Young Heather Martin, 6 years old, sings a song that her mother wrote for Heather's older brother, Shaun, who is serving in Iraq. The song is written from Heather's point of view. I hope you can see the video here. The lyrics are provided below.
When Are You Coming Home?
You were almost sixteen when I came into the world.
Mom and Dad had you first then 3 more boys I'm the baby girl.
I sure have a lot to look up to in you, you're really smart and funny with a big heart too.
After one year of college you knew what you had to do.
It's just like you wanting to help with the war.
So you joined the army when I was only 4.
This time of year we talk of big plans but you're over seas in some distant land.
You can't be here for Christmas, I don't understand.
Chorus:
When are you coming home, Shaun?
When are you coming home?!
We lit up the house like we always do but it doesn't seem bright 'cause we can't have you.
In my prayers I ask God to keep you safe.
And I'm trying to be really brave.
Tell me that the fighting's through.
Come home!
I really miss you.
It's hard to enjoy the holidays without you.
But we're so proud of you and all the red white and blue.
Remember that Jesus is your best friend,
And someday our families will be together again.
Wow! You know we'll have a great big party then.
Chorus
I want to show you how tall I've grown and introduce you to my new friends at school.
Maybe we could go and get some ice cream together but I really don't care what we do.
Chorus
I read a description which says that at the beginning of the video, where she looks like she is crying, she is just rubbing her eyes like any 6 year old does. She had been acting silly just before singing the song. Still, it is a very sweet message.
I found it at YouTube, of course. Proof that there are some very good things coming to us from YouTube.
This is yet another entry to link you to children who inspire. Other children who inspire: Bindi Irwin, Akiane Kramarik, Mattie Stepanek, and the Invisible children of Uganda
8 comments:
While it is almost impossible for me to do Video with what we have, I find the words touching. Can imagine my Bug, if her bubba had been gone since she was 4. - Barbara
I remember seeing this video a couple weeks ago. Touched my heart then, and still did today.. :) Thank you for sharing it Bea..
Hugs
Jackie
This was wonderful Bea. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. I had not seen it before. It's good to know that there is some really good stuff on youtube!
Marie
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Thanks for sharing this Bea. I also saw it a few weeks ago but didn't think of putting it here for others to see. I shed a tear or two while watching. I love that you added all the other inspirational children. ~ Caroline ~
Thanks Bea...of course it made me cry. I thinks of all the little ones whose loved ones are away. It's difficult enough for us adults but so much harder for those precious little children to deal with hole left by missing loved ones. Linda in Washington
It is almost magical the power of this medium.
Patrick
Dear Bea,
thank you so much!thanks for your tribute!
I think with honor of our brave men and women serving overseas! And I hope that they come back fine!
I hope that youaer doing well! Happy Valentines Day Thursday!
love,natalie
She is so sweetly innocent. Thanks for sharing.--Sheria
http://journals.aol.com/aimer/on-my-mind/
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