Bask in the Beautiful

Bask in the beautiful

Of this life we've been given.

Make the most of our hours

This side of Heaven.

Forgive when we can.

Forget the bitterness inside.

Open your soul to God

And really come alive.

Only one life we've been given.

Only one life we can share.

Open your heart to those around you

And prove to them you care.

Give of yourself in ways

That seemed impossible before.

Feel Him move your heart,

Closing windows, but opening doors.

Don't pass up opportunities

To tell your loved ones you care.

You may not get a second chance,

So why wouldn't that you share?

Give the extra hug around the neck,

The smile that brightens days,

The shoulder to bear a burden,

Try to help in many ways.

Know you are doing God's work.

He's smiling down on you.

Just keep Him in your heart,

And you'll know exactly what to do.

Miss you more.

Sometimes I sit and wonder
If you can ever see me,
Hear my words I silently pray.
I wonder where you'd be.

It doesn't seem that long ago
That late in the fall
You left your life here with us
To answer Heaven's call.

I wonder if you see Mom
And see her love for you.
Watch her and protect her
Like you always do.

Thank you for teaching me
To appreciate what I've got.
To some it may be nothing,
But to me, it's quite a lot.

I'm so thankful to God
For giving me to you,
Blessing me with a father
That did what he had to do:

Work three jobs at a time,
So Mom could stay at home,
Family vacations each summer,
And all the love you've shown.

I never felt unloved
Not once in my life.
You showed me what I needed
Through my struggles and strife.

You were a good man of God,
Though on my nerves at times.
I am ever so thankful
That God made you mine.

Love you Daddy.
Miss you more.
See you soon,
Wait at Heaven's door.