I'll Carry You

I can tell by the way you dance

you will run right towards a life filled with romance

and I want you to know that I love the thought

of you spinning through the tall grass just to fall down safe and soft

into your dreams and they’ll hold you tight

but darling if you find that you’re not feeling right

I’ll be right here for you to run back to

you carry your burden and I’ll carry you

There’s no end to a father's love

though it may be hard to let you go I’ll try to act tough

and I can give you some tips to take on your journey

but know it’s your life to live and your mistakes to make

and you’ll do fine

no do not hesitate

to take hardship in your hands and turn struggle to fate

they’ll teach you and they’ll lead you toward your truth

darling let your courage carry you

I’ll carry you

By Chris Dorman

This song keeps popping up on one of my Pandora stations. I get choked up every time I hear it, thinking of my daughter and my hubby (and my son, too). I guess it also makes me think of my own dad. I am fortunate to have a super father, and to be married to another wonderful dad.

My favorite line is "...and you'll do fine..." Isn't that just reassuring all the way around? We have to have faith in ourselves and in our children. We all just do the best we can.

And, usually, things do turn out just fine.

Happy Father's Day, daddies.