40 years ago the song Cats In the Cradle was a hit- actually Harry Chapins only #1 hit. The lyrics were actually written by his wife. He died July 16th, 1981. Several years ago I added a few photos of my grandson to the music. I am so thankful for grandkids- someone said it is God giving you a second chance? I am proud of each of them and wish I could see them more often. They are growing up too fast, I don’t know where time goes. Two years ago, My daughter posted some of Cody’s School work- being a proud grandpa, I had to post it below for you. It again reminds me, you never know when you are making a memory, and the importance of time spent with children. Perhaps this song is for me than anyone else. Cody used to like me to play this song for him, and used to like to go to men’s breakfasts, Sunday school, and the car races with me. We all have the same amount of time in a 24 hour period- Can you believe this year will soon be half over? I have already blocked out several dates on the calendar for family time- if you don't it will not happen.
Walk a little slower, Daddy, Said a little child so small.
I'm following in your footsteps And I don't want to fall.
Sometimes your steps are very fast, Sometimes they are hard to see;
So, walk a little slower, Daddy, For you are leading me.
Someday when I'm all grown up, You're what I want to be;
Then I will have a little child Who'll want to follow me.
And I would want to lead just right, And know that I was true;
So walk a little slower, Daddy, For I must follow you.
Did I ever say thanks for all the toys you mended, games we played, outings to the park, and the way you always tried to cheer me when I was down?
Did I ever say thanks for the sacrifices you made so I could be involved in so many enriching activities?
Did I ever say thanks for working so hard to provide for our family?
Did I ever say thanks for having such faith in me and always being there when I needed you?
Most of all, Did I ever say thanks for caring?
DAD, I LOVE YOU
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