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By: CCM Sunday: Save a Place For Me – Matthew West | Once Upon A Life

CCM Sunday: Save a Place For Me – Matthew West | Once Upon A Life — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:33:13 +0000

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By: Janie

Janie — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:31:11 +0000

Every now and then a song comes on the radio, and you have to pull over because it hits you so hard. The tears streamed down my face as I listened to Save a Place for Me. July 2011, I lost my beloved husband who was only 53 years old. He had a sudden, fatal heart attack, and was gone in the blink of an eye. He was instantly in the presence of the Lord, but left me behind. He was my soul mate, my best friend, the love of my life. Every day I find myself having to let go and say goodbye, over and over. I never got to say goodbye. I miss him beyond words. I’m blessed to have known him and been part of his life for 20 years. This song says exactly what my heart feels.

By: Antoinette

Antoinette — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:01:14 +0000

My 11 year old son passed in an accident on nov 16, 2011. I miss my Thomas

By: Janice

Janice — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 17:10:34 +0000

My son Jesse commited suicide on Jan. 30, 2010. I cannot express how much your song helped me through the painful days that followed. I know he is in heaven in God’s loving arms and one day I will be there with him. I cry every time I hear this song, but it fills me with hope. As hard as it is, I know my son is no longer in pain and I must be patient until I am with him in God’s kingdom. Thank you!

By: Nicole Sisler

Nicole Sisler — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 19:26:53 +0000

I lost the love of my life only 12 days after we were married on October 9th, 2011. He was killed on October 21st, 2011 while at work. When I heard the song “Save a Place for Me” I thought it was written just for me because that’s what I’ve been thinking over and over in my head since he has died. His name is Bill Sisler and he was the most wonderful man you could ever meet. He was an awesome husband, dad, brother, son, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and servant of God. My life will never be the same since I lost my soul mate! I know God needed him for some reason, I just don’t understand why he took him so soon from me? I wanted to grow old with Bill and now I can’t see him again until I enter heaven. Life sometimes just doesn’t seem fair, but someday I will see Bill and know why he was needed so quickly.

By: Shelby

Shelby — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:17:37 +0000

My grandpa just died this past Sunday and we just got finished with all of the viewings and the mass, I know he is in heaven with his 2 sons because he sent us 3 rainbows,! It was very hard to cope with at first because it was so sudden and such a fast passing. We will miss him dearly and will always remember his amazing whistling abilities. When I heard this song it made me think of him instantly and I know he is saving a place for me because he is the type who loves his grandchildren and would always ask how we were doing and I know he loved all 37 of us. Thank you so much for this song, it’s very beautiful and inspiring! THANKS,! Shelby

By: Whitney R

Whitney R — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 02:39:24 +0000

I heard this song on K Love two days ago. I couldn’t help but hold back the tears it brought. My Grandma, who I’ve grown closer to in the 10 years since my grandpa, her husband, died. Tonight, and for the past 2 weeks, she’s been in the hospital. She told my dad and his siblings the other night that she is ready to go, which breaks our hearts, but as I listen to this song, it brings tears and comfort hoping that my grandpa and her will save a place for all of us when we finally meet again when she passes. Thank you, Matthew for this amazing song that conveys SO much meaning for me.

By: Diana

Diana — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:29:57 +0000

My father passed away when I was eight, and this december it will be ten years. I miss him everyday. He was my best friend and the best role model any child could have. To this day I aspire to be very much like him. I know he would be proud of me if he was still here. I am a freshman in college and am well on my way to becoming a great doctor like he was. Thanks to his inspiration I one day hope to be a pediatric oncologist, and help find the cure to the horrible disease that took him from my life. Thank you daddy, I miss you so much, you will never be forgotten!! <3

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:48:40 +0000

Two weeks ago I lost my triplet sister and little niece in a car accident, less then a mile from home. My sister was one of my favorite people, yet the last time we spoke were in words of anger. I miss my only sister. I don’t know when my first waking thought won’t be of her and when it won’t hurt so bad to say her name. I heard your song and it was encouraging. Her life wasnt the easiest Knowing that she is in Heaven and free of pain and worry helps me greatly. So I just wanted to say thank you.

By: Jody Delahunty

Jody Delahunty — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 01:30:35 +0000

My husband died January 3, 2011. He suffered almost 2 years with esophageal cancer. He was never sick, only went to the doctor for an annual checkup (because I made him go) and had no symptoms until one day he felt like his food was sticking in his esophagus. I’m a nurse and got him in to his doctor right away. Unfortunately, the news was bad from the start.
He suffered through intense chemotherapy, radiation and surgery where they removed his esophagus and made a new one out of his stomach. After surgery he had more chemo.
He had to return to work to keep his job even though he was so very weak.
He never complained and was such a fighter. He wouldn’t accept that he was dying until right before Christmas 2010.
It was an honor to take care of him and to see what a great man he was. I had “Save a Place for Me” played at his celebration of life service. It said exactly what I was feeling and is so special to me. I know he is in heaven, healed and whole and “saving a place for me”, his wife of 31 years.