Still around

My brother Nate is one of the most talented people I know.  In high school, he started on the basketball team, and dominated in any other sport he was involved in.  Not only does he have athletic talent, he was also blessed with artistic talent.  The guy can draw like nobody’s business, and he has played the guitar since he was in junior high.  Really, it’s not fair. 

Within the past year, yet another talent of Nate’s has surfaced – singing and songwriting.  This Saturday will mark five years since our dad’s passing, so with Nate's permission I wanted to share a song that he wrote about our dad.  Nathan was only 18 when our dad died, and it has been amazing to watch him grow into a man who resembles our dad so much.  Not only do they look alike, but I think Nate is lucky enough to have also inherited our dad’s character.  I’m so proud of him. 

“Still Around”

Running my fingers over granite letters
My heart has been hurting but I feel a lot better
Remembering you

I smile every time I think of yours
And all your hard work opened so many doors
For your two kids
And I'll never forget

I lost a lot of thing when you left
But I'm hanging on to the things I like best

The man in the mirror looks like you
I got your smile and your attitude
My hands hug mom like yours would do
I hope I make you proud

I got your voice and I got your laugh
The best parts of you are sure to last
It's good to know you're not in the past
You're still around
Yeah it's good to know, you're still hanging around

I got that old glove you used to use
And that old gun we liked to shoot
Down by the pond
 
Every day I'm reminded of you
And those little things you would do
I do 'em too

I lost a lot of things when you left
But I'm hanging on to the things I like best

The man in the mirror looks like you
I got your smile and your attitude
My hands hug mom like yours would do
I hope I make you proud

I got your voice and I got your laugh
The best parts of you are sure to last
It's good to know you're not in the past
You're still around

Yeah it's good to know
You're still hanging around

Running my fingers over granite letters
My heart has been hurting but I feel a lot better
Remembering you

He will be playing in Tuttle, America on Saturday night and I'm so glad I get to be there!

Comments

[Doctodd]

You beat me to the punch! I am glad you did. Great tribute both to your Dad and to your brother. Looking forward to hearing him bring it tomorrow night.

[Natalie]

Thanks Todd. Your tributes have been great - what a great friend you are!