My Dear Friends,
As our hearts break with the outbreak of so many wars in the 21st century and we all shake our heads in disbelief, it is my honor to celebrate and appreciate our military children, soldiers and families for April Month of Military Family Appreciation.
This song is a tribute to all military children written by my dear friend Rhonda for her granddaughter, a seven year old daughter, of a military dad. who is on the move again and sad to leave her home and family once again. Rhonda is a star to all of us who know and love her. She is a songwriter, mother of 3 with 3 beautiful grandchildren. Her son has been in the military for 11 years and has been deployed many times. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to him and to everyone that serves our country.
Rhonda also just won the lyric category of the Great American Song Contest which she also won last year for another military song called “Weight of The Ink”, about how hard it is for the spouse left behind when there is deployment.
She is talented and committed and like us on the blog, passionate about her music and songwriting, spending countless hours with her teacher. I am in awe of her lyrics, dedication and talent.
Note: The last picture in her video is of her beautiful daughter in law and her precious granddaughter, Harper.
In her own words:
This song is a tribute to all military children who have endured countless holidays, birthdays, moves and milestones without the presence of their active-duty military parent(s). Nearly 2 million American children have a parent currently serving in the military. April is the Month of the Military Child so let’s recognize the strength, sacrifice and special contributions that military children and families make to our country. This song was inspired by my military son, daughter-in-law and grandchild, and their love for each other.
Without further ado and most likely a tear or two….. Enjoy this beautiful song and videography!
“You Are The Star”
There are so many miles between us;
On a road I knew I had to choose.
I’m gone so many nights,
Defending our Stars and Stripes;
Every step brings me closer to you.
So many thoughts movin’ ’round my mind.
That goal you scored while I was away.
The faded t-shirt that you wear;
Wind flying through your hair.
Your head on my shoulder; candles on your cake.
Chorus:
You’re too young,
For these greetings and good-byes;
Airport scenes and new routines,
Tears in people’s eyes.
Just shine strong.
I’m proud of who you are.
Laugh and grow and always know,
Within my heart and mind
You are the star.
Welcome signs are bright as 4th of July.
Waving hands tell me that I’m home.
I lift you in my arms;
Keep you safe from harm.
And I never want to let you go.
When’s your bedtime? Which shoes do you wear?
What do you like on your toast?
Keep holding my hand tight;
Everything will be all right.
Love will keep our family whole.
You’re too young
For these greetings and good-byes;
Airport scenes and new routines
Tears in people’s eyes.
Just shine strong.
I’m proud of who you are.
Laugh and grow and always know,
Within my heart and mind
You are the star.
Too many milestones, missed on the way.
Too many unknowns in your day.
You’re the voice,
That had no choice,
So I salute and say;
Thank you to the bravest stars across the USA.
You’re too young
For these greetings and good-byes;
Airport scenes and new routines
Tears in people’s eyes.
Just shine strong.
I’m proud of who you are.
Laugh and grow and always know,
Within my heart and mind…
You are the star.
You are the star.
You are the star.
by Rhonda Gessow © 2018 COPYRIGHT All Rights Reserved
Thank you truly for taking time to tune in and please follow her on YouTube for more songs in the future. Congratulations Rhonda! I know my readers are also be so grateful to you for sharing your heart and love in turbulent times.
Winners – 2021 Great American Song Contest
Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting
Weight Of the Ink
Rhonda Gessow
Here’s to our troops that continue to defend, protect and sacrifice for all of us. There are no words but I know how appreciative we all are and how senseless it seems but needed.
May you and your family stay blessed!
💖
Cindy
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[…] This is in honor of my friend Rhonda’s birthday yesterday! She is definitely one of the most loving and heartfelt people I know. I don’t think any of us have every heard her raise her voice and trust me she has had many a reasons to at times. She is a blessing to all of us and definitely a Queen Bee to me and all that know her. You might remember the song she wrote, You Are the Star I posted in honor of the Military Child. If you missed it have a listen here. […]
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Wow. That was amazing. As the mother of a son who has deployed three times, I could barely not cry over this. It should be on Fox’s All American Summer.
Thank you for capturing this experience–family to our American soldiers–so well.