Mark Schultz - Different Kind of Christmas (Live)

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Mark Schultz performs his holiday single Different Kind of Christmas live. Available on iTunes at itunes.apple.com/us/album/dif...
Written in honor of Mark's late father-in-law, Different Kind of Christmas resonates with those who have ever had to go through the holiday season after losing a loved one. Join Mark in honoring the legacy they left behind by celebrating the life of those who are no longer with us.
Snow is falling Christmas Eve
Lights are coming on up and down the street
Sound of carols fills the air
People rushing home, families everywhere
Are putting candles in the windows
And lights up on the tree
But there’s no laughter in this house, not like there used to be
There’s just a million little memories that remind me you’re not here
It’s just a different kind of Christmas this year
In the evening fires glow
Dancing underneath the mistletoe
A letter left from Santa Claus
won’t be the same this year, in this house because
There's one less place set at the table
One less gift under the tree
And a brand new ache to take their place inside of me
I’m unwrapping all these memories, fighting back the tears
It’s just a different kind of Christmas this year
Now there’s voices in the driveway
Families right outside the door
And we’ll try to make this Christmas like the one’s we’ve had before
As we gather round the table
I see joy on every face
And I realize what’s still alive is the legacy you made
It’s time to put the candles in the windows
And lights up on the tree
Its time to fill this house with laughter like it used to be
Just because you’re up in heaven, doesn’t mean you’re not near
It’s just a different kind of Christmas
It’s just a different kind of Christmas this year
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  • @kennhudy7763
    @kennhudy77638 жыл бұрын

    My mother was called by the Lord November 25th of this year. Three days after my brothers birthday, the day before Thanksgiving and four days after was my birthday. Mom made Christmas memories for the family throughout her lifetime...will dearly be missed and the holidays will not be the same. I called her every Sunday regardless if I was on vacation or not...she is now my guardian angel in heaven. This is such a beautiful song Mark! I could not hold back the tears.

  • @kleinfam6
    @kleinfam67 жыл бұрын

    4 1/2 weeks ago our daughter, 24 yrs old, went home to be with the Lord after a horse riding accident. I just heard this song for the first time, it's to hard and raw, It's just not the same without her. We have 4 incredible children, 1 is now in heaven, and it hurts so much to go through the holidays without her here on earth. Thank you Mark, for sharing a little bit of your story with all of us, there is healing in each small piece of grief.

  • @ljdreamer15

    @ljdreamer15

    7 жыл бұрын

    Steve Klein so sorry for your loss. A parent should never have to bury their child. Praying for you and your family

  • @ruthlow9321

    @ruthlow9321

    7 жыл бұрын

    Steve, I am you, I know, I lost my 25 year young daughter three years ago. It feels the same today as it did the day we lost her. Some how we wake up everyday, we breathe in and out, we put one foot in front of the other and we go on. For the longest time I did not want to live without her. I still don't, only now I am not actively looking for a way to be with her. I ended up in therapy and that keeps me alive. There will never be another day that feels like the day before I lost my daughter. I am still trying to find my way. Every cell in my body feels your pain. My heart and love to you and your family

  • @robydean7

    @robydean7

    7 жыл бұрын

    So sorry

  • @Karen_Busch

    @Karen_Busch

    Жыл бұрын

    Prayers for all who are grieving. Loss is so hard. And I agree us parents shouldn't outlive our children. 😭🙏

  • @pattyhaley2949

    @pattyhaley2949

    Жыл бұрын

    So sorry for the loss of your Beloved Daughter. A parent should never have to bury their child. My sister and my family had to endure the loss of her young son, Joshua. That was over 21 years ago and it's still a different kind of Christmas every year. BTW, Joshua was only 8 and was hit by a car riding his bike. 😥😢

  • @whiskeyshots
    @whiskeyshots4 жыл бұрын

    My dad's fight with cancer ended in October. My mom played this for me on Christmas Day. What a beautiful song with amazing lyrics. It meant so much. Thank you.

  • @laundalee
    @laundalee8 жыл бұрын

    My mom passed away 28 years ago, and just heard this, and cried like a baby. It really brings it home.

  • @tommiejupp2441
    @tommiejupp24419 жыл бұрын

    My mother departed for her place in Heaven Sept 11, 2014 ... This song captures my feelings,too. Thank you, Mark, for this gift to so many!!! Merry Christmas to you & yours. Xx

  • @houselbp
    @houselbp Жыл бұрын

    I’ve never had something reach deep in my heart.. my mom passed two years ago.. unexpectedly. My second Christmas without her. Never gets easier. you took the words I didn’t know how to express what I am feeling. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this song!!! It’s so beautiful ❤

  • @pattyhaley2949
    @pattyhaley2949 Жыл бұрын

    Just found out about the passing of a dear friend who I haven't seen forever. I dedicate this to his beautiful family who will have a different kind of Christmas this year. Rest in Peace Gary.....you were always a kind and loving person.

  • @cheryllawton6521
    @cheryllawton65219 жыл бұрын

    We lost our youngest boy over 8 years ago after a long, painful fight with cancer. I still look around at every family gathering and expect him to walk in. Thanks so much for singing this song. It does bring tears, but it just "a different kind of Christmas".

  • @Believerinchrist995
    @Believerinchrist9958 жыл бұрын

    Had the honor to see him in Concert at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Cedar Falls in December 2015! Mark Schultz music has changed my life for the better! He is truly an inspiration to me! Love his music and their messages! Thank you Mark Schultz for helping me change my life around for the better with your songs! God bless you always!

  • @sarahderycke6620
    @sarahderycke66209 жыл бұрын

    My dad was diagnosed with 4th stage lung cancer a week before Christmas in 2005 and lost his battle 15 months later in March of 2007. What a beautiful song that brought tears to my eyes....as it's been a different kind of Christmas each year since! God Bless you Mark Schultz!!!

  • @Karen_Busch

    @Karen_Busch

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow! God surely gave your dad a good fight. My dad was diagnosed with lung cancer, which had spread to his liver, brain, and his entire lymphatic system in December of 2018 after suffering a mild stroke. He refused the chemo, which doctors said would maybe extend his life 3 to 6 months because his cancer was throughout his entire body. From the time I was little my dad always said he hoped his death would be fast; he was terrified of being a burden and of lingering too long. Well, he died just weeks after his cancer diagnosis on January 19, 2019. Christmas was his favorite holiday and I sure do miss him. So sorry for your loss. 🙏

  • @stephengarfield4691
    @stephengarfield46919 жыл бұрын

    This is my first Christmas without my wife of 40 years, Kathy, who went to be with Jesus in January 2014. This song is precious to me.

  • @aserocke
    @aserocke7 жыл бұрын

    I lost my dad two months ago very suddenly and unexpected. He fell asleep on an airplane and woke up with Jesus. The pain I feel is unlike anything I have ever experienced. This song says EXACTLY how I feel with Christmas coming up. Thanksgiving was hard enough. My best friend sent it to me, and I am glad I had the chance to listen to it, even though it made me ugly cry! I am so grateful my dad is in Heaven where I will one day see him again. But being left on Earth and waiting for that day is unspeakable difficult.

  • @lauraedwards2625
    @lauraedwards26258 жыл бұрын

    Third Christmas without him. Time changes nothing. I barely made it through the shopping. I miss him so much. The pain is deep I dream of happiness again one day.

  • @adamandeveourfirstparents4709

    @adamandeveourfirstparents4709

    2 жыл бұрын

    Believe in Jesus be born again

  • @TCJ24116
    @TCJ241164 жыл бұрын

    My Grandad was a pastor. Every year on Christmas he would gather the family around the tree and read from the bible. Unfortunately , we lost my Nana and Grandad 6 months apart in 2014. The pain of losing him is real and raw almost 6 years later. My Grandad was my best friend and my hero. My heart aches like it did the day he was called home. RIP Grandad. March 1938-August 2014.

  • @carolineblue7498
    @carolineblue74988 жыл бұрын

    this song is exactly how people feel that have lost a loved one! What a great song

  • @libbydreier3296
    @libbydreier3296 Жыл бұрын

    I miss you Mom and Dad! I will try to carry on your legacy of love and strength!! Thank you Mark for such a beautiful song that helps heal a broken heart! ❤-Libby

  • @lamantharichardson8778

    @lamantharichardson8778

    7 ай бұрын

    Me too😢

  • @mariannekowalchuk2012
    @mariannekowalchuk20126 ай бұрын

    my dad died on Christmas 9 years ago and it still hurts, even my mom only lasted 9 months after his passing. Your song truly hits my heart and i listen to it every year on Christmas eve to try and bring myself out of the sadness i feel. Thank you for being a special part of my Christmas

  • @kab40216
    @kab402168 жыл бұрын

    A beautiful song. I lost my mom 3 years ago and Christmas as never been the same. Christmas was her favorite holiday and Dec. 9, 2012 she passed. I miss her more and more everyday.

  • @toniquincy

    @toniquincy

    8 жыл бұрын

    Sorry for your loss. I lost my grandmother the day before you lost your mom, and it's the same. Christmas was always celebrated at her house. I'll never have that feeling again.

  • @robinlaukhufoldewillowdesign
    @robinlaukhufoldewillowdesign8 жыл бұрын

    This song makes me think of my Mom and how much we have missed her for the last 26 years.

  • @beverlywilliamsonpohl9559
    @beverlywilliamsonpohl95597 жыл бұрын

    Today is the first day I have ever heard this song. Thank you... It is very hard this year, we lost my mom around Mothers Day, and the holidays are so hard to handle. Even the young kids say that it sucks because the fact that their Great Grandma is gone... Thank you for expressing what we are thinking but unable to say.

  • @chickytheawesome4960
    @chickytheawesome49608 жыл бұрын

    My daughter went home to be with God when she was 14. That was 8 years ago. I miss you, Christian. Oh so much.

  • @ginnybeasley1375
    @ginnybeasley13758 жыл бұрын

    My husband of 37 years went to Heaven in April. His dad joined him in September. It was very different this year. but I KNOW I will see them again!

  • @Jamersonde
    @Jamersonde4 жыл бұрын

    First Christmas without my grandma. I know she made her home above, but it still hurts. This song helps me remember to think on the good times I had with her. Her calling my mom to check up on me, durging my road trip in 2018, to see how I was doing. All the times she told me she loved me... I can go on.

  • @michaelhopper5042
    @michaelhopper50429 жыл бұрын

    If you don't get tears in your eyes (Thinking about all of our loved one who havegone on to be with Jesus), you're NIT human. Love it, PERIOD!

  • @210GrainsOfJustice
    @210GrainsOfJustice9 жыл бұрын

    Made me think of mom and dad may they rest in peace, we miss you both! Thank you Mark for this wonderful song, my mother especially would have loved it, she was a pianist and music teacher for 3 decades, well done sir.

  • @mechelleweyer9386
    @mechelleweyer93869 жыл бұрын

    We lost our 20 year old son 6months ago in a car wreck. This will be our first Christmas without him. Not even sure how I'm going to get through. He loved Christmas, and to him it was about giving not receiving. I heard this song and have bawled my eyes out. It touched me so much, but still not sure how I will get through this first Christmas. He was our baby. He is so loved and missed. I'm kind of jealous because he is getting to have a luxury Christmas with our Lord and savior. I'm blessed in knowing he is in heaven. Four days before he was killed. He was leaving for work, like any mother, I was telling him to be safe driving, he looked at me with a big smile, and said Momma why do you worry? If I die tonight I'm going to heaven. I love and miss you, Barry Don

  • @kayborel4872

    @kayborel4872

    9 жыл бұрын

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I understand how you are feeling. My son was hit by a car 6 years ago when he was 20. He had TBI and just passed away December 10th. They are rejoicing with the Lord this Christmas. You and your family will be in my prayers. God Bless. Kay Borel

  • @sleepyturd

    @sleepyturd

    9 жыл бұрын

    so sorry Mechelle Weyer that is so hard. My cousin was in a car wreck and passed away 5 yrs ago. His mother, my aunt, I am very close to, and has not been able to get much better. She says that Christmas is the hardest thing for her. She goes ahead and does all the decorating, and talks to him like he is there, which I am sure he is. At Christmas Dinner, She puts him a chair at the table and everything....my thoughts are with you, Love,

  • @wwjdkaren

    @wwjdkaren

    9 жыл бұрын

    The Lord understands your sadness and heartbreak, he weeps with you. Tears are not a sign of weakness as a Christian but a rejoicing in the gift the Lord gave you in raising your son to know that this is our temporary home. Let the tears flow as God holds you in his arms of love.

  • @Karen_Busch

    @Karen_Busch

    Жыл бұрын

    So sorry for your loss. 😭 Hallelu-YAH that you *KNOW* where your precious baby boy is and where you will someday be reunited. 🙌 It doesn't take thr pain away, but it sure does help us to keep on keeping on... May God bless you this Christmas. 🙏

  • @patriciadegraw1734

    @patriciadegraw1734

    8 ай бұрын

    You've those beautiful words spoken through your child's spirit & heart. Our daughter left angry & died from an accidental gun shot wound, I'm believing, accidentally suicide, WHAT'S THAT??? She would NEVER do that!!! May the communion of the Holy Spirit comfort you.😢🙏

  • @Laurenlowe24
    @Laurenlowe246 жыл бұрын

    My Dad passed away in August . He was 92 ! I miss him so much .He was suffering at the End but God took him to the beautiful place of no more pain and suffering . He loved the Holidays and Christmas was his favorite !! Miss you dad ! Thank you mark for such a beautiful song !!!!

  • @staceysheridon1991
    @staceysheridon19914 жыл бұрын

    My Dad, my rock, my advisor, my guardian angel, the only man who has ever been in my life that I could trust beyond any doubt, the one who made me feel worthy... I love you Daddy, you were such a great father. I have been so very blessed to have you in my life.The memories are so sweet...."I love you in a place where theres no space or time, I love you in my life you are a friend of mine." Gwen N

  • @ValorWarrior5258
    @ValorWarrior52588 жыл бұрын

    I heard this song today. We lost our mom September 14 th of this year. And she was always the laughter and holiness, and our true rock. We are going to have a tough time, but I know God will carry us they. Knowing that others share the same pain as we do helps me. My prayers are for you all that have lost loved ones, that God grant us the mercy and Grace we need to help each other thru the difficult days and to lift each one to Jesus our Savior, who can. And will get us all through. Love to all.

  • @linmayzie1
    @linmayzie19 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful song. I'm crying so hard. Mom, I miss you so much and I wish that we could spend one more Christmas together...cooking and laughing and being silly. You left me great memories that I will cherish forever. I love you.

  • @lovinglife6080
    @lovinglife60802 жыл бұрын

    This song is so beautiful moved me to tears 😢it's been hard of all of the family and friends loss but this song tells us that God has us and will help us through it

  • @kathyarkwright8496
    @kathyarkwright84969 жыл бұрын

    I lost my beloved husband, Chris on the 3rd October 2014 and this song says it all.....................I am weeping buckets just listening to it. Life will never be the same without you my darling but I am trying so hard.

  • @OptimusIsHere
    @OptimusIsHere3 жыл бұрын

    What an incredible song. After suffering a sudden loss of somewhere near and dear to me, I can relate to this 100%. Thank you for the beautiful lyrics

  • @bejbenn
    @bejbenn2 жыл бұрын

    My first Christmas without my dear, sweet, loving husband. I'm not celebrating. Can't without him.

  • @RameyRocks
    @RameyRocks Жыл бұрын

    Lost my sweet boy Snoopy Dec 3rd 2022. Two weeks ago today. He's been with me for the last 10 Christmas's. The best 10 Christmas's. He lost his battle with cancer. I miss him dearly. It's the first time he ever broke my heart.

  • @MyPilotman1
    @MyPilotman14 жыл бұрын

    my late deceased 17 year old stepbrother David this Mark Schultz Christmas song has me thinking of you today Christmas hasn’t been the same for me and the family ever since you passed away on December 4th 2011 three weeks right before Christmas rolled around David we miss you every single day we constantly think about you every day your on our minds 24/7 all the time Christmas gets harder for our family to deal with every single year but thinking of you and listening to this song helps to bring healing to our hearts this Mark Schultz song has me thinking of you today bro I miss you more than you’ll ever know we love you bro Rest In Peace bro

  • @MGMOZfan
    @MGMOZfan9 жыл бұрын

    I don't think a song has so closely expressed what I'm feeling in my heart this Christmas. My mom passed away last Christmas Eve. She was 88 years old, and my brother and sister and I were all with her in those final hours, until her last breath. It was a heart-wrenching experience but beautiful and sacred at the same time. It has been a difficult year, and as this Christmas approaches my mind is replaying those last days and nights we spent by her bedside. I know she is in a better place but the tears still flow for the loss of her physical presence - her smile when I walked in the room, the kiss on my cheek, the touch of her hand in mine, and the sound of her voice. Thank you, Mark, for the gift of this song that has touched not only me but countless others during this blessed season. Merry Christmas, everyone.

  • @ruthlow9321
    @ruthlow93217 жыл бұрын

    I have been so moved by this song. I lost my daughter three years ago. She was so young, only 25 years old. We have not had a tree, lights on the house or any of our traditional activities. I hope one day to be in the last verse of this song, I am just not there yet. The empty place at our table is daily but even feels even more heavy on holidays. Christmas was Kaitlyn"s favorite holiday. She loved spoiling everyone in her life. The girl could not stop buying gifts! Thank you for this song. I hope to be in your last verse and putting up a tree and lighting up our house one day.

  • @celiagirard4661
    @celiagirard46619 жыл бұрын

    Christmas isn't the same but after 4 years it's finally getting some of it's joy back in my house. This song is an amazing gift.

  • @kaywoods6927
    @kaywoods69278 жыл бұрын

    i cried through out this entire song my nanny passed away Nov 14th of last year it was such a hard Christmas without her i miss her so much thank you for sharing your beautiful song with us it helped me get through 💙

  • @tarawilson197
    @tarawilson1975 жыл бұрын

    Its been 9 years without mom . There's a hole in our hearts. I don't think we(me my bro and sis) will ever recover. Id rather be beaten raw with a bat then continue to feel this every year. Mommy We have a baby here now Mare's a mommy too.You'd be soooo.... proud of her. Her daughter is adorable and you were so good with babies ,you could stop any child from crying.Well you could take all our hurt always. Your spirit fills your childrens hearts. Now God is there for us you have no worries.

  • @farahtorres5589
    @farahtorres55895 жыл бұрын

    My mom passed away this past May 24, 2018. Missing her, terribly, this Christmas. But I know she is in heaven. Miss you mama.

  • @pinkobsession777
    @pinkobsession7779 жыл бұрын

    I lost my mother November 23, 2014. This is our first Christmas without her. I was able to spend last Christmas with her and I will treasure those memories forever. Thank so much for this song.

  • @joannbelaski8967
    @joannbelaski89677 жыл бұрын

    This song brought tears to my eyes. My boyfriend of 8 years past away January 6 this year. Soon will be his one year anniversary. This Christmas is different and this song is so true. I miss Thomas everyday.more because it's a first Christmas without him. I know he is in heaven but it's still hard. This song says it all. Love you. My sweet man.

  • @gregorybrown9344
    @gregorybrown93447 жыл бұрын

    my dad pass away on 11/6/16.Christmas was very hard on me.my dad was more than a father, he was me hero.this song made me cry. I miss him so much that the pain is still there.Christmas was not the same all i did was sleep.So to everyone who has lost a love one please remember we will see them again and that is what we need to look forward to! So to my hero i will see you and mom again. I THANK God for giving me parents that never gave up on me when at times i did not believe in my self.😇

  • @mdskibunny
    @mdskibunny8 жыл бұрын

    Lost my mother yesterday....and found this song on Facebook today. Moved me beyond words straight to tears. It will be no doubt a Different Kind of Christmas this year. Mark, thank you for such a beautiful tribute to your father-in-law...and sharing it with us.

  • @bgrasty8
    @bgrasty84 жыл бұрын

    I heard this song for the first time this Christmas. My family lost our patriarch (my grandpa) this past March. Christmas Day 2019 marks 9 months since he went to heaven. Definitely a “different kind of Christmas this year”. Thank you, Mark, for this beautiful song for grieving families!

  • @jacobsheridan7367
    @jacobsheridan73679 жыл бұрын

    I lost my grandpa in February this year. This song made me cry. Thank God for you.

  • @breje
    @breje9 жыл бұрын

    So many loved ones are gone in my life now, my dad, my brother, grandparents. My beautiful niece Ginger passed away unexpectedly at the young age of 30 on Oct 4, 2014. She was my niece, more like a daughter, actually, and best friend with whom I did everything together with. Ginger left behind an 8 yr old son Chase, who is severely autistic. It is just not going to be Christmas without her this year.. her laughter, her joy and excitement for the holiday and family. Your song, "He's My Son" just hit home with us and especially Ginger, from the moment she heard it. She put a home video of it to your beautiful song. So moving. Thank you for your beautiful gift of music and words from the heart that you share with us, Mark. God Bless you always.

  • @indianaplowboy48
    @indianaplowboy489 жыл бұрын

    This is Glenda....I lost my husband, Roger on November 26, 2014 to brain cancer. Someone sent this song to me yesterday and it helped me on my journey of tears, wailing, weeping and healing. Bless you.

  • @bobkost2485
    @bobkost24858 жыл бұрын

    My beautiful wife Lisa went to Heaven at age 48 because of cancer on October 17, 2015. Simple, perfect song for our family at this time of year.

  • @davejuliot9211

    @davejuliot9211

    8 жыл бұрын

    +Bob Kost Sorry for your loss... Heaven gained an "angel"!

  • @abbyfretwell6314
    @abbyfretwell63149 жыл бұрын

    I've lost so many loved ones including a cousin who never had her 1st Christmas and it was hard to see all my family and know she wasn't going to be here she wouldn't get to experience the magic of Santa but her Christmas was better she is with Jesus with no pain and no more suffering and she is with my Grandpa

  • @danellelessard8023
    @danellelessard80236 ай бұрын

    Every year I listen to this and my heart breaks. I miss my husband sooo much. 😢

  • @jenniferhutchings4062
    @jenniferhutchings40624 жыл бұрын

    Lost my dad 12/21/07. He was buried on his birthday, Christmas Eve. Twelve years later and I still can't get through Christmas without falling apart.

  • @gerritwilliams9609
    @gerritwilliams96094 жыл бұрын

    No one really knows what it's like until it happens to you, every Christmas or special day of the year is filled with a different emotion that was shared with your loved ones before they left us and now walk along side of Jesus in heaven! It often doesn't get easier but the memories continue to flood our hearts and minds especially this time of year! I pray for those who have lost a loved one this year the joy of knowing where they are that you will be able to share in the peace and love of remembering the legacy they left behind and see the lives they touched while on this earth will give you comfort during the celebration of Christ birth and the reason we share this time of year, not for the presents but for His presence! God bless

  • @TracyAli83
    @TracyAli839 жыл бұрын

    Lost my granny Sept 29th this year. My cousin sent me this song and I bawled my eyes out. Its like the song was written for her memory. We have a family Christmas Eve dinner every year since 1979 and we will surely miss her place at the table this year.

  • @tntwells15
    @tntwells154 жыл бұрын

    My Family has had a rough 2 years my brother passed away March 30 2018 while my dad had just been diagnosed with Colon cancer and lost his battle March 21 2019 ! I shared this song with my nieces nephew's and son to remind them while we may be separated at this time they left their legacies and would want us happy as we rejoice together keeping their Memories alive and Forever in OUR HEARTS ! Very Positive and Inspirational Song !!

  • @patriciadegraw1734
    @patriciadegraw17348 ай бұрын

    We lost our daughter last year, I was numb the first Christmas, it was so soon, I was in shock. Well, reality has kicked in, I would skip Christmas, Thanksgivings ALL, of it, but she has 3 young adult children, HOW DO YOU GO ON? Only with God, my heart grieves so for all who have lost a child😢

  • @dianed.3335
    @dianed.33359 жыл бұрын

    I miss you so much, darling Gene.

  • @craigbrucerobinson
    @craigbrucerobinson8 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful. Thank you Mark so much for what you did for my precious Brandon who will be celebrating Christmas in Heaven this year. God Bless You!

  • @Scrappinology
    @Scrappinology4 жыл бұрын

    I lost my mama this year...this touches my heart so much...thank you Mark for putting words to what I'm feeling. Merry Christmas

  • @Mark-dg1hx
    @Mark-dg1hx3 жыл бұрын

    I lost my beloved StepMom Gretchen this year to Alzheimer's. Thank you for this song. My wife is UWP 93B. The organization has profoundly impacted our lives in many ways. This is another example. Thank you. Thank you.

  • @christytobias
    @christytobias9 жыл бұрын

    I just can't stop thinking about this song and how much it helped me. My husband was diagnosed with pancreatic Cancer on Nov 3rd and died Nov 30th. This Christmas was certainly different. Thank you for the song.

  • @tiadunn3836
    @tiadunn38369 жыл бұрын

    I lost my mum to cancer last year in August and my two cousins this year..I miss them all so very much. Definetly will be a different kind of Christmas this year.

  • @cynthiavanvoorhis9512
    @cynthiavanvoorhis95123 жыл бұрын

    I have listened to this so many times and it still brings a tear to my eye.

  • @marie950
    @marie9509 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, My mom died in February and my brother last Oct. It's not easy. God bless you all Find comfort in your memories of those loved and lost.

  • @dominiquebush3556
    @dominiquebush35569 жыл бұрын

    I lost my grandma November 12 2014 thank you Mark Schultz for playing this song this song reminds me that my grandma is in heaven I will no longer have to cry for her not anymore not anywhere he is with God and she is peaceful now you are a great singer share that with everyone

  • @michelletucker6415
    @michelletucker64159 жыл бұрын

    This song is just beautiful and very comforting for all of is who have lost out loved ones with the holidays I can't quit listening to it it really has touched my heart hearing this song !!!

  • @ewstaeger
    @ewstaeger9 жыл бұрын

    Miss you Bruce...

  • @HeidiFountaine
    @HeidiFountaine7 жыл бұрын

    Every year, you hope it wont be as hard as the last.... but every year it is still just as hard, and emotions just as raw. The new norm of holidays is nothing like they used to be.

  • @AlleBoden

    @AlleBoden

    7 жыл бұрын

    I feel your pain Heidi, missing my parents so much today...Dad passed away on October 20 th...our mother's birthday...she passed away 1-1/2 years ago...this song has me so emotional today...

  • @bluefrog85

    @bluefrog85

    7 жыл бұрын

    I just lost my mom last month and knew it'd never get easier. People claim it will but I know it's not going to ever be the same again..

  • @anirudhsonpal4331

    @anirudhsonpal4331

    5 жыл бұрын

    I can very much relate to your comments.. Every year nomatter what i have learnt, what i have achieved, the loss of loosing time with my loved ones is more than all that.. Its time that's precious and can't be bought back :(

  • @mijuajua4820

    @mijuajua4820

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hope Whitney -hugs to you😢and everyone, as we grapple with the loss of our loved ones.

  • @alexiswalker2711

    @alexiswalker2711

    3 жыл бұрын

    All of your comments hits me on so many levels My grandma died 4 years ago and she was the relative that I was closest to at the time and I still miss her and I actually got closer with one of my sisters then I had ever been, I had went to my grandma's house like every day when we moved to the house beside her till she died but as a Christian I know that I will see her again

  • @tammyanderson6776
    @tammyanderson67769 жыл бұрын

    Mom went to Heaven May 13th. Different for sure. Miss her. Our memories keep her near. Beautiful song that captures how I am feeling.

  • @prairieprincess4155
    @prairieprincess41553 жыл бұрын

    This hits home for me. My 91 y/o FIL was living with us and died on November 15th. My husband and I had a very different kind of Christmas, indeed.

  • @Outdoorgirl1111
    @Outdoorgirl1111 Жыл бұрын

    I listen to this and play it for my family every Christmas since losing my 19 year old daughter 11 years ago

  • @RhondaJKress7961
    @RhondaJKress79617 жыл бұрын

    We lost Dad this fall in a farming accident -- I'm going to miss him calling me and asking 'has your Mom mentioned anything she wants for Christmas?' We were such a good team - me shopping with his credit card! We had so much fun surprising her. Yes, it feels like a different Christmas this year........thanks for sharing this song!

  • @Spudislander100
    @Spudislander1007 жыл бұрын

    Listen to this beautiful song, this time of year, lost my Dad, at age 92, on Nov 21st, 2014 and now we lost our Mom last evening , at age 94. This is so raw, but such a beautiful song. It helped heal my heart 2 years ago and with time it will help in this additional loss. Love you Mom & Dad.

  • @trudyfink6743
    @trudyfink67435 жыл бұрын

    This is a BEAUTIFUL song ! It says exactly how i feel it never goes away. Thank you for sharing it with everyone that feels the same way! 😪

  • @joanholmes9751
    @joanholmes97514 жыл бұрын

    I lost my husband suddenly on Dec. 21st of last year. This song grabbed my heart without my husband being with me this Christmas. Thinking of everyone that is dealing with missing their loved ones.

  • @werrymom3

    @werrymom3

    4 жыл бұрын

    My dad passed on December 21st 2018 as well. I miss him so much. Hugs to you

  • @joanholmes9751

    @joanholmes9751

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@werrymom3 thanks and hugs back.... so painful to love so much and now only in our memories!

  • @feliciasilva3634
    @feliciasilva36346 жыл бұрын

    I lost my dad Dec. 3, 2017 it is so hard. Christmas is just around the corner and it is so hard to imagine him not being there Christmas morning with our family. I was driving home from work one night when this song came on the radio. It hit me so hard. But it makes sense. My dad is in heaven and will be with us always but it doesn't make the pain go away it just makes it easier for me to pass the day knowing that he is looking upon us. There will never be a moment when I wont miss my daddy.

  • @brucemcbride3954
    @brucemcbride39549 жыл бұрын

    Thank you MArk for touching lives with your music ! God is using you !

  • @barbarabradley1191
    @barbarabradley11917 жыл бұрын

    This will be our first Christmas without our 10 year old grandson who passed away from brain cancer on April 12, 2016. I know it is going to be so difficult for all of us. Heaven was needing another angel. We love you Kyler and miss you so much.

  • @sylviar636
    @sylviar6364 жыл бұрын

    Miss you mom...Holidays are not the same without you.

  • @scottamayer
    @scottamayer8 жыл бұрын

    Honestly this guy write the most touching songs.

  • @stacyives7319
    @stacyives73195 жыл бұрын

    My God I miss my husband. Loved him so much my sweet angel. 🎄😪

  • @wwjdkaren
    @wwjdkaren9 жыл бұрын

    Missing my sweet Great Niece Jordan for the 4th Christmas. She left a legacy at the young age of 15 from Epilepsy. In the Lord's arms now shining down from heaven..Miss you JoJo

  • @thekenyancush5650
    @thekenyancush56505 жыл бұрын

    Lost my granny in January,then lost my dad in September, just few month ago.it hurts Alot, without them my world been dark, .. The song is perfect..💔

  • @aimeetorres1
    @aimeetorres16 жыл бұрын

    My sister died just months ago. I've been struggling to get into the Christmas spirit but my heart is broken. She was so wonderful. She had down syndrome and was a gift to everyone that knew her. She was 33 she thought everyday was her birthday. Christmas was especially special for her because she loved all the gifts. This Christmas is heart wrenching. Ugh It all feels like a bad dream! This song helped to remind me that she is still here, I will try to focus on that. Sigh

  • @thetevaseus6547
    @thetevaseus65475 жыл бұрын

    On my way to work I heard this song on K-Love & started to cry.. Love this song lost my father 21 years ago & still missing him. 1st christmas without my sister who we lost due to cancer last year on Dec 15th & this was her favorite holiday CHristmas... Thank you!!!.

  • @cathychastain2773
    @cathychastain27736 жыл бұрын

    Love this song .I have loss my Daddy.MaMa.and 4Brothers and 2Sister.I am the only one left.This song is perfect thank you

  • @Esellajessica

    @Esellajessica

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oh Cathy, my heart goes out to you. I ask that God wrap you in his love and meet you where you are at to comfort you and bring you peace💛💛💛

  • @terryhuffman1038

    @terryhuffman1038

    4 жыл бұрын

    May God give you peace Cathy , I lost my mother in May and my son in August of 2019 and it never gets any easier as I look at his picture on the table and know neither wont ever be here for any more holidays .

  • @alexiswalker2711
    @alexiswalker27113 жыл бұрын

    My grandma died 4 years ago and this has been true for every year since I miss you grandma

  • @raemaynard4731
    @raemaynard47318 жыл бұрын

    Lost My husband the grandsons (Poppy)this October. such a beautiful song. will still all the laughter he and the boys shared. yes its a different kind of Christmas this year.

  • @ariellerichardson903
    @ariellerichardson9037 жыл бұрын

    My uncle died January 21st 2016 this song makes me cry knowing he won't be around for another Christmas

  • @ashley6001
    @ashley60018 жыл бұрын

    I heard this song for the first time last year and it hit home. I lost my Nonna (grandmother) just before Thanksgiving last year making the holidays incredibly hard. to add to it all its her favorite time of year. as her favorite holiday draws near it reminds me all to well that she isn't here. this past year has been incredibly hard. and this song makes me cry and miss her all the more. it puts into words what I never could

  • @mariahreha5418
    @mariahreha54183 жыл бұрын

    My husband died on Dec. 10 th and it is something that I will never forget.😞

  • @robinplasterer
    @robinplasterer9 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mark, Or should I call you Michael W. Smith. I lost my husband last Christmas My son put your song on Facebook to comfort me. Praise the Lord you are being used by God to comfort families like ours. My Steadfast Warrior is in Heaven but he left his legacy in our son and daughter and so many others. Thank you again Mark. From your goofy girl in the front row who still thinks your Michael W. Smith. Merry Christmas.

  • @richardbowman2794
    @richardbowman27949 жыл бұрын

    The Lord gives and the Lord takes away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.

  • @danellelessard8023
    @danellelessard80236 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Mark. This is breathtaking. You helped me get through Christmas the last few years. I listen to this song so much during the holidays. I cry so hard but it heals my heart. Thank you, I couldn't have done it without you 😇💞

  • @wbandyky
    @wbandyky9 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful! I have many friends who have lost people close to them this year and I have shared your song with all of them . . .thank you for helping them to heal through meaningful music . . .

  • @aeramyfrost4078
    @aeramyfrost40788 жыл бұрын

    Lost my dad 2 months ago to a traffic car accident. He was only 49. At times it seems so unreal! I miss you Daddy!

  • @mollyoll59
    @mollyoll594 жыл бұрын

    My sister Karen passed away 2 days before Thanksgiving, she was special needs and our Christmas is going to be different , she loved Christmas and her birthday, January 26, we will truly miss her, but she is always in my heart

  • @sugrmag3

    @sugrmag3

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'm so sorry for your loss. Her love is with you. Prayers for your heart. 🙏🕯️💙

  • @kayborel4872
    @kayborel48729 жыл бұрын

    I know this song is about your wife's father but my son, Chris, passed away December 10th. He was only 26 and lost a 6 year battle with TBI. He was hit by a car 11/20/08. Chris was in pain every day, seizures, and a 5 minute short term memory. Through all of that he was still a prankster and brought joy to our hearts. Chris is greatly missed. When I heard this song it touched my heart. He is rejoicing with the Lord this Christmas.

  • @kaynay1220

    @kaynay1220

    9 жыл бұрын

    I can relate to your loss. My dad passed December 7th after a 6 year battle after a severe stroke, which he also had about a 5 minute memory. He too, always kept us laughing and never failed to make us smile. Prayers to you for peace and comfort.

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