This song was written for my Aunt Marjorie. Her husband, my Uncle, lived in pain and fear during his final years due to a failing heart. He had a large wonderful family to support him, but he finally took his life. I sang this song at his funeral.

Thanks for touching me with your life and with your soul
I want to hold you here, but it's time to let you go
Thanks for sharing love, and I'm sorry for the fear
Our God has called for you, but my heart will keep you near

Sometimes I live in memories of a time when we were young
And raised a family of lovely daughters and handsome sons
Life held riches, life held struggles
Life held laughter, life held tears
I'm so thankful that we shared all of those years

And as our time went by we grew in comfort and in joy
The family always strong with a bond that can't be destroyed
Though age may weaken and bring pain
that is too hard for us to bear
The lesson we have learned is that the greatest gift is care

Our God has called for you, but our love will keep you near
Our God has taken you, but our hearts will keep you near