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Strong at Heart (Meal)

from Living Faith by The Far Criers

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Rob reflects on his connection with his grandfather and the meals they used to share

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He never really spoke about his problems
He never showed a sign of slowing down
He never even hinted at retiring
He never needed help to get around

He always had open arms to greet you
He always had a story that you'd want to hear
He always kept up with all the latest
He always kept you wishing he was near

So I couldn't believe it when they told me
his heart was weak and working poorly
because I never met a man with a stronger heart than
the one that belonged to my grandfather
John Raymond Martin leave your mark for the strong at heart

Every Tuesday we'd go out for some tacos and
Every time we'd fight over the bill
Every night I'd listen to his wisdom and
Every day I'd try to be more like him

He gave us his smile that could beat a rainbow
He gave us his love that saw no end
He gave his life to caring for his dear wife
He gave us all a glimpse of how to live

The day I saw him laying in the casket
Is a day I never will forget
The saddest day that has passed me in my short life
The saddest tears that have fallen on my cheek

The last time we talked he offered advice
He said to work hard and love your beautiful wife
And now each day when I look toward the heavens
I know he is looking down at me with a smile.

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from Living Faith, released October 3, 2014

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The Far Criers

Jeff Capps, Matt Geerdes, and Rob Jeter have been writing and playing together since 1991, as friends growing up in the Memphis, TN area.

Through the years, living in different states (and the occasional different continent) they continue to write and record, and relish occasional chances to play together.
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