Thursday, November 1, 2012

The Dance





The Dance
By Garth Brooks
Sung By Wyatt Martensen and 
Rex Martensen


The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me;
your love, O Lord, endures forever--
do not abandon the works of your hands.
Psalm 138:8




The Dance

A song that has so much meaning..
written and played over and over 
again..
by so many.

When someone says "The Dance",
you know, oh,
that song...

But on May 11th, 2010..
"The Dance",
took on a whole new meaning for us..
I will never hear that song again....
without remembering
the strong, mixed emotions that 
stirred in my heart...
the day Rex and Wyatt
somehow,
very calmly..
sang "The Dance",
at Waylon's  funeral...

To this day, I still don't understand,
how they were able to sing,
but the only thing I can think of,
is what great love they wanted to 
share, and show to everyone..
how much they loved Waylon...

They did an exceptional dedication to the son and 
brother...
who means so much to them..

I wish we had recorded 
"The Dance",
that day...
but...
the events played out so fast..
it's hard to make every decision..
when you are trying to give your son
the best possible moments..
at his funeral.

We wanted everyone to see Waylon..
the way he lived his life...

So, we recorded "The Dance",
in basement of 
Grandma and Grandpa Martensen's
basement..
where so many memories were made,
where the kids spent so much of their 
time, playing, laughing, and having fun..

To Waylon..
"The Dance".


WYATT ALAN MARTENSEN 2012

BROTHERS FOR LIFE 


BROTHERS FOREVER


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Waylon, I know you would be so proud of your brother, Wyatt.

The brother who tormented you, so often, shared a bedroom with you,  tore down your Lego towers, played with your toys, got sometimes more attention than you, only because he was so Loud and rambunctious.

The brother who ate your chocolate cake and you called him a “hogger”.

The brother who made you laugh, cry, angry, happy and Love!

The brother who always tried to go out and get “that big buck”.  Only you got it first!  Always the lucky hunter!

The brother who shared your love for our family.

The brother who would do anything for you.  Stand beside you. 

The brother who would fight for you if needed!

The brother who loves you, Waylon.

The brother who will never forget you, or the times you shared together.


Wyatt
Wyatt Alan Martensen

The brother who shared your birthday.  Of course, he was born three years after you.  June 21st.  My favorite day of the whole year!


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The brother who shares a passion for music.


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Waylon at Ha Ha Tonka.


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The group of crazy kids!  Always. 

This is a typical picture of the kids “acting” up.  But, these are the brothers and sisters who would do anything for the other….Don’t know why Rozalyn isn’t in this photo.  She’s probably standing off to the side watching.  Always watching!


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The “Brother” tattoo.

Waylon, this tattoo is on Wyatt.  Notice the “Boone Dock Saints Cross”.

This is the brother who misses you, thinks of you daily……

the brother who will never forget you,

the brother who loves you.

Waylon….I love you……Always….Mom.