verse 1
First it was the ABCs
and the fundamentals to read,
Making some friendships,
finding your talent to lead.

verse 2
Then it was the harder math,
blazing a middle school path.
making the cheer team,
turned the joy in you up full blast.

chorus
But what we didn’t know…..
is how fast the growing up would go.
Because we blinked…
All the changes were profound.
From your head to your toe,
The sophistication would show,
And on your way,
you were high school bound.

verse 3
Then came the driving of a car,
and tracking everywhere you are.
Driving a carpool
or meeting friends both near and far.

verse 4
Then you were making a plan,
preparing yourself to expand,
more independence
and reaching as far as you can.

chorus
But what we didn’t know…..
is how fast the growing up would go.
Because we blinked…
All the changes were profound.
From your head to your toe,
The sophistication would show,
The next phase in life for you …
means you are college bound.

Bridge
You’re wanting the big SEC,
and to join a good sorority,
We know you’ll get there…
landing with both feet on the ground.
You have made it very well known
You want Tuscaloosa as your home,
It’s looking like..that you’re Bama Bound!

chorus
But what we didn’t know…..
is how fast the growing up would go.
Because we blinked…
All the changes were profound.
From your head to your toe,
The sophistication would show,
You’re ready to fly
And will be Bama bound.

There is sand, in an hourglass,
that cannot be flipped over.
We don’t decide how much sand there is,
Or find luck with a four leaf clover.

Theres no guarantee, or brokered deal,
So we can have it our way.
Some grow old, and others don’t,
There’s no crystal ball for each day.

pre chorus
So don’t waste your time or waste your breath,
Don’t take this life for granted,
Be the best you, and do all you can,
To bloom and grow where you are planted!

chorus
Time comes and goes,
Days start and end,
Years fly by faster than before.
But don’t kid yourself,
About wasting time,
Because you cannot make more.

You may have an axe to grind,
And want revenge,
Convinced it is worth the time.
But throwing shade will backfire,
And not help your light to shine!

So don’t waste your time or waste your breath,
Don’t take this life for granted,
Be the best you, and do all you can,
To bloom and grow where you are planted!

chorus
Time comes and goes,
Days start and end,
Years fly by faster than before.
But don’t kid yourself,
About wasting time,
Because you cannot make more.

Don’t kid yourself,
About wasting time,
Because you cannot make more.

There’s no shortage of expert advice,
Or weight loss plans to choose.
You could go cross-eyed with supplements,
Or choosing an injectable to use.

You can log each bite and weigh each ounce,
Eat a cheat meal and then forgive.
You can obsess over all the labeling,
But, don’t forget to have some fun and live.

So eat the piece of cake and drink the wine,
and celebrate the fun occasion.
Do all the healthy things your body needs,
And do all the rest in moderation!
There’s no magic pill or guarantee,
from a product you haven’t tried,
Do the best you can with what you’ve got,
Love yourself and just enjoy the ride!

Some folks like Jenny Craig,
and Weight Watchers,
Some prefer the Dr. Atkin’s way.
There is Paleo and Keto,
A fad exists if you’re willing to pay.

You can join the gym and commit the time,
You can work out like it’s religion.
Get a trainer who keeps tabs on you,
But don’t forget you’re not in a prison.

So eat the piece of cake and drink the wine,
and celebrate the fun occasion.
Do all the healthy things your body needs,
And do all the rest in moderation!
There’s no magic pill or guarantee,
from a product you haven’t tried,
Do the best you can with what you’ve got,
Love yourself and just enjoy the ride!

Life is too brief and so good grief!!!!
Love yourself and just enjoy the ride!

She had a head of blonde hair and blue eyes,
A gentle spirit and a crooked grin.
Standing an average 5 feet 5,
Considered attractive, but not a 10.

No matter what she would do for attention,
Or how much makeup that she applied.
The most beautiful parts about her,
Were the ones she kept deep inside.

She was always fun and so easy going,
And went on more dates than she could count.
But sometimes her insecurities were showing,
When sipping cocktails in large amounts.

Some nights she’d lose all her inhibitions,
Then afterwards in the bed she cried.
Cause they didn’t care about what was within
And all the parts she kept deep inside.

She matured enough to see her value,
After decades of mistakes and regrets.
She was ready for change and to start new,
And forgive the past sins and past debts.

No longer needing the whole world’s approval
She was free from a life in disguise.
She asked for God to help in the removal,
Exposing all she had kept deep inside.

Suzanne, Suzanne,
When I’m around you, you’re so cold.
You might think that it is obvious,
But, whatever I did should be told.

I’m not wasting time decoding
things said or was not said,
Suzanne, Suzanne….
I think our friendship might be dead.

Suzanne, Suzanne…..
There was no warning shot.
I thought things between were just fine,
But apparently they’re not.

Sometimes relationships are seasons,
I’m thinking that theory applies.
Like a winter without shelter,
Left unprotected something dies.

Suzanne, Suzanne…..
I’m gonna take the hints you give.
No explanation is now needed,
I will simply live and let you live.

Lessons are learned
Sometimes through burns
This loss is not mine
I still will be fine.

Goodbye Suzanne.
Goodbye Suzanne.
A revoir, mon Ami
What will be, will be.

Goodbye Suzanne.
God always has a plan.
So goodbye….. to you……
Suzanne.

la da dee da da….
la da dee da da dum da.
la la la la la la….
Goodbye.

I am much too young,
to call it a night,
But I am too old,
to stay out much later.
I’m stuck in between,
the so-called “good ole days,”
And the ones where I’ll
need a pace maker.

I’m not young, there’s no denial,
But I’m also not going senile.
I like going out,
or just staying in…..
So far that’s how my midlife
Has been.

Inside my mind’s eye,
I’m still fun and cool.
I keep up with the times,
and what’s trending.
But when I try to read,
I squint and I blink,
without my readers
on which I’m depending.

I’m not young, there’s no denial,
But I’m also not going senile.
I like less chaos,
And a lot more zen.
So far that’s how my midlife
Has been.

My hair’s turning grey,
My face has some lines.
All my jeans have some stretch.
I’m stuck in between,
Feeling like finished art,
and feeling like the very first sketch.

I’m not young, there’s no denial,
But I’m not yet going senile.
I drink more water
Than bourbon or gin….
So far that’s how my midlife
Has been.

I’m not young, there’s no denial,
But I’m far from being senile.
I’m in bed at nine thirty or ten…..
So far that’s how my midlife
Has been.

So far that’s how my midlife has been.

Its been six whole months
and were so ready
for some Saturdays in the fall
There’s nothing like
the S E C
and the returning of college ball

So put on the clothes,
And turn up the sound.
Pour a cold drink,
It’s time to countdown.
We’re fired up,
Don’t try to call,
cause it’s like church,

When It’s Gameday, y’all!

It’s been hard to sleep,
with anticipation.
The off season isn’t the same.
By August 1st,
Each fanbase nation,
Is itching for that opening game.

So put on the clothes,
And turn up the sound.
Pour a cold drink,
It’s time to countdown.
We’re fired up,
Don’t try to call,
cause it’s like church,

When It’s Gameday, y’all!

We’ve had our summer fun,
The school year started,
In the south the sun is still blazing hot.
But we light up the grills,
for some burgers and dogs,
Let’s get our tailgate on, ready or not!

So put on the clothes,
And turn up the sound.
Pour a cold drink,
It’s time to countdown.
We’re fired up,
Don’t try to call,
cause it’s like church,

When It’s Gameday, y’all!

Not just on Sundays
When the hymns are sung,
But in every moment
When words leave my tongue.
My life… ohhh…
Is Yours to use, Jesus.

When I’m driving
And see a soul in need,
Or in the garden
When I plant a seed.
My life… ohhh…
Is Yours to use, Lord Jesus.

Let my children see
A mom who serves,
Full of gratitude,
Who gets on Satan’s nerves.
Uh huh…
Keep teaching me, Jesus.

Let my husband feel
A love so deep,
That he never doubts
And in peace can sleep.
Hmm mmmm…
Be first with us, Jesus.

I’m a failure when I try alone
To carry burdens like a heavy stone.
So I run to You,
And everything is known.
You lift them off of me
And set them by Your throne.
Ohhh…
I love trusting You, Jesus.

When my time is up,
And there is no more breath,
Please celebrate my life,
Not just mourn my death.
Ohhh… ohhh…
I pray it honored You, Jesus.

Lord, I’ve said all of the words,
Lord, I know that I was heard.
But the situation is the same,
So I call on your name!

God, i give it up to you!
cause I have tried my way.
I’m powerless down here,
So it’s yours starting today
The victory and all glory,
is yours to change the story.
I give it all to you,
it’s yours!!!

Lord, I’ve tried some different things,
Lord, I have pulled on all the strings.
Circumstances do not change,
So I’m calling out your name!.

Lord God, i give it up to you!!!
cause I have tried my way.
I’m powerless down here,
So it’s yours starting today.
The victory and all glory,
is yours to change the story.
I give it all to you,
it’s yours!!!

Father, I give myself to you,
cause I have tried my way.
I’m powerless down here,
So I’m yours starting today.
The victory and all glory,
is yours to change the story.
I give myself to you,
I’m yours!

Lord, it is yours!
Lord, God, I am yours!
Everything is yours.
It’s yours!
Lord It is yours,
Lord, God, I am yours.
It’s yours!
ohhhh it’s yours.
I don’t want it anymore,
it’s yours.
Thank you thank you thank you.
it’s yours!

He stops off at the store,
To get what they want.
He’s generous for sure,
But — does not flaunt.
He really loves his girls,
A heart ironclad….
Cause he’s their dad.

They tease him in the car,
About his driving.
Not knowing where they are,
But always arriving.
He gets lost more,
than just a tad,
Oh well, that’s their dad.

He tells them right from wrong,
Shaping their morals.
He prays they’ll grow up strong,
And ends their quarrels.
If they don’t agree…..
Well that’s too bad,
He is the dad.

He drives them up to camp,
Burning up a lot of miles.
Brighter than any lamp,
He loves to see their smiles.
He’ll make a joke or two,
Cause leaving camp
makes them so sad,
That’s just their dad.

They see him with their mom,
Paying attention.
Dancing like it is Prom,
Inside the kitchen.
They’ll find good men,
And love them like mad,
Because of their dad.