Lost my mommy to Dementia. She's still alive but has no idea who I am. My heart was tore from my chest the night she looked at me and said, "When did your mom pass away? I thought I heard someone say your mother passed away. I'm so sorry." I just looked at her and said, "Yes, she passed away a couple years ago." I miss my mom. I just want her to hold me again. Talk to me. Spend time with those you love people! That's all I have to say. I'm so glad I spent so much time with my parents. I'm now taking care of my daddy. 96 years old. I came to stay with him when we put my mom in a memory care facility. It's been a journey. But I don't regret it.
I cried harder than i ever have listening to this song. We lost my grandpa first, in 2017 after a 10 year decline with alzheimers; and in the middle of that, my dad was diagnosed - we lost him last december 2020.. and now my grandma is going through the long goodbye. This disease is awful; and this song is such a beautiful glimpse into the painful reality.
Well I just buried my dad today and I played this song at his funeral. This is such a true and beautiful song. Thank you for singing it and remembering the many who are suffering from this terrible disease.
I already loved this song since I first heard it, but never made the association with mental deterioration. Señor Carll has such a talent for striking these meaningful chords in my heart. Hayes, if you would do a little show at my garage in Silver City, I would pay your travel, talent fee, and make sure you & whomever you brought with ya would want to come back again someday. Todd’s Axis Motors
I have recently been diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease. I'm 61 years old, married and the father of 4 grown children. How do I live knowing what will become of me and the burden I am going to be to my wife and family? Lord, please get me through this without that burden.
I really love this song, my memory is fading and I’m really scared- it’s just little things right now, but I’m blessed that my husband is there to help me-
I feel the same w a y I am going to be turned 59 and my memory is starting to fade itself I got a lovely family to help I always chose the best times I've ever had when I was younger I am trying extremely hard as I write this
Love the simplicity of this beautiful song. On the eve of my late husband's birthday, I remember the confusion each day brought him in his final years.
I work at a nursing home. I honestly like my job. It does make me sad seeing what they suffer through trying to remember things. I love seeing the family members visit.
That’s a powerful song Hayes. We went through that with my father in law. Brought tears to mine and my wife’s eyes. Such a horrible disease for the individual, caregiver and family.
Alsheimer & dementia is to me the most cruelest diseases. I pray for all who've been touched by it. I had an aunt that had it. But one day God is going to wipe out all the pain and sorrow that we are faced with today.
i cant find the words to write they do not come easy my husband aunt is on this road i have grown to love this lady so much it brakes my hearth for everyone that is suffering from this my prayers go out to them and the caregivers who are often time are the family their is no easy way god bless you all this one hits the heart
Me either. My mom had dementia. Broke my heart the last couple years of her life watching that beautiful vibrant women turn into someone she didn’t know. 😢 It’s such a horrible disease, worse than cancer I think. She had breast and endometrial cancer too. She didn’t have a chance. 😢
This song hits home for me, it tells so much of how they feel, I know it hurts us to watch our beloved ones but think of how they must feel, until they can't eventually remember anyone 😭😭😭💔💔💔💔 My beautiful Mother I miss you
Alzheimer's has stolen so much from the people I've known and cared about. From a great aunt, grandmother, aunt and a former pastor. I've assisted in looking for missing people who have walked away from home. I remember once locating a gentleman who had been in WWll walking down the side of the road. As I waited for his wife to meet us he would try and protect me as cars went by because he thought the cars were the enemy from the war. So we're on the side of the road holding on to each other lol.
Beautiful song! So emotional! Up to my tears! My mom is 91 years old and she has Alzheimer's and mild dementia! It's so sad to see your parent in this way! So sad! God bless all the people out there who are suffering from this so unusual condition!
From a family that has suffered through those before me with dementia and alzheimers this really tugs at the heart strings. When we were young and free and knew it all from Ten Years After, Help Me to Hayes Carll Help Me how the perspectives on and about life and those we love can change direction in ways we don't even realize or maybe sometimes do... and what makes life & love so precious is those that stand with and by us to help us remember that which really matters that which is precious that which is love ❤️
I can not speak for everyone,but having witnessed a beautiful 85 year old widow struggle with dementia it tears your heart out.She was in excellent health except for the dementia.Thanks for showing us the patient's side of this.
My mama has vascular dementia now and shes really struggling some days, this is a beautiful tribute to all of those struggling and still trying to retain the beautiful parts that a life contains in a soul. Great song really enjoyed it.
Fine song, touching. This will mean a lot to anyone who has had a family member that lived with Alzheimer's, it will bring a tear to your eye if you have.
I have friends going through this struggle. They don't like country music, but I've heard both of them listen to this song over and over in their office. I how my fellow man can find comfort while handling this situation. God's speed
My husband and I both lost grandparents to this vicious and terrible disease. This song pretty much puts me into the bed, but damn so beautiful. Thank you Hayes.
The video brings back many good memories for me I lost my wife five years ago to cancer we’re together for 40 years took me 3 1/2 years to even get out of the house I am I am better and socializing but She will be forever on my mind may the creator join us once again
Thank you so much for these wonderful words as I start down this road with my Mom. For the last few weeks I have been very upset about how my life is out of control. But in reality it's my Mom's life that's out of control.
Don't beat yourself up for feeling that way. This disease is hard on the sufferer, and everyone one else involved. My family made it through, you will too.
We do a lot of shows but a friend gave us tix to one where Hayes opened. He sung this song after telling the story of he and his G Paw driving in Waco at 12 yrs old. Been dealing a lot with this for a few years and its still goin. Felt like he was singin the song just for us.
As im listening to this, Im setting here in the hospital with my 86 y/o dad with Alzheimer's & sadly he is at the end of his journey. He suffered a bad stroke and the prognosis isn't good. This just rips my heart out. I've been caring for him now 5 1/2 years and I don't know how to say goodbye. Please Lord help me!
I remember nearly 20 yrs ago not far from where I set at this moment taking the worse ass kicking ever at The Snorty Horse Saloon in Mt Vernon MO @ a bar dubbed Snorty Horse Saloon so proud my brother Josh Morningstar wrote this with Hays amazing tune brothers
I'm losing my Mom fast. Brother called Hospice yesterday. Her final days are near and I'm feeling her absence and she hasn't passed yet. Only good memories now. I wish I hadn't wasted so much time on the negative. Lord help me.
Hayes, Thank you. You make me laugh and you make me cry. You help me know it's okay to see some things in this world as absurd, some as beautiful, and accept that often it all blurs together. This song has me thinking of my grandfather who we lost last October. Dementia eroded his mind, stole much of his dignity, complicated his health care, scared and disempowered him and my grandmother in all sorts little, cumulative ways.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! for ten years, I was the caregiver for my Grandmother after my Mom passed from cancer. Watching some slowly slipway with Dementia is painful to experience, but it teaches you to care more, not take life for granted and live each day to its fullest; even on a bad day, live it!
My mum has just recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and I'm terrified of what the next few years hold for both her and us, it's heartbreaking to watch her slow decline...It is a beautiful and heartfelt song... thanks for it.
went through it with my grandmother when covid hit, we weren't allowed to visit her for 6 months and she went from not being able to speak but still recognizing us and having emotion and love, to completely void 6 months later when we could see her again. she passed 2 weeks later. Thinking about how she must of felt when we weren't coming to visit her haunts me every. damn. day. Cherish every moment you have with her. Hang in there and talk to people, don't think for a minute that you have to go through it alone.
I am so sorry. Just remember in the hard moments that it is the disease, not her. I work with dementia patients daily. I wouldn't trade it for the world.
@@quinndle going through covid made me realize how important and limited of time we have with our love ones. I would set up windows visits for family's in a retirement home and boy was it sad to watch. These people for the last time seeing their love ones was behind a glass because covid, with tears in their eyes all they wanted to do was hug and kiss their family member. My God have these last few years been something we will never forget!!!
Our bodies wear out,but we used to live over 100 years without mental decline. There is a way to reverse Alzheimer's, senility and dementia. Prayers for God to lead you to it, strengthen you and heal your mother. In Jesus' name. Amen.🙏🏻🤍✝️
Hang in there it's a tough road. I went through that with my mother for a very long time. She forgot what a little s*** I was I didn't know whether to attributed to Alzheimer's or unconditional love but I would take it anyway I could get it. I miss you everyday. I made a point to spend a lot of time with her because I was her only connection to her past and often times she did know who I was and it would stir memories and keep her somewhat grounded I couldn't be her caregiver and hated to see her being Warehouse. One thing I found that helped was to bring photos and talk about things from her past and it would like Memories in her and keep her little more connected. It seemed to work until the disease has progressed to a point but it didn't matter. More than not when I was around it seemed as though I comforted her and she vaguely knew who I was and often did not want me to leave. I wish you the best
Wow! What a powerful song! This brings back memories of losing my Grandmother, Mother with Demetria or Alzheimer disease and losing my Father with Stage 4 Cancer. Now my Fiance with Stage 4 breast cancer that is the strongest person I've ever met. She's just over 4 years in remission and back to work she went. Thanks you for such a song that most of us can relate to! 👍Joey.
My grandfather was a genius-Korean war hero, Motorola engineer, NASA contractor, and the most faithful, honest, hard-working, best man I ever knew. The last year or so, I wasn’t even aware of it, because he had held my grandmother to keeping it very quiet, but his memory was almost completely gone. In June of 2020, I saw him for the last time. According to my sister he had no memory left at all, even forgetting (mostly) who my grandmother was, whom he’d been w for 70 years. But when I saw him he was clear headed, although tired and obviously reaching the end of the road. His eyes lit up and he sounded the same as he always did, since I was a kid-“HI JOSH!” w/ this big booming voice. We took pictures, I showed him the family photo albums-his time in the navy, moving from Iowa to Arizona, the time at Motorola, NASA, my aunt and father, his life in pictures. He remembered some things and forgot others. The clarity didn’t last long and he was worn out. It was time. The last thing he ever said to me was “I’m sorry I’m no good”. I know what he meant, but it was the most heartbreaking thing I’d ever heard anyone say. I’m not religious, but if that whole thing in the sky exists, it was made for him. Love you grandpa-July 15th 2020 will forever be a day my world changed. If you’re up there, I’ll see ya down the road
Wow Hayes. You have out done yourself once again. This is such a great also g about such a difficult and prevalent subject. Thank you for doing what you do.
I was Uber driving, and picked up Hayes and Allison on 30A, and told them about my painting classes for Altheimer's and dementia patients, which is why I was Ubering. Just to get by. This song came out not long after. I hope that maybe I inspired this song for hayes, but who knows I guess
As we deal with the end stages of my father’s life, this song really hits me in the heart. It is so sad to watch the progression. We will prevail, but it has not been easy. Thank you for this song.
Wow just came across this and it really touched me in the feels. Great voice and the story telling is amazing. Makes me miss my mom and feel bad for people going through this 😞
I’ve got to say this song caught me off guard. I read the title and went to a different place. This song is so touching. Full of compassion. I expect it will be on my permanent favorite songs list for a long time. Thank you.
This reminds me of someone that left me alone, and in the deluge. Although I have tried to forget about that person, If I remember correctly, the perfume was obsession.
thanks brother hayes for this emotional powerful honest song and powerful important meaningful video version .. glad to see aomgst the flowers liquor ladies fun heartbreak life commitments ur tackling other issues in ur new stuff too.... as long as we dont mature too much lol... seriously well done thanks! -SJR
Lost my mommy to Dementia. She's still alive but has no idea who I am. My heart was tore from my chest the night she looked at me and said, "When did your mom pass away? I thought I heard someone say your mother passed away. I'm so sorry."
I just looked at her and said, "Yes, she passed away a couple years ago."
I miss my mom. I just want her to hold me again. Talk to me.
Spend time with those you love people! That's all I have to say. I'm so glad I spent so much time with my parents. I'm now taking care of my daddy. 96 years old. I came to stay with him when we put my mom in a memory care facility. It's been a journey. But I don't regret it.
I cried harder than i ever have listening to this song. We lost my grandpa first, in 2017 after a 10 year decline with alzheimers; and in the middle of that, my dad was diagnosed - we lost him last december 2020.. and now my grandma is going through the long goodbye. This disease is awful; and this song is such a beautiful glimpse into the painful reality.
Hi dear 😊👋
It's hardest for those who witness it. Always know, that the love was real.
"The Long Goodbye" a perfect name for that period of time before the loss of a loved one.
i lost my mom 2 weeks
Im so sorry.
Well I just buried my dad today and I played this song at his funeral. This is such a true and beautiful song. Thank you for singing it and remembering the many who are suffering from this terrible disease.
I’m sorry for your lost
Sorry for your loss 😢
May the creator bless you and your family
Stay strong man!
Soon my father will be on other side too. Same disease as your father.. 💔
My father is 74, blind and has dimintia, I am with him every day, Thank you buddy, that is much more than a song, GREAT JOB
For anyone who’s ever loved some one with Demetria or Alzheimer’s this hits so deep
I already loved this song since I first heard it, but never made the association with mental deterioration. Señor Carll has such a talent for striking these meaningful chords in my heart.
Hayes, if you would do a little show at my garage in Silver City, I would pay your travel, talent fee, and make sure you & whomever you brought with ya would want to come back again someday.
Todd’s Axis Motors
Yes ma'am it does. My dear grams. Gosh this disease destroys
I can't understand with today's knowledge, how can we not have a treatment for this...
It sure does! Sadly!
My wife has it, its horribly, it take away your ability to reason.
I have recently been diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease. I'm 61 years old, married and the father of 4 grown children. How do I live knowing what will become of me and the burden I am going to be to my wife and family? Lord, please get me through this without that burden.
God bless those who have suffered and are suffering dementia, Alzheimer's, or other memory diseases and God bless their families.
I really love this song, my memory is fading and I’m really scared- it’s just little things right now, but I’m blessed that my husband is there to help me-
I only know that what your feel and experience will soon be healed by our father in heaven. Never give up in knowing he cares for and loves you ❤️
I am too
Pràying for you!
I'm glad you have your husband to help you
I feel the same w a y I am going to be turned 59 and my memory is starting to fade itself I got a lovely family to help I always chose the best times I've ever had when I was younger I am trying extremely hard as I write this
Love the simplicity of this beautiful song. On the eve of my late husband's birthday, I remember the confusion each day brought him in his final years.
I'm so sorry...😢😢
Bless you for staying strong and supporting him through that. You are an amazing woman, Roxcy. He was blessed to have you by his side.
"I'm not crying, you're crying" 😭
I work at a nursing home. I honestly like my job. It does make me sad seeing what they suffer through trying to remember things. I love seeing the family members visit.
That’s a powerful song Hayes. We went through that with my father in law.
Brought tears to mine and my wife’s eyes.
Such a horrible disease for the individual, caregiver and family.
Alsheimer & dementia is to me the most cruelest diseases. I pray for all who've been touched by it. I had an aunt that had it. But one day God is going to wipe out all the pain and sorrow that we are faced with today.
Damn, son. Thank you.
i cant find the words to write they do not come easy my husband aunt is on this road i have grown to love this lady so much it brakes my hearth for everyone that is suffering from this my prayers go out to them and the caregivers who are often time are the family their is no easy way god bless you all this one hits the heart
Gotta be the worst way to go, losing all your memories and who you are, damn, someone's peeling onions ...
Damn. What a song. I'm not sure I was ready to listen to this. Fantastic. Thank you.
Yea, I’m not sure I was ready to listen to this either. Hardcore.
Me either. My mom had dementia. Broke my heart the last couple years of her life watching that beautiful vibrant women turn into someone she didn’t know. 😢 It’s such a horrible disease, worse than cancer I think. She had breast and endometrial cancer too. She didn’t have a chance. 😢
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This song hits home for me, it tells so much of how they feel, I know it hurts us to watch our beloved ones but think of how they must feel, until they can't eventually remember anyone 😭😭😭💔💔💔💔 My beautiful Mother I miss you
Exactly
My wife just flew home to see her mom with this terrible disease.. it takes a toll on everyone ! I love Hayes
You've outdone yourself, Hayes.
As someone who works with dementia patients. What a great song! Did not know what this song was about
I can’t stop listening. The story is so real.
Listening through the heart and soul of my son Jeff Hill, who loved your music Hayes…..thank you.
Wow, Hayes, you captured it all here. Love, despair, confusion, tenderness!
A truly horrendous disease for all concerned. I don't believe I'll be able to listen this again but thank you all the same Hayes.
I've listened to it a couple more times... cried every time
This is Legend. It will stand with the greats, Bravo.
Sometimes you find a song and sometimes a song finds you. Thank you, Hayes for this one! Extraordinary❤️
Well this song has me a mess... Thank you Hayes and Josh for getting this out there. Such an important, beautiful message!
Jesus man, what a beautiful song. Thank you!
To all of US holding on to life by the skin of our teeth I Love you God bless you 🙏
I'm crying
Time to win that Grammy..... bravo, sir...
Alzheimer's has stolen so much from the people I've known and cared about. From a great aunt, grandmother, aunt and a former pastor. I've assisted in looking for missing people who have walked away from home. I remember once locating a gentleman who had been in WWll walking down the side of the road. As I waited for his wife to meet us he would try and protect me as cars went by because he thought the cars were the enemy from the war. So we're on the side of the road holding on to each other lol.
Beautiful song! So emotional! Up to my tears! My mom is 91 years old and she has Alzheimer's and mild dementia! It's so sad to see your parent in this way! So sad! God bless all the people out there who are suffering from this so unusual condition!
From a family that has suffered through those before me with dementia and alzheimers this really tugs at the heart strings. When we were young and free and knew it all from Ten Years After, Help Me to Hayes Carll Help Me how the perspectives on and about life and those we love can change direction in ways we don't even realize or maybe sometimes do... and what makes life & love so precious is those that stand with and by us to help us remember that which really matters that which is precious that which is love ❤️
Then you really know you are good people bless you all and thankvyo
This is the truest, most heartfelt truth.
Wow. Great work, Hayes ... Ramcey in Nashville
This video and song are absolutely stunning. Beautiful work on this in every way, Hayes. Keep it up.
Sincerely,
Sarah Jane
Absolutely beautiful. Deeply moving and hits so close to home.
Hard to put into words just how beautiful and special this is... All I can say is, thank you. ❤ xo
I can not speak for everyone,but having witnessed a beautiful 85 year old widow struggle with dementia it tears your heart out.She was in excellent health except for the dementia.Thanks for showing us the patient's side of this.
My mama has vascular dementia now and shes really struggling some days, this is a beautiful tribute to all of those struggling and still trying to retain the beautiful parts that a life contains in a soul. Great song really enjoyed it.
Fine song, touching. This will mean a lot to anyone who has had a family member that lived with Alzheimer's, it will bring a tear to your eye if you have.
I have friends going through this struggle. They don't like country music, but I've heard both of them listen to this song over and over in their office. I how my fellow man can find comfort while handling this situation. God's speed
Very Nice. See you in Columbus Ohio! One to remember!
Wow. What a heart tugger. Wonderful
My husband and I both lost grandparents to this vicious and terrible disease. This song pretty much puts me into the bed, but damn so beautiful. Thank you Hayes.
The video brings back many good memories for me I lost my wife five years ago to cancer we’re together for 40 years took me 3 1/2 years to even get out of the house I am I am better and socializing but She will be forever on my mind may the creator join us once again
Thank you so much for these wonderful words as I start down this road with my Mom. For the last few weeks I have been very upset about how my life is out of control. But in reality it's my Mom's life that's out of control.
Theres a public service message at the very end.
Don't beat yourself up for feeling that way. This disease is hard on the sufferer, and everyone one else involved. My family made it through, you will too.
i liked this the first time i heard you do it on one of your tues. shows. great song, cool video. thanx
Memories of what my parents went through and questions of whether this is where I'll end up.
We do a lot of shows but a friend gave us tix to one where Hayes opened. He sung this song after telling the story of he and his G Paw driving in Waco at 12 yrs old. Been dealing a lot with this for a few years and its still goin. Felt like he was singin the song just for us.
As im listening to this, Im setting here in the hospital with my 86 y/o dad with Alzheimer's & sadly he is at the end of his journey. He suffered a bad stroke and the prognosis isn't good. This just rips my heart out. I've been caring for him now 5 1/2 years and I don't know how to say goodbye. Please Lord help me!
I remember nearly 20 yrs ago not far from where I set at this moment taking the worse ass kicking ever at The Snorty Horse Saloon in Mt Vernon MO @ a bar dubbed Snorty Horse Saloon so proud my brother Josh Morningstar wrote this with Hays amazing tune brothers
That ass kicking y'all was so worth seeing Hayes play
Such an important song. Well done Hayes and Josh, so proud of you. 💜
So powerful. So powerful.. great job.
Wow. You and Josh killed this one
Amazing song that speaks volumes of troubling truth. Thanks!
Thank you Hayes! Oh my! Makes my heart ache
I'm losing my Mom fast. Brother called Hospice yesterday. Her final days are near and I'm feeling her absence and she hasn't passed yet. Only good memories now. I wish I hadn't wasted so much time on the negative. Lord help me.
Hayes, Thank you. You make me laugh and you make me cry. You help me know it's okay to see some things in this world as absurd, some as beautiful, and accept that often it all blurs together. This song has me thinking of my grandfather who we lost last October. Dementia eroded his mind, stole much of his dignity, complicated his health care, scared and disempowered him and my grandmother in all sorts little, cumulative ways.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! for ten years, I was the caregiver for my Grandmother after my Mom passed from cancer. Watching some slowly slipway with Dementia is painful to experience, but it teaches you to care more, not take life for granted and live each day to its fullest; even on a bad day, live it!
Love this song so much. Lost 14 to this. Miss my Tuesdays
So sad…beautiful song
Such heartfelt words. When art moves you YOU ARE ALIVE!
Beautiful Song. ✌💙
Thank you! From KY.🇺🇸
Grande anima grande canzone Great soul singing this Song bravo!!!!
Lyrics are perfect
We just had my grandfather's funeral yesterday then I heard about this man so perfect timing
Wow... what a well written masterpiece... I love it
This moving brought tears to my eyes. Nothing sadder than having Alzheimers and not remember your life...😢
My mum has just recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and I'm terrified of what the next few years hold for both her and us, it's heartbreaking to watch her slow decline...It is a beautiful and heartfelt song... thanks for it.
went through it with my grandmother when covid hit, we weren't allowed to visit her for 6 months and she went from not being able to speak but still recognizing us and having emotion and love, to completely void 6 months later when we could see her again. she passed 2 weeks later. Thinking about how she must of felt when we weren't coming to visit her haunts me every. damn. day. Cherish every moment you have with her. Hang in there and talk to people, don't think for a minute that you have to go through it alone.
I am so sorry. Just remember in the hard moments that it is the disease, not her. I work with dementia patients daily. I wouldn't trade it for the world.
@@quinndle going through covid made me realize how important and limited of time we have with our love ones. I would set up windows visits for family's in a retirement home and boy was it sad to watch. These people for the last time seeing their love ones was behind a glass because covid, with tears in their eyes all they wanted to do was hug and kiss their family member. My God have these last few years been something we will never forget!!!
Our bodies wear out,but we used to live over 100 years without mental decline. There is a way to reverse Alzheimer's, senility and dementia. Prayers for God to lead you to it, strengthen you and heal your mother. In Jesus' name. Amen.🙏🏻🤍✝️
Hang in there it's a tough road. I went through that with my mother for a very long time. She forgot what a little s*** I was I didn't know whether to attributed to Alzheimer's or unconditional love but I would take it anyway I could get it. I miss you everyday. I made a point to spend a lot of time with her because I was her only connection to her past and often times she did know who I was and it would stir memories and keep her somewhat grounded I couldn't be her caregiver and hated to see her being Warehouse. One thing I found that helped was to bring photos and talk about things from her past and it would like Memories in her and keep her little more connected. It seemed to work until the disease has progressed to a point but it didn't matter. More than not when I was around it seemed as though I comforted her and she vaguely knew who I was and often did not want me to leave. I wish you the best
I’ve cried about 2 songs in my life, this is my third one. It’s my Dad 100%
WOW! ! wow ! That's when old folks NEED someone to lean on that won't leave them to rot in a home ..
What a fantastic song Hayes...Thank you!
Wow! What a powerful song! This brings back memories of losing my Grandmother, Mother with Demetria or Alzheimer disease and losing my Father with Stage 4 Cancer. Now my Fiance with Stage 4 breast cancer that is the strongest person I've ever met. She's just over 4 years in remission and back to work she went. Thanks you for such a song that most of us can relate to! 👍Joey.
My grandfather was a genius-Korean war hero, Motorola engineer, NASA contractor, and the most faithful, honest, hard-working, best man I ever knew. The last year or so, I wasn’t even aware of it, because he had held my grandmother to keeping it very quiet, but his memory was almost completely gone. In June of 2020, I saw him for the last time. According to my sister he had no memory left at all, even forgetting (mostly) who my grandmother was, whom he’d been w for 70 years. But when I saw him he was clear headed, although tired and obviously reaching the end of the road. His eyes lit up and he sounded the same as he always did, since I was a kid-“HI JOSH!” w/ this big booming voice. We took pictures, I showed him the family photo albums-his time in the navy, moving from Iowa to Arizona, the time at Motorola, NASA, my aunt and father, his life in pictures. He remembered some things and forgot others. The clarity didn’t last long and he was worn out. It was time. The last thing he ever said to me was “I’m sorry I’m no good”. I know what he meant, but it was the most heartbreaking thing I’d ever heard anyone say. I’m not religious, but if that whole thing in the sky exists, it was made for him. Love you grandpa-July 15th 2020 will forever be a day my world changed. If you’re up there, I’ll see ya down the road
This powerful and beautiful. Thank you
Damn! That song is straight out awesome!
Just beautiful.
Nailed it Hayes…
Powerful words you speak,,,
Well Done! This is a tearjerker💔😭
Can’t wait to see him in Newport KY great song
Just saw him recently without knowing any of his songs. Now I wish I would had brought tickets to all his concerts.
Wow Hayes. You have out done yourself once again. This is such a great also g about such a difficult and prevalent subject. Thank you for doing what you do.
THANKS FOR YOUR MUSIC, YOUR LYRICS AND YOUR ELEGANCE WHEN YOU WRITE MUSIC !!
WE WAIT FOR YOU IN SPAIN !!!!
I was Uber driving, and picked up Hayes and Allison on 30A, and told them about my painting classes for Altheimer's and dementia patients, which is why I was Ubering. Just to get by. This song came out not long after. I hope that maybe I inspired this song for hayes, but who knows I guess
As we deal with the end stages of my father’s life, this song really hits me in the heart. It is so sad to watch the progression. We will prevail, but it has not been easy. Thank you for this song.
wOw, this is some powerful song!!!!
Wow just came across this and it really touched me in the feels. Great voice and the story telling is amazing. Makes me miss my mom and feel bad for people going through this 😞
Beautiful...has the true soul of country.
"was our house on fire or was I a slow burning ember?" .... "Did I light up your life like a full moon at night in December?"
I’ve got to say this song caught me off guard. I read the title and went to a different place. This song is so touching. Full of compassion. I expect it will be on my permanent favorite songs list for a long time. Thank you.
Saddest song I have heard in a long time. Also scary as hell I just turned 70 and I am doing my best not to let the be old man in.
Truly POWERFUL, Brother! Painful too! What A Song!
Amazing. Beautiful and so true. Wow.
Pulled every single heart string…
Wow, this is so powerful! If you have ever even been around someone with this situation, it will make you cry.
This reminds me of someone that left me alone, and in the deluge.
Although I have tried to forget about that person, If I remember correctly,
the perfume was obsession.
thanks brother hayes for this emotional powerful honest song and powerful important meaningful video version .. glad to see aomgst the flowers liquor ladies fun heartbreak life commitments ur tackling other issues in ur new stuff too.... as long as we dont mature too much lol... seriously well done thanks! -SJR
This song is spot on for those who care for anyone with Alzheimer's and dementia.