Laura Sandage: Listen

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This song was inspired by my friend Nancy Kasmire, who is no longer with us.

WILL YOU GIVE ME TIME?

Saw the doctor today
Got the worst kind of news
The shock of it knocked me
Right down on my knees
Now I'm asking you, Lord
Put yourself in my shoes
I've got three kids to raise
And I'm begging you please

Will you give me time
To wash all their faces
To kiss them goodnight
And make my amends?
Will you give me time
To learn what your grace is
And to set my heart right
Before this life ends?

Now it's been one year
And Iím thanking you daily
As I watch little Brandon
Learn how to read
Well, it hasn't been easy
Especially for Hailey
She's changing so fast, Lord
There's something I need

Will you give me time
To kiss their sweet faces
To watch them grow tall
And play with their friends?
Will you give me time
To learn what your grace is
Find a love for it all
Before this life ends?

These past ten years
Have been such a blessing
My hands have been your hands
That soothe and uplift
Was this all in your plan, Lord?
Well, I'm only guessing
But I 've learned with my children
Each day is a gift

So thanks for the time
To share their embraces
To cheer them along
Through life's bumps and bends
Yes, you gave me time
To learn what your grace is
And to sing one more song
Before this life ends
Iíll sing one more song
Before this life ends