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| Those Christmases of Past Copyright Alice E. Steimle - 2002 |
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| How I remember those Christmases of past Two precious babies I had, I wanted it to last You drove that little car around the house Brum, Brum, Brum, could scare away the mouse Years went by, your grew up so fast Again I can think of Christmases of past James wanted Hugo, and Andrew a toy gun All I could do was turn away, there'd be no fun |
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| 1976 was the year of the nightmare for me Your father left us without a Christmas tree Andrew wanted a fishing pole, James wanted a bike Once again I turned my head; think I'll take a hike Didn't you know how I loved you, my precious little one You were all I had, God's gift to me a son Your Nana tried to hide things; she did her very best She'd tell you stories when I needed to rest Christmases past, many we couldn't share Your Father said, "I'm sorry they won't be there" How I would cry on Christmas day When he came to take my precious babies away |
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| Remembering more Christmases of the past How I wanted them to fly by fast One was far away, a blue Christmas for me As you were traveling far, sitting under a coconut tree The other one sat home with me, "Mama, it will be ok He said that he could call you on Christmas Day Promise me you'll be happy, and dry your tears There will be more Christmases to make up for these years" |
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| Now Christmas is coming again once more Won't L'il Angel Reb be glad when I open the door These two handsome boys will be coming home to me This year there will be presents and a Christmas tree So let's be merry and have a day of cheer Christmas day soon will be approaching and near Pies to make, and a turkey to stuff This year for Christmas just won't be enough |
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| Christmas 1987 |