Sono Harris died on July 4. Her son Joel wrote this song for her right before she died.
GOODNIGHT, MAMA
Written July 3, 2010 by Joel Harris
Walking through your door, sitting on your bed
Talking about everything together
We’ll talk into the night, till everything seems clear again
And there’s only one thing left to say…
Goodnight, mama, I’m so glad that you’re here to talk to
Sleep well, I’ll see you soon
Thank you, Jesus, for a mother who pours herself out
Always something more to do
Walking through your door, bringing you your food
Talking about how you slept last night
We only have a little while, till you need to rest again
And there’s only one thing left to say…
Goodnight, mama, I’m so glad that I got to see you
Sleep well, I’ll be back soon
Thank you, Jesus, for a mother who poured her life out
Please fill her anew
Walking through your door, to see you one more time
Thinking about all the times we’ve shared
Not much longer now, because He’s calling you home
And there’s only one thing left to say…
Goodbye, mama, I’m so glad that I got to know you
Farewell, I’ll see you soon
Take her, Jesus, to a place with no pain or sickness
To heaven with you
Copyright © 2010 Joel Harris
Joel, what a beautiful tribute to your mother. I remember when your Dad would speak at Home Schooling Seminars back in the 80’s. He would speak so lovingly of your mother. Praise God for Heaven.
Wow…just remember reading about Chris Klicka passing and Greg Harris sitting at his bedside not too long ago and now I am reading about Greg’s spouse passing on. Who would have thought. My condolences to your family. You all have contributed so much with your books, workshops, home school helps, and so many other ways. Thank you for giving to the Lord. Thanks for setting such a good example of leadership to Greg. Sincerely, Cindy & family :).