Saying Goodbye

Two months ago I went to the funeral home to say my last good-bye To a man who was only 24, and far too young to die I looked into his friends’ sad faces, the pain so clear to see And when they came to talk to me, I held them close and lovingly I held my precious wife’s warm hand, and wiped tears from her face Knowing that the son she lost could never be replaced His new step-children played so sweetly, on the floor they played a game The love of his life, always willing, ready to take his name Lord, I know you’ll never leave me, but I’m feeling so alone But still I thank you very humbly, for all his years at home You say to lay this at your feet, and you’ll take away my pain So I’m crying out to you, faithfully calling your holy name I truly believe and trust in you, and I’m trying with all my might But Lord my heart is aching, for what I’m feeling tonight Please wrap your arms around me, let me feel your grace and love Bless me with your words so wise, and bring comfort from above Show me how to honor my son, and make him proud of me As I in turn was always proud and still will always be I want his life to make a difference, in all he was a part So give some meaning to his death, and ease my breaking heart Only you will know the day, to Heaven I will gladly go And I want my son to say to me, “Welcome Dad, I’ve missed you so.”