dedicated to Greg

I look at my hands so big and strong
They can work without stopping all day long
They may be rough and have a scar or two
But I still see them holding a baby brand new

I look at my hands full of might
Holding on to your little ones so tight
You’re afraid of the dark or afraid to get lost
So I hold on no matter the cost

I look at my hands as never before
I’m not looking forward to this parental chore
The spanking is over in just a few seconds
My choices as a dad, I can never second-guess

I look at my hands now giving ovation
As I watch your high school graduation
This is the beginning not the end
As you step out to see what’s around the next bend

I look at the hands that held a baby girl
That tickled your tummy or played with your curls
You are grown up now and I can smile
And look forward to walking you down the aisle

I look at my hands now trembling with fear
My head won’t believe the words that I hear
There’s been an accident and you are gone
Oh, how can I live without my Jennifer Dawn

I look at my hands now stroking your hair
As people say good-bye to you lying there
With tears on my cheeks, I touch your face
And tell myself you’re in a better place

I look at my hands now folded in prayer
I cry out to Jesus and ask if He cares
I beg for an answer to this tragedy
And His answer is simple, “Just trust Me”

Also dedicated to Dave and any other dad who has lost a daughter

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 my 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