Songs dedicated to Jenna Marshal
with love from Mommy and Daddy
Music has always been a huge part of your daddy's and my life. We both love all different types of music and find ourselves remembering certain times of our life or certain people in our lives through music. So we thought what better way to say how much we love and miss you then through the lyrics of music.
This is one of our favorite songs. Your daddy introduced me to this song and we both truly believe that you are "On the Coast of Somewhere Beautiful."
On the Coast of Somewhere Beautiful
by Kenny Chesney
Knew I could never hold that girl
She was born to see the world
All I got is a picture she mailed me
Barefoot in the snow white sand
A bag of sea shells in her hand
She finally found a paradise it seems
On the coast of somewhere beautiful
Trade winds blowin through her hair
Sunlight dancin on the water
And I wish I was there
Don't know how I'm goin' to find her
All I know so far
She's on the coast of somewhere beautiful
Runnin' with my heart
Sometimes when the sun goes down
shadows fall across this little town
and I close my eyes and I drift away
to another place in another time
when the world was ours and she was mine
I dream of holdin her again someday
On the coast of somewhere beautiful
Trade winds blowin through her hair
Sunlight dancin on the water
and I wish I was there
Dont know how I'm gonna find her
all I know so far
Shes on a coast somewhere beautiful
Runnin with my heart
Dont know how I'm goin to find her
All I know so far
Shes on the coast of somewhere beautiful
Runnin with my heart
Ohh Shes runnin with my heart on the coast of somewhere beautiful
This song is one that I always hoped I would never have to be singing about my own child...now it breaks my heart all over again every time I hear it.
Tears in Heaven
by Eric Clapton
Would you know my name if I saw you in Heaven?
Would you feel the same if I saw you in Heaven?
I must be strong and carry on,
'Cause I know I don't belong here in Heaven ...
Would you hold my hand if I saw you in Heaven?
Would you help me stand if I saw you in Heaven?
I'll find my way, through night and day,
'Cause I know I just can't stay here in Heaven ...
Time can bring you down, time can bend your knees.
Time can break your heart, have you begging .... please...
Beyond the door, there's peace I'm sure.
And I know there'll be no more tears in Heaven .......
Would you know my name if I saw you in Heaven?
Would you feel the same if I saw you in Heaven?
I must be strong and carry on,
'Cause I know I don't belong here in Heaven ...
This song is how I feel about being a mom and how it's changed my life in every single way.
In my Daughter's Eyes
by Martina McBride
In my daughter's eyes I am a hero
I am strong and wise and I know no fear but the truth is plain to see she was sent to rescue me I see who I wanna be in my daughter's eyes
In my daughter's eyes everyone is equal darkness turns to light and the world is at peace this miracle God gave to me gives me strength when I am weak
I find reason to believe in my daughter's eyes
And when she wraps her hand around my finger Oh it puts a smile in my heart everything becomes a little clearer
I realize what love is all about it's hangin' on when your heart has had enough it's giving more when you feel like giving up
I've seen the light it's in my daugter's eyes
In my daughter's eyes I can see the future a reflection of who I am and what will be though she'll grow and someday leave maybe raise a family when I'm gone I hope you see how happy she made me for I'll be there in my daughter's eyes
This is another song that I hoped I would never be singing about my own child. Though it talks about an older child that is sick and dying, I still had many of the same questions.
I remember when I was in the hospital and you were still alive I was thinking about this song and thought to myself how I would love to have known what your wishes would be on your 7th birthday.
On the Streets of Heaven
by Sherri Austin
Hello God, it's me again. 2:00 a.m., Room 304. Visiting hours are over, time for our bed side tug of war.
This sleeping child between us may not make it through the night. I'm fighting back the tears as she fights for her life.
Well, it must be kind of crowded,
on the streets of Heaven so tell me:
"What do you need her for?"
Don't you know one day she'll be your little girl forever but right now I need her so much more. She's much too young to be on her own, barely just turned seven, so who will hold her hand when she crosses the streets of Heaven?
Tell me God, do you remember the wishes that she made, as she blew out the candles on her last birthday cake? She wants to ride a pony when she's big enough. She wants to marry her Daddy when she's all grown up.
Well, it must be kind of crowded, on the streets of Heaven, so tell me: "What do you need her for?"
Don't you know one day she'll be your little girl forever but right now I need her so much more. She's much too young to be on her own, barely just turned seven so who will hold her hand when she crosses the streets of Heaven?
Lord, don't you know she's my angel
You've got plenty of your own and I know you hold a place for her but she's already got a home. Well I don't know if you're listening but praying is all that's left to do so I ask you Lord have mercy, you lost a son once too
And it must be kind of crowded, on the streets of Heaven, so tell me: "What do you need her for?" Don't you know one day she'll be your little girl forever but right now I need her so much more. Lord, I know once you've made up your mind,
there's no use in begging so if you take her with you today, will you make sure she looks both ways, and would you hold her hand when she crosses the streets of Heaven.
The streets of Heaven
This song is one that touches me in so many ways. Not only do I see you as soaring above the skies but I also feel like I was so blessed to have the short 6 days I had with you and though it wasn't enough, it changed our lives forever.
There You'll Be
by Faith Hill
When I think back on these times and the dreams we left behind I'll be glad 'cause I was blessed to get to have you in my life
When I look back on these days I'll look and see your face You were right there for me…
In my dreams I'll always see you soar
Above the sky, In my heart there will always be a place for you for all my life I'll keep a part of you with me and everywhere I am there you'll be
Well you showed me how it feels to feel the sky within my reach and I always will remember all the strength you gave to me. Your love made me make it through Oh, I owe so much to you. You were right there for me.
In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky, In my heart there will always be a place for you for all my life. I'll keep a part of you with me and everywhere I am there you'll be
Because I always saw in you my light, my strength
And I want to thank you now for all the ways you were right there for me, You were right there for me
In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky, In my heart there will always be a place for you for all my life. I'll keep a part of you with me and everywhere I am there you'll be
Though this song is considered a "break-up" song, when I heard it the other day, the first time I'd heard it since you passed away, I thought to myself this is exactly how I feel.
Oh, how I wish I could just have one more day with you - I would do anything to be able to hold you again and yet that would never be enough...in my heart I know that one more day would never satisfy this aching I have to hold you.
One More Day
by Diamond Rio
Last night I had a crazy dream
A wish was granted just for me
It could be for anything
I didn't ask for money
Or a mansion in Malibu
I simply wished for one more day with you!
One more day, one more time
One more sunset, maybe I'd be satisfied
But then again, I know what it would do
Leave me wishing still for one more day with you
One more day...
First thing I'd do is pray for time to crawl
I'd unplug the telephone and keep the TV off
I'd hold you every second
Say a million "I Love You's"
That's what I'd do with one more day with you
One more day, one more time
One more sunset maybe I'd be satisfied
But then again I know what it would do
Leave me wishing still for one more day with you
One more day, one more time
One more sunset maybe I'd be satisfied
But then again I know what it would do
Leave me wishing still for one more day
Leave me wishing still for one more day
Leave me wishing still for one more day with you.
This song says it all...
To Where You Are
by Josh Groban
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 mine, 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
These songs were played at the "Mass of God's Children" that we attended on October 5, 2004. It was to honor all the children that have died. We lit a candle in your honor and placed it on the church altar to symbolize entrusting you into the loving hands of God.
I'll Fly Away
by Albert E. Brumley
Some glad morning when this life is o'er, I'll fly away; To a home on God's celestial shore, I'll fly away.
I'll fly away, O glory, I'll fly away; When I die, Hallelujah, by and by, I'll fly away.
When the shadows of this life have grown, I'll fly away; Like a bird from prison bars has flown, I'll fly away.
Just a few more weary days and then, I'll fly away; To a land where joys shall never end, I'll fly away.
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Angels Watching Over Me
Traditional
All night, all day
Angels watching over me my lord
All night, all day
Angels watching over me.
When I sleep and when I wake
Angels watching over me my lord
Every single breath I take
Angels watching over me
When I sleep and when I wake
Angels watching over me my lord
Every single step I take
Angels watching over me.
All night, all day
Angels watching over me my lord
All night all day
Angels watching over me
Angels watching
Angels watching
Angels watching over me…
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All Through the Night
Welsh Lullaby 1st and 2nd verses by Sir Harold Boulton; 3rd verse author unknown
Sleep my child and peace attend thee, all through the night. Guardian angels God will send thee, all through the night. Soft the drowsy hours are creeping Hill and vale in slumber sleeping, I my loving vigil keeping All through the night.
While the moon her watch is keeping, all through the night. While the weary world is sleeping all through the night. O'er they spirit gently stealing visions of delight revealing breathes a pure and wholy feeling all through the night.
Love, to thee my thoughts are turning all through the night. All for thee my heart is yearning, all through the night. Though sad fate our lives may sever parting will not last forever, there's a hope that leaves me never, all through the night.
Remember Me
by Josh Groban
Remember, I will still be here,
As long as you hold me, in your memory
Remember, when your dreams have ended,
Time can be transcended,
Just remember me
I am the one star that keeps burning, so brightly, It is the last light, to fade into the rising sun
I'm with you, Whenever you tell,
My story, For I am all I've done
Remember, I will still be here, As long as you hold me, in your memory,
Remember me
I am that one voice, in the cold wind, That whispers, And if you listen, you'll hear me call across the sky
As long as, I still can reach out, and touch you, Then I will never die
Remember, I'll never leave you, If you will only, Remember me
Remember me...
Remember, I will still be here,
As long as you hold me, In your memory
Remember, When your dreams have ended, Time can be transcended, I live forever,
Remember me
Remember me,
Remember... me...
Fly
by Celine Dion
Fly, fly little wing
Fly beyond imagining
The softest cloud, the whitest dove
Upon the wind of heaven's love
Past the planets and the stars
Leave this lonely world of ours
Escape the sorrow and the pain
And fly again
Fly, fly precious one
Your endless journey has begun
Take your gentle happiness
Far too beautiful for this
Cross over to the other shore
There is peace forevermore
But hold this mem'ry bittersweet
Until we meet
Fly, fly do not fear
Don't waste a breath, don't shed a tear
Your heart is pure, your soul is free
Be on your way, don't wait for me
Above the universe you'll climb
On beyond the hands of time
The moon will rise, the sun will set
But I won't forget
Fly, fly little wing
Fly where only angels sing
Fly away, the time is right
Go now, find the light
This is just one of those songs that reminds us of you...
You're Beautiful
by James Blunt
My life is brilliant.
My love is pure.
I saw an angel.
Of that I'm sure.
She smiled at me on the subway.
She was with another man.
But I won't lose no sleep on that,
'Cause I've got a plan.
You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true.
I saw your face in a crowded place,
And I don't know what to do,
'Cause I'll never be with you.
Yeah, she caught my eye,
As we walked on by.
She could see from my face that I was,
Flying high,
And I don't think that I'll see her again,
But we shared a moment that will last till the end.
You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true.
I saw your face in a crowded place,
And I don't know what to do,
'Cause I'll never be with you.
You're beautiful. You're beautiful.
You're beautiful, it's true.
There must be an angel with a smile on her face,
When she thought up that I should be with you.
But it's time to face the truth,
I will never be with you...
This is the song that touches us so deeply - we cry everytime we hear it. It says exactly what we feel...and asks so many of the questions we ask ourselves all the time...
When we heard this performed at the Kenny Chesney concert, it was so amazily moving and so heartbreaking. It was all I could do to keep standing.
Who You’d Be Today
By Kenny Chesney
Sunny days seem to hurt the most
I wear the pain like a heavy coat
I feel you everywhere I go
I see your smile, I see your face
I hear you laughing in the rain
I still can’t believe you’re gone
It ain’t fair you died too young
Like a story that had just begun
But death tore the pages all away
God knows how I miss you
All the hell that I’ve been through
Just knowing no one can your place
Sometimes I wonder who you’d be today
Would you see the world,
Would you chase your dreams
Settle down with a family?
I wonder what would you name your babies?
Somedays the skies so blue
I feel like I can talk to you
I know it must sound crazy
It ain’t fair you died too young
Like a story that had just begun
But death tore the pages all away
God knows how I miss you
All the hell that I’ve been through
Just knowing no one can your place
Sometimes I wonder who you’d be today
Today…Today…Today
Sunny days seem to hurt the most
I wear the pain like a heavy coat
And the only thing that gives me hope
Is I know I’ll see you again someday
Someday…Someday...Someday
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