Over a year ago I felt a burden to write a song about the senseless suicide bombings.

I pondered for months about how to say what I was feeling in my heart. I wondered how to tastefully address this horriffic issue.

I worked out the chorus and sang it for months. Finally I found the verses.

I was wondering what to put in the bridge when I had the "Oh My God" moment. It was then... that I realized how close I once came to being one of "Them"!

God...have mercy on us all.

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--- Love Your Children More ---

We watched the evening news my son and I
I could tell my twelve year old had something on his mind
Finally he spoke up and asked me Dad
How could they bomb that bus and kill all those kids?
And I prayed God please help me know just what to tell my child
For heaven knows I've been askin' those same questions for awhile
As I tried to sort it out, these words came from my mouth...Son

You must love your children more than you hate your enemies
Love your children more than anything you believe
It's OK to live your life doing what you think is right and it won't be wrong
If you love your children more

We were walkin' down the street and saw the news
The paper said a man walked into the school
He took his gun and shattered all the dreams
Of the mothers and the dads all because of his beliefs
And I stood there and fought the tears 'cause others were nearby
Silently I thanked God my son was at my side
When we found a private place, I told him face to face... Son

Son I never told you this but once I almost killed a man
"Cause I believed his family could do better without him
And that man was me...
As I made my selfish plans... a voice within me...Said

You must love your children more than you hate who you may be
Love your children more than your own worst enemy
It's OK to live your life doing what you think is right and it won't be wrong
If you love your children more
It's OK to live your life doing what you think is right and it won't be wrong
If you love your children more

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CREDITS

Thanks to Pat Luboff for her excellent critiques and suggestions as she helped me through multiple re-writes.

Thanks to Kim Copeland the amazing producer that recognized where I needed to modify the vocal delivery in the bridge and recommended how I change it. Thanks Kim also for the very smooth and touching production. You are my hero.

Thank you Ron Wallace for your outstanding vocal performance.

Thanks to the following musicians for their awsome contribution. Great Job!

Drums---Brian Fuller
Bass---Jim Hyatt
Electirc---Mike Seivers
Acoustic---Bruce Watkins
Keyboards---Buddy Hyatt