Story Behind The Song

Missing my wife, who was at a conference, I woke up that Saturday morning and decided to imagine a song from my would-be elderly emotions. I was also inspired by what I thought might be my grandmother's remembrances of 'Daddy Red', who passed away a few y

Song Description

This song speaks to the potential of every marriage experiencing a full, satisfying life -- both spouses choosing forgiveness over grudges. "Thank you for staying in my life"... can be both a memory-provoked appreciation from the elderly spouse and a prop

Lyrics

Today I was missing you when I turned down seventh streeet.
I saw a young couple holding hands, and it reminded me
of all the times we walked and talked about our future plans,
and how we wanted to live our lives taking every chance we can,
and as long as we're together we can help each other stand,
and a smile came over me as a tear ran down my cheek.

You were the one who made the difference
in how I see the world around me.
If I could hold you just one more time,
I'd say, "Thank you for staying in my life."

Tonight I am missing you as the temper'ture begins to fall.
I see that old blanket on the chair against our bedroom wall,
and I think of all the times we laid that blanket on the grass,
and the sunny summer days that we always thought would last,
and as long as we're together how quickly the time would pass,
and a smile comes over me as a tear runs down my cheek.

You were the one who made the difference
in how I see the world around me.
If I could hold you just one more time,
I'd say, "Thank you for staying in my life."

Your life was so full from birth to the grave,
now the mem'ries I have are beginning to fade.
But no matter how long I'm here without you,
I'm looking to eternity,
And a smile comes over me as a tear runs down my cheek.

You were the one who made the difference
in how I see the world around me.
If I could hold you just one more time,
I'd say, "Thank you for staying in my life."
And tomorrow I'll think of you again.

Playlist Creator	Playlist Name	Date Added
Chris Blanton	Country	9/30/2007