It's been a while

This is a song I wrote after coming home from 18 months of missionary service in Taiwan. It was one of the best experiences of my life and coming home was hard! Noticing all the little miracles helped me see how blessed I am :)

Lyrics:

It’s been a while
Since I’ve walked these roads
Worn these cloths
Curled my hair
It’s been a while
Since I’ve seen these trees
Ate fresh strawberries
Sat silently and smiled

Out of all the places I could be
I know this is where He wants me
I feel it in my heart

For the mountains and the stars
So clear and yet so far
Wide awake while it’s still dark
Oh-oh-oh
As the sun begins to rise
Spreading hope and spreading light
Even when I close my eyes
I see it there


It’s been a while
Since I’ve heard them say
My first name
And hug me tight
It’s been a while
Since I’ve played these keys
And freely sing
The things I feel inside

And I know it might be silly
For one to be so happy
Eating cheese tacos, playing cards

But those mountains and the stars
So clear and yet so far
Wide awake while it’s still dark
Oh-oh-oh
As the sun begins to rise
Spreading hope and spreading light
Even when I close my eyes
I see it there


And I promised not to forget
All the others that I met
On an island in the sea
Their words will stay with me
Now I’m different but the same
I think it’s better this way
Joy comes after pain
I’ll see them again some day

Now my mountains and my stars
So clear and not too far
Wide awake while it’s still dark
Oh-oh-oh
As the sun begins to rise
Spreading hope and spreading light
Even when I close my eyes
I see it there