Do You Remember

Finished on the eve of Adessa's birthday, I dedicate this brand-new song to her. Watching these videos and viewing these pictures just reminds me of how blessed I am by her. She is remarkable.

Writing and recording this song was like pouring out my guts. Incredible joy and overwhelming pain.

I'm grateful to Kelsey Qu and Melinda Menner for their help on this track on cello and violin, respectively. Thank you both.

Do You Remember

I remember the moment when you came to this world
joy mixed with fear, all my thoughts in a whirl
when I first laid eyes on my beautiful girl
do you remember me?

and I recall how those first months flew by so fast
crawling, then first steps, then talking at last
til I turn around and two years had passed
do you remember me?

do you remember when we waded into the ocean
out at the Malibu Pier
our toes in the sand as you held my hand
or have those memories disappeared?

cause you were oh so young when you were taken away
and nothing could fill the void that remained
and I had to learn how to survive with the pain
do you remember me?

do you remember all those days we spent that summer
just you and Bella and me
the world open wide and our future bright
or was it only a dream?

the sweetest thing I ever heard was the sound of your laughter
I never dreamed it would end
but it will echo so sweet in my memories
until I see you again

when I look at the moon as he's shining his light
I imagine you gazing upon the same sight
and I wish I could hold you and kiss you good night
as we were meant to be

but hope never dies and I'll always pray
that you're safe in our Father's hands til the day
when you run to my arms and I hear you say
that you remember me