter took his own life last week and was buried yesterday on the 24th. My heart breaks for his family and friends as he was only 18. I wrote this song a short time ago and was debating on whether to post it or not. Since this happened, it seemed appropriate. As a mom of two teenage daughters, I have realized that we don't always know what is going on in their minds. This hits home for me because I have had to deal with my own daughter questioning suicide. I would have never even thought those thoughts could enter her mind.
All I want to say is, Love your family, now.
Lyrics:
Every day we take for granted
The people in our lives
Do we take the time to notice
Do we take the time to care
Will we wake one day and they're gone away,
Life can be unfair
Hold them close, Hold them tight
Tell them everything will be alright
Now's the time, make things right
For tomorrow may not come
We don't know what tomorrow holds
We only have today....
Now's the time to hold a hand
It's the time to understand
Share your love, like no one else can
Tell them once, Tell them twice
Tell them three times that you love them
Hold them close, don't let go
Tell them that you're thinking of them
They need you, You need them
Don't let go
We dont know what tomorrow holds
We don't know
We only have today....today.
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Gail... &mdash 03/25/08 - 10:32:34 AM
I'm so sorry for your daughter and her friends family.
Please send them my best regards. Ask them to remain strong and remember the good times.
As always your song was deep, moving, and exquisitely performed!
Mark [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Mark &mdash 03/25/08 - 09:34:50 PM
I appreciate your comments very much. My daughter is doing very well and I believe this experience, as painful as it is, also shows her a very different perspective that she needed to see. [ Reply to This ]
there with you &mdash 03/25/08 - 10:34:59 AM
Dearest Gail... a year ago we bought flowers for my daughter to lay at a bridge underpass near her high school, where a friend of hers was accidentally killed while walking back to school at lunch, by another student driving back to the same school. It touched all of us. These sudden tragedies hit us parents really hard, and it is so difficult to adequately explain to our children how much they mean to us. Thank you for sharing this important message... and playing/writing/singing it so beautifully, as you always do. You mean a great deal to your family too, remember that... and of course, you mean a lot to a friend over here too :-)
ttfn,
Eduard [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Eduard &mdash 03/25/08 - 09:40:15 PM
We have so much in common. I am so grateful to have you as a friend. You are just wonderful. Thanks for the sweet comments and for sharing in the message. [ Reply to This ]
. &mdash 03/25/08 - 10:48:05 AM
..this moved me very much it actually made me cry reading the description & hearing Your beautiful song...blessings to Your Family & Friends I'll pray for you tonite ThankYou so much for sharing good You put it here ! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 03/25/08 - 09:41:16 PM
I appreciate the prayers more than you know. That is very nice of you. Thanks for the nice comments. I am glad you were moved by this song. [ Reply to This ]
Touching &mdash 03/25/08 - 10:56:23 AM
Very touching song, i know how it feels to lose someone close to you, its very hard
i hope the best for your daughters friends family and your family
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Thanks Niall &mdash 03/25/08 - 09:43:53 PM
I appreciate your comments and I am glad you were touched. It is never a pleasant thing losing people that you love. Unfortunately, that is what happens. Life and death...inevitable. We must appreciate what we have. [ Reply to This ]
What to say? &mdash 03/25/08 - 04:20:07 PM
This is a beautiful sentiment Gail.My heart brakes when I hear the enemy of our souls has claimed another victory.You are so right when you say we only have today.Sad so few come to realize it is only because God gave it to us that we do in fact have it.God help us and heal us!
Daniel [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Daniel &mdash 03/25/08 - 09:48:04 PM
I am glad you came by for a listen. I pray that God takes care of this family and watches over all of us. [ Reply to This ]
We only have Today &mdash 03/25/08 - 05:16:32 PM
Yes love is the answer ...so sorry ..but life
has alot of stories to digest among our lives .
thank you for sharin this love hymn ..you always
chamrin thnx for sharin such gem ! [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Feter &mdash 03/25/08 - 09:49:09 PM
Thank you for the nice comments. I am glad you liked the song. You are a great friend to many people here and we are grateful! [ Reply to This ]
WOW &mdash 03/25/08 - 05:47:25 PM
Hi
I really love your voice, its beautiful
Fantastic song even though its of a sad matter
Thanks for sharing [ Reply to This ]
aww... &mdash 03/25/08 - 09:50:57 PM
I am very flattered. Thank you very much. I am so glad you enjoyed the song. [ Reply to This ]
hello kid &mdash 03/25/08 - 05:55:06 PM
a beautiful reminder ... who knows how the story can end with just some love at the right time .... kudos dear lady ... kudos [ Reply to This ]
Yes Jack &mdash 03/25/08 - 09:52:13 PM
I agree. Love does wonders! Thanks for stopping by. Glad you liked this one. [ Reply to This ]
Death as an advisor &mdash 03/25/08 - 06:45:00 PM
Always good not to take anything for granted and at the same time not to take anything too serious, good to hear a song that fits the theme sonically as well as in a literary sense [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Tom &mdash 03/25/08 - 09:54:22 PM
Powerful &mdash 03/25/08 - 07:18:59 PM
My heart goes out to you daughters friends family. This is a very powerful and moving song. [ Reply to This ]
Thank you &mdash 03/25/08 - 09:55:39 PM
I appreciate that very much. I am pleased that you were moved by this song. It is a very painful and hard subject to have to deal with. [ Reply to This ]
Oh such a beautiful song Gail &mdash 03/25/08 - 07:26:54 PM
as only you could do it. The sentiment is so very true. None of us are promised tomorrow, we only have now to tell the ones we love.
Your daughters friend, and all of you and them are in our prayers. May peace settle onto you and them. God Bless
Ed [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Ed &mdash 03/25/08 - 09:56:36 PM
You are such a sweetheart. Country and all....just good throughout! :) I appreciate the kind words and prayers. God Bless you also! [ Reply to This ]
beautiful sentiment &mdash 03/25/08 - 08:07:54 PM
It sounds so much cleaner without the reverb. All around great song.
Sorry to hear about your daughter's friend. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks so much &mdash 03/25/08 - 09:59:31 PM
I really appreciate your comments. Thanks for the concern. I agree about the reverb...although you are not ALWAYS right...you were this time :) [ Reply to This ]
Out of &mdash 03/25/08 - 08:14:36 PM
such a sad thing, has come this beautiful performance of a lovely song filled with emotion, that a lot of people will appreciate. Lovely lyrics and singing/playing of course., regards M [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Maurice &mdash 03/25/08 - 10:01:00 PM
You are always so nice to me. Thank you for your continued support and friendship. Glad you liked the song. [ Reply to This ]
very very moving &mdash 03/25/08 - 08:24:43 PM
I guess I'm stating the obvious, but this is a very special song. Not much else can be said about the song and your wonderful performance of it.
Technically, and it makes me feel sort of curmudgeonly to say it, I would have preferred a bit more volume on the vocals, since they sort of were hiding behind the wonderful piano playing. Other than that, this is marvelous. You sing so well! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Jim &mdash 03/25/08 - 10:04:39 PM
I thank you for your kind comments about the performance and I agree with you about the volumes. I was so spent when I finally decided to post it that I did not take the time to go back and fix it. Thanks so much for liking the song. I really appreciate it. [ Reply to This ]
Gail, &mdash 03/25/08 - 08:37:40 PM
Just beautiful: your singing, the piano and arrangement, the composition, the lyrics. When a song comes so much from the heart as yours does, it cannot fail to touch all who hear it. That's the power of music...and the power of love. I am so glad you shared both here.
Peace.
Paul [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Paul &mdash 03/25/08 - 10:11:34 PM
I really appreciate your kind compliments. This is for sure a song from the heart and am glad you received it that way. There is tons of power in love and hopefully we will remember to share it. You are the best Paul, I appreciate your support so much! [ Reply to This ]
Wishing you the &mdash 03/25/08 - 09:57:18 PM
best... Hope that this all works out.
Your music tells the story well. We never know what tomorrow will bring. A beautiful song and it was performed beautifully as well! [ Reply to This ]
Thanks &mdash 03/25/08 - 10:12:58 PM
I appreciate that very much. Thanks for coming by and listening and commenting. It means a lot to me. Take care. [ Reply to This ]
A powerful reminder... &mdash 03/26/08 - 04:39:04 AM
.. and fantastic playing and moving vocals. Your delicate touch on the keys is always just wonderful to listen to Gail and extremely apt in this context.
My deepest sympathies to his family and friends at this difficult and painful time.
.. a sadly often painfully forgotten piece of advise .. that hits hard when someone dear to us is no longer with us, leaving those close often with extremely difficult feelings of regret or guilt... wether justified or not.
Again, my deepest sympathies and condolences, very sad to hear such news.
/Alan [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Alan &mdash 03/26/08 - 08:06:32 PM
You are too kind and I really appreciate your concern. It is so true that we take so much for granted. I know that is easy to do. I thank you for your sweet comments and glad you enjoyed the song under these sad circumstances. [ Reply to This ]
We Only Have Today &mdash 03/26/08 - 08:32:20 AM
Oh Gail, I'm so sorry to hear about this terrible loss and I send my warmest wishes to everybody. This song is achingly beautiful, I'm so glad you posted. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks so much &mdash 03/26/08 - 08:09:12 PM
I am so glad you came by. I am pleased that you liked the song. I sincerely appreciate the sentiment for the family and your kindness. [ Reply to This ]
Oh, Gail... &mdash 03/26/08 - 11:08:34 AM
How this got to me! My daughter tells me about her friends; some keep saying they want to die, some cut themselves, some openly hate their parents and want to kill them. It's an epidemic among the youth; this obsession with death and dying. Thank you for posting this reminder to love, to really listen, and to communicate with our teenagers. It really touched my heart. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Roxylee &mdash 03/26/08 - 08:13:48 PM
I agree with you about the difficult situation we face as moms with teens. It is incredible how much pressure they face on a daily basis and honestly just plain scary! I appreciate you coming by to listen and am glad you were touched by the song. Good luck with your daughter and children. I pray we both are fortunate enough to never have to face this. [ Reply to This ]
Dear Gail &mdash 03/26/08 - 02:43:36 PM
it is a terribly, terribly sad song but unbelievably wonderful at the same time.
The melody is simply stunning, giving me such goose bumps
and the vocals... oh girl, they couldn't be more wonderful. I am really touched by truly everything.
What a song, what a story, what emotions...
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Wow... &mdash 03/26/08 - 08:16:40 PM
You are really too kind. I am grateful for your sweet comments. I really appreciate that. I am so glad you were moved by the song. It means alot to me when that happens. Thanks for taking the time to listen and comment. Take care! [ Reply to This ]
Suicide!!! &mdash 03/26/08 - 11:32:57 PM
Hi
My brother took his own life. Very moving lovely song.
I have one dedicated to him on my page called David.
He was a lot older, but at any age its soooo tragic. And only 18.
I too am so sorry for your daughter and her freinds family. I can identify excatly with what there going through.
And you sang this movong song beautifully full of emotion.
Thank you for sharing and for being so very thoughful.
Peace Dee xx. [ Reply to This ]
Oh my goodness...Dee &mdash 03/27/08 - 09:12:20 PM
I truly am so sorry to read about your brother. I cannot even imagine what you have gone through. Thank you for listening to this song and I appreciate your kind comments more than you know. [ Reply to This ]
You are so right &mdash 03/27/08 - 12:58:11 AM
Such a sad thing.
I have children and the thought is devastating.
The reality must be the worst pain there is.
peace to all
what a great emotional evoking song. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Tim &mdash 03/27/08 - 09:19:52 PM
I really appreciate you stopping by. Glad you liked the song and happy that it brought home the message I had hoped. [ Reply to This ]
Heartfelt! &mdash 03/27/08 - 06:43:30 PM
Another really good song...lovely performance reminiscent of Carole King and Laura Nyro to my ears. Very soulful!
Steve [ Reply to This ]
aww shucks &mdash 03/27/08 - 09:25:36 PM
Thanks Steve! I am glad you liked the song and what a nice comparison....wow thank you. If only I had half their talent and money, I would have it made...lol Much appreciated!
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Beauty in the heart of sadness &mdash 03/27/08 - 11:14:53 PM
Gail this is sung with such authenticity and depth of feeling, and the lyrics are moving in ways that last well beyond the last tones of the song fading away. Gorgeous! And it's nice to hear your lovely voice.
Peace to you and your daughter.
Doug [ Reply to This ]
Wow &mdash 03/29/08 - 08:03:40 AM
Thank you so much Doug. Your sweet remarks make me smile. I really appreciate the listen and happy you liked the song. Life is hard sometimes, but well worth the trip! Best to you and yours :) [ Reply to This ]
Through a veil of tears &mdash 03/28/08 - 09:00:02 AM
I read along as you sang this beautiful song. I have a 17 year old daughter and a 13 year old son - and this hit home so deeply. Thanks for sharing from the heart. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Bud &mdash 03/29/08 - 08:06:54 AM
You are such a teddy bear! Always so kind to me and I really appreciate that. Children are so easy to influence, we just dont realize it sometimes. Love yours Bud. I am such a Daddy's girl, I know I am very fortunate! I wish all kids felt that way! Glad you liked the song and thanks so much for stopping by. Peace! [ Reply to This ]
Oh, Gail... &mdash 03/28/08 - 11:32:38 AM
...oh, Gail...life can be so, so hard...do whatever we can to make it as nice of a trip as possible...in the moment and beyond.
...this is very, very moving... [ Reply to This ]
Thanks Bob &mdash 03/29/08 - 08:08:50 AM
Happy to see you here. Thanks for the comments. Life is indeed too short so we have to make the best of it to survive. I really am glad you were moved by the song and appreciate the listen. :) [ Reply to This ]
wow &mdash 03/28/08 - 11:53:04 AM
Thank you &mdash 03/29/08 - 08:13:33 AM
I appreciate you coming by and listening. I also appreciate your kind compliments. I am so pleased that this song touched some people as it was intended to. Best to you, take care. [ Reply to This ]
Hello Gail &mdash 03/29/08 - 09:20:19 AM
Hello Gail
Beautiful voice and fabulous lyrics darling.
Im sorry to hear about the suicide my deepest sympathy Gail. [ Reply to This ]
thanks Jade &mdash 03/29/08 - 06:30:02 PM
Welcome to MacJams...you are quite the talent! Wow. I appreciate you coming by and listening to mine also. Happy you liked it. Best of luck to you! [ Reply to This ]
Wonderful &mdash 03/29/08 - 01:17:30 PM
I am sorry for your daughter's loss.
I think this song deserved to be posted regardless.
Beautifully performed, wonderful lyrics. [ Reply to This ]
Thanks! &mdash 03/29/08 - 06:31:13 PM
That was nice of you to say. I am grateful for you kind support and sentiment. Thanks so much. [ Reply to This ]
Truth! &mdash 03/29/08 - 03:49:10 PM
Way to go Gail! Beautifully played and sung...from the HEART!
Be well! [ Reply to This ]
Welcome Home &mdash 03/29/08 - 06:32:23 PM
So good to have you back Micheal. Thanks for the visit and the sweet comments. [ Reply to This ]
I know loss &mdash 03/29/08 - 05:07:01 PM
not in this manner but as a parent I can speak first hand about the loss of a child... there just isn't a worse pain you can experience. That said, your song contains what I think is very possibly the most important message... how important it is to embrace life and our loved ones at every opportunity.
Beautifully done, Gail. Beautifully done. [ Reply to This ]
Thank you Adam &mdash 03/29/08 - 06:35:03 PM
I am so sorry for your loss as well. There are just no words...I am grateful that you listened and appreciated the message. We only get one chance. Thanks so much for your compliments and the listen. Peace and long life! [ Reply to This ]
I wish ...... &mdash 03/29/08 - 10:36:58 PM
... we could impart the most important message of all to young people ... that things change .... times pass .... for those of us who have lived long past those angst ridden teenage years to grow up ... get married .. have children .... meet many many many diverse people, etc. etc. we recognize how fast and rapid our lives change ... some good stuff ... some bad stuff ... some bumpy roads ... but MAN what a ride ... and for those who get off before it has left the tracks they miss out on one heck of a time! Lovely heartfelt song Gail to express such a sad event. [ Reply to This ]
Yes Alannah &mdash 03/30/08 - 11:53:51 PM
I agree with you 100%. I wish we could make a difference to someone to think twice before making such a terrible decision. There is always hope, no matter how dim things may be. Thanks for listening to my song and I appreciate your comments very much. [ Reply to This ]
a painful song with a message... &mdash 03/30/08 - 08:28:37 PM
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Please send them my best regards. Ask them to remain strong and remember the good times.
As always your song was deep, moving, and exquisitely performed!
Mark
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