Ruby
"Lovingkindness is better than life." Psalm 63:3
The life of one we love is never lost. The influence goes on through all the lives it ever touched.
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Yodeling in Heaven
A Collection of Beth Williams Songs
1. Romans 8:28
2. Little Things You Do
3. Now ( Don't Look Back)
4. My God & I
5.
Rock of Ages
6. Ruby & John
7. I Sit & Ride
8. Send the Rain
9. Voices
10. Get up & Move Around
11. Just a Closer Walk with Thee
12. He Kissed Her Picture
13. Yodeling in Heaven
My grandmother Ruby (Mimi to me) was one of the most kindhearted, spiritual, understanding & loving women I've ever known.
Mimi was on her deathbed when I wrote this song. I've always felt it was a message from my grandfather, John (Papa), to let Mimi know he was waiting for her on the other side. Not only waiting but wading out into the river to meet her as she crossed over. I believe, just she did, that we're reunited with our loved ones when God takes us home.
She wasn't able to say, but my hope
is hearing this song gave her comfort and reassurance. Not that she
really needed
it, I'm sure. For as long as I can remember, she spent her
entire life in service to the Lord. She loved and trusted Him so.
"An old Bible on the edge of the bed, tattered and torn from being
read......"
I found this Scripture she had written out in a book she gave me in 1972. "Lovingkindness is better than life." Psalm 63:3 She lived this truth.
Behold, I tell you a mystery; we shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed - in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will b raised incorruptible, and we shall all be changed. I Corinthians 15: 51 & 52
ruby and john
( 3:41)
words & music by Beth Williams
Ruby sits on the edge of the
bed,
wearing old brown shoes & a scarf on her head
had her suitcase packed for nigh on 18 years
in her favorite cotton dress, she wants to look her best
when she steps back from this black veil of tears
Ruby's ready to fly over the
rainbow...
Ruby's ready to fly peacefully
over the rainbow, cross the river into the arms of john
standing knee-deep in water, wading patiently
seems like only yesterday
she gave her young heart away
to the farm boy she met out on hornbeck pond
always said she knew right then
walkin' down the road with him
she would someday marry that boy john
Ruby's ready to fly over the
rainbow...
Ruby's ready to fly peacefully
over the rainbow, cross the river into the arms of john
standing knee-deep in water , wading patiently
through forty nine sweet years
they saw love shine
soon it will be John & Ruby for all time
an old Bible on the edge of
the bed,
tattered & torn from being read
night after night alone there in her room
through an open window a cold wind blows ...
a train whistle comes and goes
and leaves just the smell of ruby's sweet perfume
Rubys ready to fly over the
rainbow...
Rubys ready to fly peacefully
over the rainbow, cross the river into the arms of john
standing knee deep in water, wading patiently
he's standing knee deep in water wading patiently
he's standing knee deep in water waiting patiently
Video Comments:
"You did a marvelous, loving job of putting this video together! I cried! For my own sweet memories of those waiting "knee deep in water". and reminded me of how thankful I am for those standing right here now! Love. It's so powerful." Linda Orsak
"I remember the night Mimi died. We were all sitting around her bed in the hospital telling stories, laughing, all the while knowing she would soon be with the Lord and with Papa. We were so happy for her! You did a great job, Beth." Joan Williams
"Thank you so much Beth--Of course you know the memories this brings up for me. So beautifully done." Janis Kennemar
"Beth, I loved the song and video.... Reminds me so much of my mom and dad. Daddy is waiting for Momma forever up in heaven and Momma is 92 and ready to go join him. We will rejoice on that day." kiss kiss Jackie
I love you
Mimi...thank you for loving me so much. We're all looking forward to
seeing you again someday....over the rainbow, cross the river, standing
knee deep in water, waiting patiently.....