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Mamaw said there’s no one like family She said just live and let live Mamaw said you can’t be who you are not She said just give it all you got Papa said that a train goes over the mountain He said the stars ain’t made for counting Papa said you got to know what burns inside of you He said you got to know what makes your sky blue I’ve seen life and the stars burning bright I’ve seen the cold of a dark and lonely night I’ve held a memory until I was fast asleep I’ve said a prayer; hope my soul to keep Mamaw said there was life in the ever after She said this life should be full of laughter Mamaw said hard times make you stronger She said be tough; you’ll live a little longer Papa said you cannot be forsaken He said your dreams are for the taking Papa said you got to give everything your all He said you got to listen to hear the call I’ve seen troubles and dreams so hard to reach I’ve seen the lessons a hard life can teach I’ve seen the faith, the glory and the power I will see it again in my moments of the final hour
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Jul 22, 2025
Jul 22, 2025 at 4:40 AM UTC
Mamaw and Papa Said
Mamaw said there’s no one like family She said just live and let live Mamaw said you can’t be who you are not She said just give it all you got Papa said that a train goes over the mountain He said the stars ain’t made for counting Papa said you got to know what burns inside of you He said you got to know what makes your sky blue I’ve seen life and the stars burning bright I’ve seen the cold of a dark and lonely night I’ve held a memory until I was fast asleep I’ve said a prayer; hope my soul to keep Mamaw said there was life in the ever after She said this life should be full of laughter Mamaw said hard times make you stronger She said be tough; you’ll live a little longer Papa said you cannot be forsaken He said your dreams are for the taking Papa said you got to give everything your all He said you got to listen to hear the call I’ve seen troubles and dreams so hard to reach I’ve seen the lessons a hard life can teach I’ve seen the faith, the glory and the power I will see it again in my moments of the final hour
In my computer room I have a lot of old family photos and mementos. This one is on the wall with some pictures. Enjoy.
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Jul 22, 2025
Jul 22, 2025 at 4:40 AM UTC
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