Grown-Up Christmas List ~ Amy Grant
Do you remember me?
I sat upon your knee.
I wrote to you with childhood fantasies.
Well I’m all grown up now,
But still need help somehow.
I’m not a child but my heart still can dream.
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So here’s my lifelong wish,
My grown-up Christmas list,
Not for myself, but for a world in need:
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No more lives torn apart,
That wars would never start,
And time would heal all hearts.
And everyone would have a friend,
And right would always win,
And love would never end.
This is my grown-up Christmas list.
~
As children we believed,
The grandest sight to see,
Was something lovely wrapped beneath the tree.
Well Heaven surely knows,
That packages and bows,
Can never heal a hurting human soul.
~
No more lives torn apart,
That wars would never start,
And time would heal all hearts.
And everyone would have a friend,
And right would always win,
And love would never end.
This is my grown-up Christmas list.
~
What is this illusion called the innocence of youth?
Maybe in our blind belief can we ever find the truth.
~
No more lives torn apart,
That wars should never start,
And time would heal all hearts.
And everyone would have a friend,
And right would always win,
And love would never end.
This is my grown-up Christmas list.
This is my only lifelong wish,
This is my grown up Christmas list.
Songwriters: David Foster/Linda Thompson
Trang (Bookidote) said:
Lovelyy!! ❤ Right in time for the holidays 😀
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Trang! I’ve been listening to this non-stop!🤗
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raistlin0903 said:
Nice, I’m really getting into the holiday spirits with posts like these! Thank you, I have had a bit of a crappy day, but this manages to at least put a smile on my face again: so thank you 😊
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Bad day Michel?😟 I’m sending you a bunch of virtual hugs!😙
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raistlin0903 said:
Yeah a bit: I’m going to be publishing a review for the new Star Wars movie later today, and trust me when I say it is going to be the most shocking review that I have ever written: I absolutely hated it 😮😢 it really put me into a very bad and foul mood. And then I recieved a message from Dani that some jerk really offended her over on Goodreads, which made me even more angry. She so does not deserve something like that 😢 So yeah…that was my day, but thank you for your kind words, I really appreciate them. I hope your weekend is going better than mine 😊
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
What? You hated it? NOOOOO!😱
That guy on GR is a real troll. We’ve all reported him, so I hope GR does the right thing and boots his butt off!🤬
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raistlin0903 said:
Yeah I hated it😢 I wrote a review for it that seriously scared even myself lol 😂 I’m really going to have to publish a normal review again for something else this week, else people might seriously get the wrong idea about me 😂
But yeah, what a troll. I seriously hope that is going to happen as well. People like that don’t deserve to be on GR and the worst thing is that it has really effected Dani for which I am so sorry. She seriously doesn’t need crap like this, so I really hope that guy gets banned. It would certainly be the best thing to do 😊
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
OMG Michel! I just read your review and I’m so upset. 😰 I appreciate you being so honest and fair. 🤗
And yeah, that bastard (sorry for my language), really did a number on her. I flagged him, but I’m also going to see if I can contact Goodreads directly to see if they can do something. Her health has been so precarious lately, and this was just awful. I think her day ended a little better though because Sophie at Beware of the Reader wrote a 1st blogoversary post and she had some lovely things to say about our Dani!😊
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raistlin0903 said:
Yeah, I really haven’t done much else today except watching YouTube videos on the film and trying to get my mind in working order again. Star Wars really means a lot to me, and I simply did mot expect it to be a movie like this 😢 But yeah I just had to be honest. To be fair though, there are also people that did like it, so a movie is always personal in any case 😊
Haha, no need to apologise that is what I think he is as well. But I sent a message to Goodreads about this guy this morning hoping that they are going to do something about him. I know, I have really been worried about her. I just hope she will recover soon, but I’m glad to hear that someone wrote such a great post for her. She deserves it 😊
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Lee Dunn said:
Loved this song.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It really is beautiful! 😊
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beetleypete said:
Schmaltzy perhaps, but even I can’t knock the sentiment. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
What can I say Pete. I’m a dreamer.😙
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beetleypete said:
Noting wrong with dreams, Kim. 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
🤗🤗🤗
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fragglerocking said:
Isn’t it so sad that we can pine for the truth in these lyrics, and feel that its unobtainable 😢
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It truly is. I remember I cried the first time I heard this.😥
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BeckiesMentalMess.wordpress.com said:
Awe, this was so beautiful. Simply lovely. 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I’m so glade you liked it Beckie!😊
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Dani☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆ said:
This is such a beautiful song and perfect for the holidays! Great choice Book Sister, this made me smile!😊
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks my Book Sister! I love knowing I made you smile!🤗😙 BTW, I just sent you a very important email!
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Dani☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆ said:
That email made my day!😊
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
😊
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Dani☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆ said:
😘💖
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nataliaspics said:
Aw love this song! Such a good meaning, and gives off a sweet vibe for the holidays ❤ 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It’s become one of my favorite Christmas songs. I’m so glad you like it Natalia!🎄
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vinnieh said:
Beautiful words. I’m really getting into the Holiday spirit reading this.
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Lashaan (Bookidote) said:
Beautiful and magical! And very timely. 😉 Thank you for sharing, Kim!!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I’m so glad you liked it Lashaan!
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Michelle Morrison said:
I like this song a lot.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It really is beautiful. I’ve listened to versions sung by Natalie Cole, Amy Grant, Kelley Clarkson, and Peter Hollens and his wife.😊
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Mama Cass said:
my favorite. Thanks sweet Kim
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I hope your holidays were lovely Cass.🤗
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Mama Cass said:
They were…ok. I hope someday they won’t hurt. How was yours?
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I’m sorry Cass. Mine were fine. I’m glad they’re over though.
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Mama Cass said:
But now it’s a new year and we have midterms to get excited about!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Fingers crossed!
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