I Want to Remember (2010)

In this moment, I want to remember the past
I grasp at the memories that I know will last
I want to remember what I should not forget
And allow you to cover me in your loving net

I want to remember the time you had to scold
Remembering right after your loving hold
I want to remember when we laughed out loud
In the middle of a quiet and boring crowd

I want to remember all the lessons you taught
Forever grateful those can never be bought
I want to remember your words of advice
And pass them to my kids; once or twice

I want to remember that you were always there
To listen, to share, to teach, to laugh, to care
I want to remember the generosity you'd show
Not just to our family, but everyone you know

I want to remember that you chose me
You opened your arms and heart completely
I want to remember to be what you raised me to be
And know that you will always live in and through me

I want to remember to never forget
I want to remember
I want to remember
I will remember.