Why Fish Bite Moonbeams?

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So, some of you might be wondering what the title Fish Bite Moonbeams is about.  When I was planning the boys' memorial, I wanted a song played.  I didn't want songs that are normally played at memorials or funerals, like "Amazing Grace."  Um, no, we were not going to refer to my baby boys as "wretches," thanks. Years ago, I played the song "Godspeed, Sweet Dreams" by the Dixie Chicks to my husband.  I had told him that I loved this song, and I couldn't quite pinpoint why.  He remembers me playing this song for him. Fast forward to January 2014, and I was searching and searching for songs for the boys' memorial.  I only wanted ONE song; almost like a trademark for them.  This one was perfect.  I cried when I thought of it, and played it again for Tim (who cried as soon as it started playing).  It was Conner and Benjamin's song.  I imagined I would have played it to them as a lullaby if I had been able to bring them home.  I told Tim's dad about it and asked him if his church band would play it for the memorial.  He said he was so emotional when he heard the song, and had to listen to it over and over again so that he would get used to it and be able to play it for everyone.

Radney Foster wrote this song for his young son, whom he lost in a custody battle when his ex-wife decided to move to France with her new husband.  Desperate to give his son something to listen to at night, he recorded this song for him.  The Dixie Chicks heard it, and loved it.

There is a line in the song that sings, "Fish bite moonbeams every night, and I love you."  Tim had no idea what that meant.  I imagined little boys eating their dinner - fish sticks shaped into moons.  Tim actually loved fish sticks when he was little (which I still give him a hard time over - that is NOT real fish).  But the thought of little boys eating these moon-shaped fish bites was so adorable to  me.  And so... Fish Bite Moonbeams.

"Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)"

Dragon tales and the "water is wide"

Pirate's sail and lost boys fly

Fish bite moonbeams every night

And I love you

Godspeed, little man

Sweet dreams, little man

Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings

Godspeed

Sweet dreams

The rocket racer's all tuckered out

Superman's in pajamas on the couch

Goodnight moon, will find the mouse

And I love you

Godspeed, little man

Sweet dreams, little man

Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings

Godspeed

Sweet dreams

God bless mommy and match box cars

God bless dad and thanks for the stars

God hears "Amen," wherever we are

And I love you

Godspeed, little man

Sweet dreams, little man

Oh my love will fly to you each night on angels wings

Godspeed

Godspeed

Godspeed

Sweet dreams