Was out walking tonight, thinking about my “strong, silent type” (my prayer for him on the heals of praying for “strong, passionate, creative, and independent” in my firstborn).  I heard this song again for the first time in a few years, and as I prayed these things for him, was reminded how much I love it.  Which is way too much to not share it.

For Buddy—I have a hundred reasons why I love you.

Boys (Lesson One)

by Jars of Clay

Lesson one – do not hide
Lesson two – there are right ways to fight
And if you have questions
We can talk through the night

So you know who you are
And you know what you want
I’ve been where you’re going
And it’s not that far
it’s too far to walk
But you don’t have to run
you’ll get there in time

Lesson three – you’re not alone
Not since I saw you start breathing on your own
You can leave, you can run, this
will still be your home

So you know who you are
And you know what you want
I’ve been where you’re going
And it’s not that far
it’s too far to walk
But you don’t have to run
you’ll get there in time
Get there in time

In time, you’ll wonder where the days have gone
In time, you’ll be old enough to
wish that you were young
When good things are unraveling,
bad things come undone
You weather love and lose your innocence

There will be liars and
thieves who take from you
Not to undermine the consequence
But you are not what you do
And when you need it most
I have a hundred reasons why I love you

If you weather love and lose your innocence
Just remember – lesson one

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