It's finally here!

Many years ago, there was a childrens CD called "Songs from the Beginners Bible." Jodi Benson, who played the Little Mermaid, sang the songs and since Cinderella was a big LM fan, I bought it for her. Each song is about a bible story. I fell in love with one of the songs and had it sung for The Boy's baby dedication. It is called "Here in My Heart" and it is Mary singing to baby Jesus. So, for the final entry in Jona-palooza 2008, here are the words to the song, dedicated to my "baby." (and pardon this mama's tears.)

I don't want to kiss you good night

I'll just keep on holding you tight

'Cause baby I know

You'll change and you'll grow

You'll get bigger with each morning light

I know that the sky's full of stars

And dreams call your name from afar

I'm anxious to see

All you're gonna be

But I'm sure gonna miss who you are

But I'll keep you right here in my heart

And I'll memorize each little part

'Cause one day you'll go

And I'll miss you so

But I'll keep you right here in my heart

Each tooth that you'll gain or you'll lose

And each time you'll need bigger shoes

Each step that you take

Will be further away

But to stop you is not what I'd choose

These fingers that curl round my hand

Must do things that no others can

I know you're not mine

But God's own design

And I want you to follow his plan

But I'll keep you right here in my heart

And I'll memorize each little part

'Cause one day you'll go

And I'll miss you so

But I'll keep you right here in my heart.