~Someone is missing at Christmas~
As I hung the ornaments on the Christmas tree this year the song, "Someone is missing at Christmas" was playing in the background - and, what a tear-jerker if you have ever lost someone or if someone is living far away. I posted the lyrics at the bottom of the post for those who have not heard the song.
As I hung ornaments from years past, including those from some who are no longer with me, I felt a sense of sadness and emptiness - Christmas is not supposed to make us feel that way - but, it is a true reality for those who have been seperated from a loved one through death, distance or illness.
But, as I prayed and told the Lord my heart, I heard Him so strongly, yet gently and empatheticly say, "I was missing someone at Christmas. My heart hurt too, but, I knew we would be together for eternity, and, that is so much longer than the short journey on earth". And, just like that, my amazing God lifted the sadness and I found my heart celebrating my Savior's birth and not focusing on who or what I am missing this holiday season.
I pray that as the season for our Savior's birth continues, that you can know the seperation is but for such a short time, and there is One who knows your soul and will listen to your heart.
Someone Is Missing at Christmas ~ lyrics
Someone is missing at Christmas
Someone I loved all my life
Someone I played with and laughed all night long
Someone I think of when I hear that song
Someone is missing at Christmas
Someone has left me alone
Someone so close even though we’re apart
Someone who’d finished the sentence I’d start
Someone whose love is my favorite gift
Someone whose presence is my Christmas wish
Someone who always was here
Someone is missing this year
Candlelit snapshots of Christmases gone by
You in your favorite chair
Memories like snowflakes melt in my eyes
I look and you’re not sitting there
Someone whose love is my favorite gift
Someone whose presence is my Christmas wish
Someone is missing at Christmas
Wait… someone is touching my heart…
Someone has heard me and answered my call
Someone I love is not missing at all
Someone is with me at Christmas
Someone’s right here in my heart
Someone I love is with me this Christmas
And will be each Christmas to come!
As I hung ornaments from years past, including those from some who are no longer with me, I felt a sense of sadness and emptiness - Christmas is not supposed to make us feel that way - but, it is a true reality for those who have been seperated from a loved one through death, distance or illness.
But, as I prayed and told the Lord my heart, I heard Him so strongly, yet gently and empatheticly say, "I was missing someone at Christmas. My heart hurt too, but, I knew we would be together for eternity, and, that is so much longer than the short journey on earth". And, just like that, my amazing God lifted the sadness and I found my heart celebrating my Savior's birth and not focusing on who or what I am missing this holiday season.
I pray that as the season for our Savior's birth continues, that you can know the seperation is but for such a short time, and there is One who knows your soul and will listen to your heart.
Someone Is Missing at Christmas ~ lyrics
Someone is missing at Christmas
Someone I loved all my life
Someone I played with and laughed all night long
Someone I think of when I hear that song
Someone is missing at Christmas
Someone has left me alone
Someone so close even though we’re apart
Someone who’d finished the sentence I’d start
Someone whose love is my favorite gift
Someone whose presence is my Christmas wish
Someone who always was here
Someone is missing this year
Candlelit snapshots of Christmases gone by
You in your favorite chair
Memories like snowflakes melt in my eyes
I look and you’re not sitting there
Someone whose love is my favorite gift
Someone whose presence is my Christmas wish
Someone is missing at Christmas
Wait… someone is touching my heart…
Someone has heard me and answered my call
Someone I love is not missing at all
Someone is with me at Christmas
Someone’s right here in my heart
Someone I love is with me this Christmas
And will be each Christmas to come!
posted by Tina at 4:58 PM
14 Comments:
I never heard this song before today. It's fabulous!
This will be my 4th Christmas without my husband. We were married for 33 years. We really did finish each other's sentences.
This year my daughter has to go to her "in-laws" for Christmas. This will be my first Christmas without her in her 30 years!
I know I'll survive, if God be for me who can be against me:)
AMAZING SONG.. My uncle went missing from New York on November 10th and on November 20th we all recived the call no one wants to here from the police, He was found and had passed on. Shocking for everyone. This song fits PERFECT with my mom and her 3 sisters missing there baby brother. Big tear jerker for them. Awesome Song.
IN MEMORY OF CHARLES SWANSON..
WE MISS AND LOVE YOU VERY MUCH.
R.I.P
This song really touched my heart when I heard it for the first time. This will be my 1st Christmas without my mother whom passed away April 5th. The morning she passed her grandson was born. She had held on as long as she could as she wanted to meet him but her body just gave up. The little guy did get to meet her somewhere along the line though. He was born with a headfull of jet black hair that had a streak of blond down the right side of his head where we all believe she kissed him on her way to be with the lord.
I love you momma and I know we will be together again some day.
In loving memmory of.
Martha O.
That songs sings my life. My husband died suddenly of a heart attack in January. He was more than my better half. He was most of us. He LOVED me, his family and ALL PEOPLE and showed that love always in spite of living in constant arthritic pain. I think his heart just burst from all the love in it. I know he is in heaven where he has no pain, only more love. Dianne
I lost my father July 24, 2008 so this is going to be my first christmas without him. this song is beautiful and made me cry. I only got 16 years with him and miss him so much but I know that he is always shining down on me and will be even more so during the holidays. My birthday is Jan 3, so I just know that is going to be really tough as well. I miss you Papa. Love your baby girl. xoxo
RIP
Jerry G.
06.27.1956-07.24.2008
Jerry G:
Grow up to be a fine young woman. Remember whatever challenges you face - your Dad will be right by your side to help you through those difficult times. And when you feel like you miss him so much - just close your eyes and picture his smile. The song tells you that he will be with you for all Christmas'. Happy birthday when it comes - 17?
Pat
I had never heard this song before and just as I was on my way to buy some medicine for my daughter I heard it in my car. It made me cry because I lost my first born son 20 months ago. He was 30 and passed away suddenly. This will be my second Christmas without him and this song brings back many wonderful thoughts of him. A beautiful song which I will listen to all the time, not just Christmas.
I lost my sister to cancer in 2006. This is my third Christmas without her. She was my best friend and I miss her terribly. I cry every time I hear this song.
I've lost family members and friends who made Christmases so special every year. This song makes me cry everytime I here it. This song also makes me remember to cherish every minute of every day with the ones I love who are here with me now, because one day they won't be here.
Brenda said...
On November 14,2009 I lost my precious Mama. This song makes me so sad and I cry every time I hear it. Mama had her favorite chair and I miss seeing her in it....
I first heard this song why driving around trying to clear my mind from a hectic day and this song touched my heart. I stopped and cried and I missed my Grandma so much. She passed away more than 10 years ago due to cancer but I'm still missing her every day of my life.
This is mt first christmas without my husband of 21 years,I lost him 4months ago,and I heard this song for the first time on Christmas Day. It is beautiful. I cried as I was driving to. I have not heard it since (probably cause it's no longer christmas),but it sure had an impact on me. I hope and pray daily it won't hurt so bad as time goes on. Here's to a much better decade for all...
I just heard this song this morning as I was driving to work. It made me cry for my son who died December 15, 2009. He was 18 years old and I miss him terribly. The pain is so intense, it makes my heart ache. I love you Chris....
I heard this song last night for the very first time. I have not had the sadness of love one passing on like the others have posted, my heart goes out to all of you. This song touched me in another way. Recently I was very fortunate to have someone come back into my life. She has helped fill avoid in my heart that has been missing for a very long time. Unfortunately because of different situations we will not be able to be together this year for Christmas. And, just because we are apart she will always be in my heart and never missing.
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