Here I sit, totally caught off guard. Stunned by a song. I was visiting my blog-friend Beth at The Unfinished Project where she shared this song that moved her to tears too. I expected it to be something about God’s Grace (well, it IS, but it ISN’T).
As the song started, I immediately started wondering what my parents thought of me when I was born.
But when the artist sang, “How long was I a dream before you held me” I lost it. My husband and I were married in 1989. Our daughter was born in 2005. She WAS DEFINITELY a DREAM before we held her.
God had given me her name many years before she was born!
As the song continued, it seemed to fit our situation so much. Of course, it really tugged on the heart strings of a Mama who just sent her daughter off to Kindergarten! She is growing up way too fast. I know she will be in college in the blink of an eye.
We are so blessed by our little girl. She has the sweetest spirit and is full of joy. Honestly, if God had not already given me her name, the name JOY would have fit her perfectly.
We love her more than any words could express. She is a delight! Such a precious little one! Mommy and Daddy’s girl.
Ok, now for the song~ Please listen to the song below. It only takes a moment. (If you are reading this post via email, please come to my site and listen.)
Lyrics:
Eva Kroon Pike “Grace That Chose Me”
Did I smile wide
Did the light catch my eyes
Just at the right time for you to notice me
Was it something more
Was it a voice yet unspoken
I guess it doesn’t matter cuz now you’re here
And I am yours
How long was I a dream before you held me
How long was I a promise unfulfilled
You showed a faith that never seemed to falter
Even when you questioned heavens will
So if I’m anything close to what I’m meant to be
I owe it to the hands of Grace that chose me
Though the years have passed
There’s still a place in my heart
That never goes away, it’s only meant for you
And all because of love I could never forget
Every sacrifice you made to give me life
To make me yours
Photos: Our daughter showing off some of her school uniforms. She is going to a Christian School and is so excited! No, that isn’t an ink smudge on the photo of the dark blue dress (ha). I had to “black out” the name of her school.
I didn’t think I was going to get teary over the song, but I did. It brought me back to thinking about the 3 babies I miscarried before we had our oldest daughter. A dream before I held her.
Your daughter is a doll in her cute little school uniforms. My daughters go to a Christian school too, but they don’t have uniforms. Wish they did.
God bless you today.
Sorry I got you teary-eyed this morning friend. (((hugs))) It is so good to hear from you! (I am LOVING the uniforms! Whew!) Bless you too!
BEAUTIFUL, JUST BEAUTIFUL!! BOTH THE SONG AND THAT PRECIOUS LITTLE GIRL!!!
Awww, thank you Kim!
That’s beautiful! Thanks for sharing this beautiful song.
I must say, I think your daughter looks adorable in her school uniform. I love dresses, and suffer greatly, because my daughters only want to wear those ugly ‘skinny jeans’!
Thanks for leaving a comment at Momfever. I really appreciated it.
Ahhhh, I feel for you! I agree, those jeans are icky, but I guess they are a knock-off of those ugly stirrup pants we wore in the 80’s. Oh yeah, I wore skinny jeans too. Ick. lol Thanks for the sweet comment!
She’s so beautiful, I love the uniforms.
That song is absolutely beautiful. I love it and yep, there were tears. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful song I’d never heard of.
I followed you on GFC & NB and gave you a like on FB. Your blog is wonderful!
Thanks Nicole! I am so glad you located me because GIRL, I needed your tutorial! I followed you back and liked ya too! Thanks for the sweet words!
awww beautiful Beth; thanks for sharing it withme. I cam for WFW from last week – yes I”m behind lol, but thought I’d still comment here! 🙂
Amazing how God knows the desires of our hearts and fills them with ways only he can – like someone precious to fit your family perfectly!
Awwww, thanks for visiting me even though it isn’t Wednesday! :o) <3
Your daughter is adorable. The uniforms are cute!
Thanks so much!
So beautiful – thanks for sharing!
Thanks for coming by Deidra!
That is beautiful and I’m holding back the tears only because I’m expecting company in 10 minutes 🙂 Thanks for sharing this song – it really hit home for me!
Awwww, I can’t believe you visited me with a newborn baby! She is beautiful!
Hello Beth
A wonderful song indeed. You are truly blessed with a beautiful child. God is good!
God bless and have a great week 🙂
~Ron
Thanks Ron! We are blessed!
Your daughter is beautiful! You mentioned that in the blink of an eye she’ll be in college. It’s hard to imagine, but it’s true. My son is 17 and a senior. I keep thinking “This is my last ‘start of school’ with him.” OR “This will be my last Christmas with him.” He’s so manly, and I’m so proud. I know that God will give me strength when graduation time comes. I’ve got 2 girls who are not far behind. I write funny stories about being a frazzled mom and some touching stories about kids growing up so fast. I think about it all the time, but you can’t look back. Gotta look ahead. Definitely going to follow you! God bless!
Thank you so much! I can’t imagine how I will feel when she is a senior!!!! God bless you!
I am following you via email! Thanks again! I look forward to knowing you better.
Oh Beth, what a miracle your beautiful daugther is. She is the product of many years of hope and faith and believing. What a beautiful song you’ve shared too!
Thank you Barbie. Her whole story is just as miraculous. God’s fingerprints are all around her.