Treasuring You

Treasuring You...
and healing from loss
Lyrics

1- The Secret Door (3:51)
(Dedicated to PHS & Allan)
I don't know why things have happened this way. I don't pretend to know the beginning from the end. But I know your troubles are tough and hard to bear, I want you to know there's lots of us who care.

CHORUS: Can the eagle soaring in the sky, fly without the wind? Can the flower opening to the sun, bloom without the rain? And every tear we ever share unlocks a secret door. Releases true nobility, expands the heart, and more...

So when your days are darkest night,
Gather your courage, don't give up the fight. And when the future is tough and crumbling in, stand extra tall and in the end you'll win. CHORUS

No tear that falls is ever shed in vain,
Some kinds of greatness are found in the rain. So when the burden is tough and hard to stand, we'll weather any storm by clasping hands. CHORUS

Words & Music-Mariann Adams, Vocal-Sherie Christensen, Violin-Aaron Ashton, Piano-Mariann Adams, Drums-Trent Christensen

2- Somehow (3:30)
(Dedicated to Beatrice)
I question where you are. I question who I am. I wonder what will be, the way that things now stand. So much that doesn't seem to change. So much that never will be the same. You came into my life and now without you here, it seems I have to face my greatest fears:
I can't see how things can be without you here with me...somehow.
I cannot see the world the way I did before. With passing we both go
through another door. I look around at all your things and see the way that you made them sing. You gave them meaning, and as I touch I see, I'm really reaching out to touch you.
I can't see how things can be without you here with me...somehow.

I think I reach in vain to touch you through the pain. But sometimes seems to be you're standing close to me. And something very real inside
says I have nothing to fear or hide,
that you're not far away, and in my heart you'll stay, as long as stars will shine through darkened skies. Don’t have to see how things can be without you here with me...somehow.

And if I calm my head, and hear what my heart said. I know the private words I speak to you are heard. My thoughts caress you everyday. I love you now in a different way. Sometimes you're here with me and though I cannot see, feeling's enough for me to know, Don’t have to see how things could be without you here with me...somehow.

Words & Music-Mariann Adams, Arr. Karen Adams, Vocal-Sherie Christensen, Piano-Karen Adams, Flute-Sherie Christensen, Drums-Trent Christensen

3- I Will Live (3:05)
(Dedicated to a special friend)
I will live in your honor, I will laugh and I’ll cry. I will feel life more deeply—not let it pass by. I will not think of “what if,” will face all that is. I will listen to feelings, I’ll love and I’ll give. ’Cuz…

CHORUS
I’m missing you, miss you through and through. And that’s okay, it’s what I should do. Yeah, I’m missing you. It means, “I love you.” There’s just no easy way to do hard things.

I will not think that always, will be like today. Slowly each wave of sorrow heals hearts, they say. Past the questions and anger, disbelief and despair It takes one ray of sunlight, to pierce the night. Still… CHORUS

When I learn more of death, do I learn more of life? Can I feel deepest joy without some of this strife? If somehow I took grief out of this loss—Then I’d have to take love out of my life. So… CHORUS

Maybe treasures are waiting—is there something to gain? Will I sense deep compassion—and the price is my pain? I am not here to fail, I was meant to succeed. I am here to find joy, I’ll accomplish the deed. Still… CHORUS

Words & Music-Brian & Mariann Adams, Lead and back up vocals—Brian Adams

4- The Shield (2:43)
(Dedicated to Garrett)
Could I have protected you? Could I have shielded you? Could I have kept you from pain? If I knew what to do I would have done it. But I did not know, I could not know. And you must know that if I could, I would have shielded you.

Could I have intervened? I must replay this scene. Was judgment lacking, I don't know. If I could have seen the future I'd have spared you. I'd have suffered for you, traded places with you, even died for you. If I could, I would have shielded you.

Did I let you know just how much I cared? And do you know I'll always care? And so, I have to believe you do not suffer. And I wonder now is there something more that I do for you. Oh, can't you see, I still would shield you.

Are you protected from pain that I now feel, this endless, longing ache for you? Are you spared from this emptiness and sorrow? Maybe one last gift I'll give to you. I'll bear this pain, and you will know: Now I am shielding you.

Words & Music-Mariann Adams, Vocal-Mariann Adams, Piano-Sherie Christensen, Violin-Aaron Ashton, Drums-Trent Christensen

5- Reminiscing (4:37)
(Dedicated to Gary)
Music & piano-Karen Adams, Wooden flute-Sherie Christensen, Drums-Trent Christensen

6- Remember Me (2:02)
(Dedicated to Grandma & Grandpa)
Remember me, come on and let's go play. Remember me, think of our "bestest" day. Remember me,
guess what I'm gonna say, Always—

Remember me, to me you're number one. Remember me, we'll never be out done. Remember me, why don't we share some fun? Always—remember me.

Don't let the good old days become a haze. Write a book about our joys and follies. Now I've moved on, it is in you I live on. Can you talk of me each day?

Remember me, I wiped your tears away. Remember me, I always made your day. Remember me, I knew just what to say, Always—

Remember me, and all my silly jokes. Remember me, and how we scared the folks. Remember me, I'm such a charming "bloke." Always—remember me.

Hey, listen to what you know I'm gonna say. You know I always wanted you happy. And it won't do if you are always blue. Come on now and give me that smile.

Remember me, yeah, right behind my back. Remember me, let's hear a wisecrack. Remember me, don't let the good stuff slack. Always—

Remember me, let's take a sidetrack. Remember me, hey, have a flashback. Each time you do, I'll have a come-back. Happy, Come on, Always—remember me.

Words & Music-Mariann Adams, Vocal-Karen Adams, Backup -Sherie Christensen, Drums-Trent Christensen

7- Watering Flowers (3:03)
(Dedicated to LaNaire )
I water flowers as I go to see where you are resting. I water flowers because I know there's others that are longing. And when I water someone's flower, the water dries my tears that hour. I've much to give and I can live, if I am watering flowers.

I see a child who needs some love, can I stretch to make room? I give some time, and soon I see the child start to bloom. The world's not what I want it to be, but there's a child's smile for me. And I know that I turned the key, because I watered flowers.

I travel down life's winding road and wonder if I'm moving. I stop to help another soul, and find the road more soothing. And as I slow my pace awhile, and help someone be strong that mile, my worries melt into a smile, because I'm watering flowers.
Someday the world will be different
But 'til then...

As much as you think you need me, to water your dear flower, it's really me that's needing you, to comfort me this hour. I thank you for your company. You don't know what you mean to me. Heart and soul will be set free, because we watered flowers.

Words & Music-Mariann Adams, Vocal-Bart Adams, Piano-Mariann Adams, Drums-Trent Christensen

8- Faith That You Are There (3:14)
(Dedicated to Shirley)
Faith, faith, faith to conquer the storm.
Faith, faith, faith to conquer the mountain. Fill up every mountain stream, wash away the stains. Calm the raging waters, heal my every pain.

CHORUS: Faith the size of a mustard seed grows in my heart to a testimony. Fills my heart with everlasting love. Strong enough to conquer all the earth.

Faith in the life I live, faith in every morn. Faith that you will come again when faith will be no more.
CHORUS

You died for me, and I believe you know my need. You will be there for me and you, for you and me.
CHORUS

Faith, faith, faith, faith to conquer the storm. Faith, faith that you are there.

Words & Music-Karen & Julie Adams, Vocal-Karen Adams, Piano-Karen Adams, Drums-Trent Christensen

9- I Would Still Love You (2:50)
(Dedicated to Suzy and Joshua)
I called you at work, the phone rang three times. Then I heard your voice on the other line. I told you what happened and hoped you'd understand. And I asked you this question from my heart:

CHORUS: If I died tomorrow, would you still love me? If I couldn't hear your voice or see your face? If I couldn't hold your hand or remember your name, Would you still love me? Would you still love me?

He held her hand and he knew they couldn't stay. Tears emotion as they were moved away. Time of apprehension, worry and pain, staring through the window their love seemed to say: CHORUS

Time spent together inseparable and true, as they held hands, their promise they knew. Our pain and sorrow known, our understanding grows. From the youngest to the oldest, our answer is known:

If you died tomorrow, I'd still love you
If you couldn't hear my voice or see my face. If you couldn't hold my hand or remember my name, I'd still love you. I would still love you.

Words & Music—Karen & Julie Adams, Vocal-Julie Adams, Backup– Sherie Christensen, Piano-Karen Adams, Drums-Trent Christensen

10- Morning Star (2:04)
(Dedicated to adopted Great Grandma Greer)
Music & piano-Julie Adams, Chimes-Sherie Christensen, Drums– Trent Christensen

11- A Call of My Heart (2:11)
(Dedicated to Daryl)
Thoughts come again, gently through the night. Calling to my heart. Which could be possibly right? You have always been my life, holding, comforting me. Wrapping me with tenderness, I cling to all I see. It's a call of my heart, beckoning me to stay. It's a call of my heart, should I, should I follow?

Never thought of moving on, leaving all that I see. Would you understand my heart, wanting to be pain free?
It's a call of my heart, beckoning me to go. It's a call of my heart, should I, should I follow? It's a call of my heart, beckoning me ...Oh. it's the call of my heart, which way should I follow? ...I'd stay if I could.

Words & Music-Karen Adams, Vocal-Julie Adams, Backup & Chimes-Sherie Christensen, Piano-Karen Adams, Wooden Flute-Mariann Adams, Drums-Trent Christensen

12- Until Tested (1:56)
(Dedicated to Jared)
Maybe faith isn't faith until it's tested.
Maybe faith isn't faith until it's tried.
Maybe faith means to set your heart more firmly. Maybe faith means you must decide.

There are times when we want God to embrace us. There are times when we want to know He cares. We forget that the power to reach is in us. It's through faith that we know He's there.

When our eyes only see what is before us, We forget that reality is more. For this life is a fraction of forever. It's through faith that we can see more.

Words & Music-Mariann Adams, Arr.-Karen Adams, Vocal-Julie Adams, Piano-Karen Adams, Flute-Sherie Christensen, Drums-Trent Christensen

13- Doggone Juvenile (2:15)
(Dedicated to Keyko)
I must be real hard up, I went and got a pup; they say that doggies ease the loneliness ya feel. I nearly lost my mind. I gave her back three times. I never would have though she'd be my "bestest" friend.

CHORUS: She's my...Poochie, hoochie, coochie, smoochie poochie pal. Don't know how she does it but she does it so well. Poochie, hoochie, coochie, smoochie, poochie, pal.

She chewed my underwear, left puddles everywhere. I swear that poochie came right out of you know where. How could it be I'm fine, I’m chasing a canine? I must have some disease, I think it's puppy love. CHORUS

She doesn't kiss like you, but minds me better. Ooh! Don't get me wrong, hey, I'd prefer you any day. Won't see you for a while. 'Til then I got'a smile. This canine's my distraction, doggone juvenile! CHORUS

Words & Music-Mariann Adams, Vocal-Bart Adams, Piano-Mariann Adams, Voice over & percussion-Bart, Mariann, Karen, & Julie Adams, Sherie & Trent Christensen, Drums-Trent Christensen, Kazoo-Julie Adams

14- Freedom's Call (2:42)
(Thanks to Veterans’ & Families)
Heroes whisper, "We gave freedom to you. But what we did wasn't anything new. We're just ordinary people, like you, my friend; but when we were needed, we were there to the end.

“We gave our hearts, we gave our all. Without our strength it would fall. 'Cuz every generation must march to freedom's call...Or we'll have no freedom at all.”

Now this freedom passes on to you.
Will you stand for the red, white and blue? Some have fought with a sword, some defend with a pen.
But the fight for freedom never ends.

Can you give your heart? Can you give your all? Without your strength it will fall. 'Cuz every generation must march to freedom's call...
or we'll have no freedom at all.

To these heroes I reply: “I'm no one special, but my voice counts. Joining with others we will surmount. With a quiet conviction within my heart, I might find a way to do my part: I will give my heart, I will give my all. Without my strength it might fall. 'Cuz every generation must march to freedom's call...
Or we'll have no freedom at all.

“Yes, in my generation
I'll march to freedom's call...
I won't let our freedom fall.”

Words & Music-Mariann Adams, Vocals-Karen & Julie Adams, Piano- Mariann Adams, Drums-Trent Christensen

15- Alone With The Wind (2:41)
(Dedicated to Derrick)
Music & Piano-Karen Adams, Chimes-Trent Christensen

16– Solace (1:41)
(Dedicated to Steven)
If the sun always shines you never see the stars, you never feel the moonlight soft on your face. And though you like the sun and this is no fun, there’s solace in a quiet place.
When you’re done with all this, tell me, who will you be? Will you profoundly grow or meet your disgrace? Though you’re knocked to your knees, you can break free through solace in a quiet place.

CHORUS Peace by piece, line by line, step by step, in due time. Struggle within climb the mountain. You determine if you will win.

Come to grips with what’s true, set your sights to get through. Stretch and dare to learn something new. When fierce gales blow, inside you can know there’s solace in a quiet place.

There are people who care but they cannot always share. In the end the final work’s up to you. Will you anger like steel, or patiently heal through solace in a quiet place.

Words & Music-Mariann Adams, Vocal-Brian Adams, Piano-Mariann Adams, Drums-Trent Christensen

17- Rely On Me (3:43)
(Dedicated to Kimberly Sue)
Who do you rely on when the go'n gets rough, the way is tough, you've had enough? When you're full of delusion, your mind's in confusion, and hope's an illusion, where will you go? When you are depressed, with loneliness, and life is stressed Rely on me.

CHORUS I’m faith as the sun will rise. I’m faithful as the stars in midnight skies. I’m faithful as the spring will come again. I’m faithful and I’ll Be your truest friend...I’m faithful Rely on me.

Who do you rely on when you’ve lost your way on a bitter day, and you’re not okay? When it feels too late, you want to hate, your loss is great, where will you go? When you reach the end, you cannot bend, your heart won’t mend— Rely on me. CHORUS

Who do you rely on that will never lie, who does know why, and helps you try? When you do your part the Healer’s art will mend your heart. Where will you go? Do you really trust that you’re precious. Things will be just.
Rely on me. CHORUS

Words & Music-Mariann Adams, Vocal-Bart Adams, Piano-Mariann Adams, Violin-Aaron Ashton, Drums– Trent Christensen