Cinderella

Today I heard that one of my favorite artists growing up, Stephen Curtis Chapman, lost his little girl in an accident at his home. His song "Cinderella" he wrote to his girls and it means a lot to me. My prayers go out to him and his family. It is a reminder of how precious your time with your children is and how you should cherish every moment. Just as his song says.

She spins and she sways to whatever song plays,Without a care in the world.And I'm sittin' here wearin' the weight of the world on my shoulders.It's been a long day and there's still work to do,She's pulling at me saying "Dad I need you!There's a ball at the castle and I've been invited and I need to practice my dancin'""Oh please, daddy, please!"So I will dance with CinderellaWhile she is here in my arms'Cause I know something the prince never knewOh I will dance with CinderellaI don't wanna miss even one song, Cuz all to soon the clock will strike midnight And she'll be goneShe says he's a nice guy and I'd be impressedShe wants to know if I'd approve of a dressShe says "Dad, the prom is just one week away,And I need to practice my dancin'""Oh please, daddy, please!"So I will dance with CinderellaWhile she is here in my arms'Cause I know something the prince never knewOhh-oh ohh-oh, I will dance with CinderellaI don't wanna miss even one song, Cuz all to soon the clock will strike midnight And she'll be goneShe will be gone.Well, she came home todayWith a ring on her handJust glowin' and tellin' us all they had plannedShe says "Dad, the wedding's due six months awayAnd I need to practice my dancin'""Oh please, daddy please!"So I will dance with CinderellaWhile she is here in my arms'Cause I know something the prince never knewOhh-oh ohh-oh, I will dance with CinderellaI don't wanna miss even one song, (even one song) Cuz all to soon the clock will strike midnight And she'll be gone