Wisdom in Your Years

I had the pleasure of traveling up to visit our kids and our grandson last weekend. When you drive by yourself, as I did, you can do a lot of thinking. I borrowed 2 CD's from my husband for the trip which were the Greatest Hits from Simon & Garfunkel. Many of the songs made me time-travel back to my youth but one of the songs I don't remember ever hearing them sing, which is called, That Silver-Haired Daddy of Mine. I was driving down the Cajon Pass listening to the words of this song and the tears just flowed from my eyes without my control. I am adding them to this post because they struck such a chord with me. Children hurt their parents in one way or another---it's a given. I never really knew my biological father and my step-father was a quiet man so I relate more of the meaning of this song to my mom. I know that my rebellious childhood caused her heart-ache but by the grace of God I now have the opportunity as an adult to have a wonderful relationship with her. I love her so much and don't like to think of my life without her. As a parent now myself I have experienced pain caused by our kids as well and I pray that one day we will bond together like I now have done with my mom. Here are the words to the song that made me cry. I hope you have the chance to listen to Simon & Garfunkel sing the song. I'm glad the sun was setting when I was listening to these powerful words and that other drivers didn't see this weepy woman crying all by herself as she was driving.

That Silver-Haired Daddy Of Mine
In a vine-covered shack in the mountains,
bravely fighting the battle of time
is a dear one who's weathered life sorrows,
tis that silver-haired daddy of mine.

If I could recall all the heartaches,
dear old Daddy, I've caused you to bear,
If I could erase those lines from your face
and bring back the gold to your hair.

If God would but grant me the power
just to turn back the pages of time,
I'd give all I own if could but atone
to that silver-haired daddy of mine.

Oh, I know it's too late, dear old Daddy
to repay all those sorrows and cares,
though dear Mother is waiting in heaven
just to comfort and solace you there.

If I could recall all the heartaches,
dear old Daddy, I've caused you to bear,
if I could erase those lines from your face
and bring back the gold to your hair.

If God would but grant me the power
just to turn back the pages of time,
I'd give all I own if could but atone
to that silver-haired daddy of mine.

I'd give all I own if I could but atone
to that silver-haired daddy of mine.

My prayer for this post would be to have wisdom in your years (whatever they may be) to cherish your loved ones, heal those hurts, and make each time spent with them full of love and gratitude for them. Please don't wait until it's too late.