just ramblings of the mom of a 15 yr old.

Its a misty day for me. Not weather-wise, but mommy-wise. Today is the absolute last day i will have a 15 yr old daughter. Jenny Punkin Pie turns 16 tomorrow. I'll blog about her tomorrow, but in the meantime, i'm here, cleaning house, playing some music full blast. I'm watching my Josh Groban in Concert DVD. No one has a voice like Josh Groban (well, except for Andrea Bocelli) There are two songs on the DVD that absolutely bring me to tears. One is 'You Raise Me Up'

When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary;
When troubles come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

There is no life - no life without its hunger;
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
But when you come and I am filled with wonder,
Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up... To more than I can be.

You raise me up... To more than I can be.

The other song that gets me is 'To Where You Are' This song is beautiful, and i plan on having it played at my funeral (LOL, if anyone shows!). Absolutely listen to the story David Kelly tells before Josh sings the song. It REALLY hits you where you live!

Who can say for certain
Maybe you're still here
I feel you all around me
Your memory's so clear

Deep in the stillness
I can hear you speak
You're still an inspiration
Can it be (?)
That you are mine
Forever love
And you are watching over me from up above

Fly me up to where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile to know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are

Are you gently sleeping
Here inside my dream
And isn't faith believing
All power can't be seen

As my heart holds you
Just one beat away
I cherish all you gave me everyday
'Cause you are my
Forever love
Watching me from up above

And I believe
That angels breathe
And that love will live on and never leave

Fly me up
To where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile
To know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are

I know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are

So, tonight, and every night, hug your family just a bit tighter. If they screw up, it's okay. Let them know you still love them. XOXO