A Tribute To My Uncle

This morning around 3 a.m, my Uncle Hubert passed away.  He’s the second one of my great uncles to pass away in the past year, so Greensburg, Kentucky (I was shocked too that Greensburg had its own Wikipedia page.) is grieving the loss of  two great men.

When someone mentions a  “good ‘ol country boy,” I immediately think of Uncle Hubert.  He was a gentle, caring man who had these amazing mutton chops sideburns and who would greet me with one hand a powerful handshake and the other hand a comforting pat on the shoulder.  He almost always had a smile on his face.

Growing up, my siblings and I spent some time on his farm. I have several fond memories of our time there.  I even can look back at nearly decapitating myself running into a wire strewn across the driveway in a positive light.

I shared this song a few months ago and I’ll post it again because it brings me comfort in times like this.  It helps me keep things in proper perspective.  I wrote it for aunt who passed away just over 10 years ago.

The song talks about the hope I have in life after death. I hope you enjoy the words. I wrote the song between my aunt’s death and her funeral and the only time I’ve played it for anyone was during the actual service.  Below are the lyrics and the rough audio is available here if you want to hear how the song goes (pitch and off-key as all get out).

::transcending 47 (a celebratory hymn)::

open shades
of the window
illuminsence
it fills the sky
rooted safely
minded love
intent eyes upon
the fading horizon

praises ring from all that i see
voices sing from the depths of my heart

a rusty moon
now an azure sky
and fields of grain
with the One Love
i’ll remain
enthralled
visions of light
beam before me

praises ring from all that i see
voices sing from the depths of my heart

time to sit
and be content
with joy
glistening glory
listening the silent vows
intermittent hands
fingers to thumb
melding the body of life

and how can i be
waiting here for You
in this love
endless love

and saving grace has brought a peace
everlasting, everlasting

(philippians 4.7)