"A dad who thanks the Lord each day for his precious girl - A daughter who believes there's none like him in this whole world..." Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ko391vtLR1I
Christian songwriter/singer. I consider my calling to be that of an Evangelist through music. I think the music basically boils down to two major themes. The fi
Hello, my friend! Welcome to this site. I pray God blesses you through these songs and draws you closer to Him. Worship Him with all your heart, soul, mind and strength. He is worthy of your best! Mike
Story behind the song
This is a song I wrote with a friend of mine, Carol Skipper. Carol writes the devotional "Apron Strings". The song was inspired by her relationship with her dad, Mr. James Oliver. He was "a humble man of prayer". Now, he is with his Lord. Our prayer is that the song honors him, and encourages many other daughters and dads.
Here's a couple of Apron Strings Devotionals from Carol Skipper that will shed more light on this song:
10/8/03
Good Morning....
Jesus loves You!!
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It's About Love
My dad was recently diagnosed with lung cancer and after prayer and consideration, we decided to bring him home and trust the Lord. Chemo is not really an option because he has so many other health issues. Radiation could promise nothing except maybe some shrinkage and four weeks of time away from his family. He wanted one thing only. He wanted to come home and be with us. I knew that if God helped us care for him this long, we could go further.
God is certainly here. He always has been. He's opening my eyes to so much and showing me what's really important. Suddenly, the busyness of "stuff" no longer matters. Yesterday, I rolled dad's wheelchair to the front door and opened it wide. The weather was so beautiful and the children were playing in front of us. We both just basked and watched them. I was so honored to be a part of watching this man absorb his grandchildren.
After his amputation in April 2001, we just moved to this house and we began to get the building ready. He had four weeks of rehab in the nursing home. The day I was to pick him up I was scared to death. I thought, "How can I do this?" This is a whole new arena for me. Dad sensed my fear and he said to me with such confidence, "Together, we will win." ( He meant us and the Lord ) He was right. Every thing that I worried about was taken care of.
After Ben graduated, he and I became pinch hit caretakers for Dad. The ironic thing is, Dad cared for Ben the first five years of his life while I worked at the phone company, and now Ben is taking care of Dad in his senior years. Only Ben knows how to transfer him to the bed in a way that isn't excruciating. Even when the ambulance drivers come for transport the hospital, we have to get Ben's help. I used to tell people that Ben's future was on hold while we were taking care of Dad. I don't say that anymore. Ben is doing what he's supposed to be doing right now, no matter if people think he should be in college. College will still be there. This is a monumental moment in our lives, and if we are not careful, we could miss it. It's all about loving God with all our hearts, minds, souls, and strength and loving others as ourselves. It's about honoring my father and letting him live his life in dignity. It's about absorbing each other and not magnifying the faults. It's about love. I am 41 years old and I finally see that. I hope others don't have to wait that long.
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God Bless you all, and remember:
Jesus loves you and I do too!
In Christ!!
Carol Skipper
Justaservn@aol.com
10/10/03
Good Morning....
Jesus loves You!!
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The Homecoming
It all happened so fast. One minute we are in the emergency room and the next minute we are driving away from the cemetery. How can this be? And how can I be having such peace? Maybe I should back up and explain. What do you think? ( gentle smile )
It was Monday morning, September 22, 2003. I woke up early and was glad everyone else was still asleep. I needed some quiet time with the Lord, badly. I did my usual stuff. I turned on the coffeepot and made two sausage biscuits for Dad. I wrapped the biscuits in foil so they would be warm when he woke up. Then, I sat down in my green recliner and sighed. I knew my walk with Jesus had gotten complacent, but I began to lose sight of how to get back
Lyrics
A Daughter and Her Dad
First Verse
It doesn’t seem that long ago she was on her daddy’s knee
Lifesavers and kisses were all she seemed to need
He was a humble man of prayer wishing time didn’t move so fast
Life was good; life was sweet for a daughter and her dad
Chorus
A dad who thanks the Lord each day for his precious girl
A daughter who believes there’s none like him in this whole world
Life is a great adventure, what a time they’ve had
There’s nothing stronger than the love between a daughter and her dad
Second Verse
Now here it is years later, she’s taking care of him
On a sunny afternoon as he watches his grandkids
Her heart is overflowing wishing this moment would last
For you see, it’s about love for a daughter and her dad
Repeat Chorus
Bridge
She knows if he goes to Heaven first- he’ll wait for her
He will talk with Jesus and he’ll thank Him for his daughter
Repeat Chorus
