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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.
All I want to say is, Love your family, now.
Lyrics:
Every day we take for grantedThe 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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MarkHolbrook
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
gail60
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.
drakonis
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
gail60
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.
saymme
..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 !
gail60
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.
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
gail60
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.
Godchaser
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
gail60
I am glad you came by for a listen. I pray that God takes care of this family and watches over all of us.
Feter
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 !
gail60
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!
Gargo43
Hi
I really love your voice, its beautiful
Fantastic song even though its of a sad matter
Thanks for sharing
gail60
I am very flattered. Thank you very much. I am so glad you enjoyed the song.
davisamerica
a beautiful reminder ... who knows how the story can end with just some love at the right time .... kudos dear lady ... kudos
gail60
I agree. Love does wonders! Thanks for stopping by. Glad you liked this one.
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
gail60
Thanks for listening. I appreciate your comments
My heart goes out to you daughters friends family. This is a very powerful and moving song.
gail60
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.
sloparts
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
gail60
You are such a sweetheart. Country and all....just good throughout! :) I appreciate the kind words and prayers. God Bless you also!
warden
It sounds so much cleaner without the reverb. All around great song.
Sorry to hear about your daughter's friend.
gail60
I really appreciate your comments. Thanks for the concern. I agree about the reverb...although you are not ALWAYS right...you were this time :)
Moviz
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
gail60
You are always so nice to me. Thank you for your continued support and friendship. Glad you liked the song.
Jim Bouchard
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!
gail60
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.
paul f. page
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
gail60
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!
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!
gail60
I appreciate that very much. Thanks for coming by and listening and commenting. It means a lot to me. Take care.
apb
.. 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
gail60
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.
magnatone
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.
gail60
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.
Roxylee
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.
gail60
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.
ceilidh
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...
gail60
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!
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.
gail60
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.
timothy devine
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.
gail60
I really appreciate you stopping by. Glad you liked the song and happy that it brought home the message I had hoped.
stevel
Another really good song...lovely performance reminiscent of Carole King and Laura Nyro to my ears. Very soulful!
Steve
gail60
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!
Doug Somers
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
gail60
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 :)
bud
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.
gail60
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!
guitapick
...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...
gail60
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. :)
rsorensen
wonderful song. thank you for sharing.
gail60
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.
JadeLennings
Hello Gail
Beautiful voice and fabulous lyrics darling.
Im sorry to hear about the suicide my deepest sympathy Gail.
gail60
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!
stooey
I am sorry for your daughter's loss.
I think this song deserved to be posted regardless.
Beautifully performed, wonderful lyrics.
gail60
That was nice of you to say. I am grateful for you kind support and sentiment. Thanks so much.
Way to go Gail! Beautifully played and sung...from the HEART!
Be well!
gail60
So good to have you back Micheal. Thanks for the visit and the sweet comments.
aclarke
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.
gail60
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!
Alannah
... 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.
gail60
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.
Leon
Gail, this song gave me goosebumps, and I rarely say that about songs. Maybe because the message strikes close to home. My sister's best friend commited suicide at the age of 18, too, and it was something that we never saw coming. She was affable, amiable, at least normal-appearing on the outside. We never knew that there was a lot of sadness and suffering in the inside, and she did not find the way to vent her feelins and find help, not even from her best friend. Depression is a disease the steals the soul and sanity, and we need to recognize that in people who suffer from it, to affirm our love and encourage them to live.
You sang it with such a passion and with such a strong message, and I am sure everyone who has heard or experienced the sorrow of death from someone's suicide will feel this song strum the deep cords of his heart.
gail60
I really appreciate your visit and comments. Praise coming from you means alot to me for I admire your work so much!! You are just so talented! Thanks so much, I am glad you liked the song.
In all seriousness, Suicide is such a terrible waste. I just cannot imagine that kind of pain and it is so sad for those suffering from it. I do hope your sister is healing from her loss as well. Peace.
SJB
It is shocking that most people know of someone has felt the need to take their own lives for whatever reason. I think you've summed up what these tragic people might have needed in your hauntingly beautiful song.
gail60
I really am glad you stopped by. I appreciate the kind words for this song. It is hard dealing with such a difficult part of life for some. It is unbelievable to me that it is happening more and more all the time. Remember to Love your people...keep em close :)
MissChaos
brought me to tears. Thanks for the beautiful reminder. Seriously.
gail60
I appreciate you coming by and commenting. I am glad that it moved you. It is a sad reminder to all of us, me included. Thanks for listening. Take care.
The Infinites
It shows the strength of mind you possess to translate such a sad event into such a poignant ballad.
Music as a healing agent cannot be underestimated. I'm glad you decided to share.
Thank you too for reminding me what it's all about.
Peace.
Jim
gail60
Thanks Jim. That was such a nice comment. I sincerely appreciate that so much. I agree that music can heal. It has helped me countless times in my life and I know it will continue to. Thanks for listening and commenting. Best to you and yours.
Dj French Toast
we only do indeed have this moment nothing else exists . You have a beautiful voice .
gail60
I am glad you took this moment to listen to my music :) You are much appreciated for all the kindness you have shown me today. I am glad you like my voice and the songs you listened to. I like singing some days and hate it on others. I guess maybe everyone feels like that? Anyway, thanks again! Take care!
Heightened
This so reminds me of Christine McVie. Simply beautiful.
gail60
You are too kind. Don't stop, don't stop! :) Much appreciated. Christine may not agree but thank you very much.
thetiler
I know sometimes you can't always hold them, but as much love as you can give them sure helps and if your lucky enough to hold them that is a real plus.
Enjoyed the tune, I am amazed how you really have that Roberta Flack style though certainly of course your own but you have a high quality vocal sound.
Plus it sure doesn't hurt to have a great song like this as well.
Way to Go!
gail60
Aww you are always so nice to me. You make me smile with each visit and I am so grateful to you for your support. I am glad you like this song. It makes me sadder considering that we lost Paul - Droop. I truly loved his music. Just reminds me how much we take for granted. Thanks for listening Bill. You are the best!
Gato
Gail I don't know where to begin. First of all please let me extend to you and your family deepest sympathy.Hearing this I did hug my son for it has been just the two of us since we lost our family some 13 years ago and I never take anything for granted.This is a truly touching song done in a typical moving and beautiful Gail style. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and yours.
gail60
What sweet words. Thank you so much. I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine the pain you have suffered through. God Bless you and your family. Thank you so kindly for your support of my music and the kind words. As you know I am such a big fan of yours and love your music. It means alot to me for you to listen to and enjoy mine.
Mrs. Gail, this song had me almost with tears. The story is very sad but very true. Your sense with singing is great. Your harmonies are really effective. The playing.. I can't really comment because you left me speechless. Thanks for sharing this wonderful deep and sad gem!
God Bless You and Your Daughter!
Take Care
- Yeman A. Al-Rawi
gail60
My daughter is doing very well now and I praise God for that. We are indeed blessed with two strong girls that have hearts of gold. We are a little protective and it is hard not to worry about them, regardless of their age. I am glad you liked this song. It was a hard time to go through, but you know, it is so true how we just don't pay enough attention to the very simplest things....We are so ungrateful sometimes. I am talking about me of course too. Sorry did not mean to preach. Yeman I respect your opinion and appreciate you very much. All the best to you. Thanks!!!
MarkHolbrook
even 7 months later! A favorite that I had to go and listen to again!