Thursday, September 13, 2012

Are You Eating?

As much as I know my parents would love it, I have never been one to call home very often.
I feel good about myself if I remember to call home once a week on Sunday.

However, I think it's safe to say that these past few weeks, I have talked to my parents more than the rest of my life combined!
(ok, maybe just a slight exaggeration, but it's been a lot!)

My favorite part of every conversation is

"Are you eating?"

It inevitably comes.
Every time.

I promise, I am eating!
But it makes me feel good that they are concerned about me.

I also know that my Heavenly Father is concerned about me and is very aware of me.
This is such a huge blessing and I am overwhelmed with gratitude.

I have had this song running through my head all week - or more specifically, this line.

"I still feel like I'm where I'm supposed to be
Don't forget to remember me"


I am so blessed to know that I am where I'm supposed to be at this time in my life, 
and more importantly, that I am never forgotten.



"Don't Forget To Remember Me"


18 years had come and gone
For momma they flew by
But for me they drug on and on
We were loading up that Chevy
Both tryin' not to cry
Momma kept on talking
Putting off good-bye
Then she took my hand and said
"Baby don't forget:

Before you hit the highway
You better stop for gas
And there's a 50 in the ashtray
In case you run short on cash
Here's a map and here's a Bible
If you ever lose your way

Just one more thing before you leave
Don't forget to remember me"

This downtown apartment sure makes me miss home
and those bills there on the counter
Keep telling me I'm on my own
And just like every Sunday I called momma up last night
And even when it's not, I tell her everything's all right
Before we hung up I said
"Hey momma, don't forget:

to tell my baby sister I'll see her in the fall
And tell me-maw that I miss her
Yeah, I should give her a call
And make sure you tell Daddy that I'm still his little girl
Yeah I still feel like I'm where I'm supposed to be 
Don't forget to remember me"

Tonight I find myself kneeling by the bed to pray
I haven't done this in a while
So I don't know what to say but
Lord, I feel so small sometimes in this big ol' place
Yeah, I know theres more important things, but
Don't forget to remember me

Don't forget to remember me


2 comments:

  1. Yes, Allison, you ARE where you're supposed to be, and you are NEVER forgotten. We love you tons!

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  2. Not only are you never forgotten, you are always remembered. Don't forget to call. Love Dad.

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