Thursday, September 23, 2010

A GREAT MAN and a RENAISSANCE COWBOY


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"God Must be a Cowboy At Heart"
             Dan Seals
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A campfire some coffee from a tin cup in my hand
Sure warms the fingers when it's cold
A-playing an old guitar a friend I understand
Sure smoothes the wrinkles in my soul
A-sleeping in the moonlight a blanket for the bed
Leaves a peaceful feeling in my mind
Waking up in the morning with an eagle overhead
Makes me want to fly away before my time
And I think God must be a cowboy at heart
He made wide-open spaces from the start
He made grass and trees and mountains and a horse to be a friend
And trails to lead old cowboys home again

Night life and big cities is alright for awhile
Sure makes you feel good when you're there
But the country's so pretty it goes on and on for miles
Takes away my troubles and my cares
And I think God must be a cowboy at heart
He made wide-open spaces from the start
He made grass and trees and mountains and a horse to be a friend
And trails to lead old cowboys home again

And trails to lead old cowboys home again

October 10th, 1917 to March 25th, 2008
in his 91st year
Dad will be remembered for his gentleness, kindness, unconditional love, integrity and amazing strength of heart and soul.
Cowboy, soldier, outdoorsman, businessman, his life led him through pathways that many of us only dream of.
He found joy and adventure in every step he took. He had child-like curiosity and was always eager to embrace something "new". Dad was rich in family and friends and happily collected new "people".
He "retired" and wondered how he ever had time to work, as he set off to create more "jobs". He lived his life "on purpose" every day.
We have very large footprints pointing the way for us to follow, we feel your touch, your breath, see your smile, hear your laugh, and we know that we are truly loved.
Thank you Dad for your life and ours.
Ride on.

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