I made this video last night in tribute to my Grandpa. This song brings tears to my eyes each time I hear it, but the words are so fitting and true. All photos used in this video were taken by me or my mom, Chris.
Grandpa’s love of photography wasn’t just passed to me…it was passed to his children and grandchildren. My mom, my aunt, and us grands all have a passion to capture life and to share it others.
I hope you enjoy…and maybe get a tissue before it starts!
Today has been one of mixed emotions. For this was the day of my Grandpa’s birthday.
Grandpa was an inspiration to me and taught me so many lessons in life. He taught me to value life, no matter how big or small it may be. And his love of nature is definitely running through my veins. There was nothing better than spending a day out in the boat fishing. And when I say “the day”, I mean literally until the last few rays of sunlight were setting! He also passed on a love of the mountains to me and to my family. And most of all…Grandpa passed on to me a love for photography. I only wish that I could now share the passion that I have with him.
I know that as I go through life…I have the most amazing guardian watching over me. And when life seems too hard, I can hear his words of encouragement and assurance ever so loudly telling me it will all work out and be ok.
We all love you and miss you so much Grandpa!
We live we love
We forgive and never give up
Cuz the days we are given are gifts from above
And today we remember to live and to love
Music always has and will always remain a big part of my life. My choice of music is vast…I don’t have a favorite style or genre. I have many artists that I love and then there are those songs that seem to just fit your life.
Stand In The Rain by Superchick is one of those “fit” songs. I fell in love with this song the very first time I heard it. And if you have never heard it…take a few minutes and listen!
She never slows down
She doesn't know why but
she knows that when
She's all alone feels
Like it's all coming down
She won't turn around
The shadows are long
And she fears if she cries
That first tear
The tears will not stop
Raining down
So stand in the rain
Stand your ground
Stand up when it's all crashing down
You stand through the pain
You won't drown
And one day what's lost can be found
You stand in the rain
She won't make a sound
Alone in this fight with herself
And the fears whispering
If she stands, she'll fall down
She wants to be found
The only way out is through
everything she's running from
Wants to give up and lie down
So stand in the rain
Stand your ground
Stand up when it's all crashing down
You stand through the pain
You won't drown
And one day what's lost can be found
You stand in the rain
So stand in the rain
Stand your ground
Stand up when it's all crashing down
Stand through the pain
You won't drown
And one day what's lost can be found
So stand in the rain
Stand your ground
Stand up when it's all crashing down
You stand through the pain
You won't drown
And one day what's lost can be found
You stand in the rain
