Day 60: God Bless Our Soldiers on Memorial Day.

Today, I ran in memory of many fallen soldiers. I don't ever feel that I can adequately thank men and women in the Armed Forces for all of their sacrifices. I just hope this run will be at least a small thanks to all of them. I've had this song rolling around in my head throughout this trip, and I couldn't think of a better time to post the lyrics to it than on Memorial Day. The song is by Tim McGraw, and is titled "If You're Reading This". The words will need no explanation when you read them. Every time I hear this song during my runs, I get very choked up, and often lose a few tears. I hope you all enjoy. Goodnight.

"If You're Reading This"

If you're reading this
My Mommas sittin there
Looks like I only got a one way ticket over here
Sure wish I
Could give you one more kiss
And war was just a game we played when we were kids

I'm laying down my gun
I'm hanging up boots
I'm up here with God and we're both watching over you

So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul
Is where my momma always prayed
That it would go
And if you're reading this
I'm already home

If you're reading this
Half way around the world
I won’t be there
To see the birth of our little girl
I hope she looks like you
I hope she fights like me
Stand up for the innocent and weak

I'm laying down my gun
I'm hanging up boots
Tell dad I don't regret that I followed in his shoes

So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul
Is where my momma always prayed
That it would go
And if you're reading this
I'm already home

If you're reading this
There’s going to come a day
When you'll move on
And find some one else
And that's OK
Just remember this
I'm in a better place
Where soldiers live in peace
And angels sing amazing grace

So lay me down
In that open field out on the edge of town
And know my soul
Is where my momma always prayed
That it would go
And if you're reading this
I'm already home