In 1989 a small beautiful boy was born to us…he had Down Syndrome and a number of health complications which together made doctors predict he would not live long. Thankfully we had 2 and a half difficult but beautiful years together, with us and others fighting daily for his life, health, and happiness. When he finally left this earth and his insufficient body, I received this song bit by bit over a 1 week period, which helped heal my broken heart and pass my understanding of Heaven from my head to my heart. I am so grateful for the God who has promised we will be together again—I’m counting on that.
lyrics
Once the night looked kindly,
Once the sun did shine
On you, my gentle treasure,
That once on earth were mine.
Once you smiled to see me,
And once I held you near;
But now my eyes are misty
My treasure's far from here.
Chorus 1
But I'm happy because you're happy,
Because you're in Heaven, safe at last.
Trials are past, pain is over,
That cocoon's no more your home,
For you, our precious Butterfly,
Have flown.
Thank God the race is over,
Thank God the fight is done.
Together with our Savior
We fought the war and won!
With victory now behind us,
I long to soon abide
In Heaven where you're waiting,
Over on the Other Side.
[Repeat Chorus 1]
Bridge
He's happy there, much stronger now
And learning things so quickly.
He's so alive! He's still our son.
THe'll keep him 'til we come.
Once I held my treasure
Now you're stored away;
Once I dreamed of Heaven:
It's real to me today!
And though I deeply miss you,
How faint my grief shall seem
When I come to join you
Beyond the rainbow's gleam.
Chorus 2
Yes, I'm happy because you're happy,
Because you're in Heaven, safe at last.
Peace and joy, love and laughter
All abound in that new Home,
Where you, our precious Butterfly, have flown…
Peace and joy, love and laughter
All abound in that new Home,
Where you, our precious Butterfly, have flown…
I’m Jerry Paladino, international recording artist, singer, & songwriter. I’ve been a friend and follower of Jesus of
Nazareth, and for the last 45 years have put my time & energies into sharing His message and teachings with those I meet. THIS IS MY SITE: Welcome to it!...more
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