Twenty-four years ago today, I married the most beautiful girl I've ever known. We met in college, I can still tell you what she was wearing when I noticed her less than a day in to her freshman year (plaid shirt with a white collar, blue pants, and clogs)...
But it was on December 21, 1985 that she knocked me out of my tuxedo shoes! She came into the narthex of the Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church (we decided to see each other before the service) dressed in ivory satin brocade, a single strand of pearls, flowers in her hair, and a long flowing veil. Our family and friends parted, gave us our space, and we kissed... it was a moment I still close my eyes and remember. I was in awe!
24 years later... still am! She's still the most beautiful girl I've ever known... and I can't wait to celebrate the next twenty-four years. Today we celebrate! Our wedding was at 7:30 p.m. (the upswing per my mother-in-law) and it was beautiful. The lyrics of For Baby, For Bobby still mean the same as they did when they were sung at our wedding by our friend Jan... I still hear the chime of bells each morning, noon, and night!
Enjoy...
I’ll walk in the rain by your side
I’ll cling to the warmth of your TINY hand
I’ll do anything to keep you satisfied
I’ll love you more than anybody can
And the wind will whisper your name to me
Little birds will sing along in time
Leaves will bow down when you walk by
And morning bells will chime
I’ll be there when you’re feelin’ down
To kiss away the tears if you cry
I’ll share with you all the happiness I’ve found
A reflection of the love in your eyes
And I’ll sing you the songs of the rainbow
A whisper of the joy that is mine
And leaves will bow down when you walk by
And morning bells will chime
I’ll walk in the rain by your side
I’ll cling to the warmth of your tiny hand
I’ll do anything to help you understand
And I’ll love you more than anybody can
And the wind will whisper your name to me
Little birds will sing along in time
Leaves will bow down when you walk by
And morning bells will chime
I’ll cling to the warmth of your TINY hand
I’ll do anything to keep you satisfied
I’ll love you more than anybody can
And the wind will whisper your name to me
Little birds will sing along in time
Leaves will bow down when you walk by
And morning bells will chime
I’ll be there when you’re feelin’ down
To kiss away the tears if you cry
I’ll share with you all the happiness I’ve found
A reflection of the love in your eyes
And I’ll sing you the songs of the rainbow
A whisper of the joy that is mine
And leaves will bow down when you walk by
And morning bells will chime
I’ll walk in the rain by your side
I’ll cling to the warmth of your tiny hand
I’ll do anything to help you understand
And I’ll love you more than anybody can
And the wind will whisper your name to me
Little birds will sing along in time
Leaves will bow down when you walk by
And morning bells will chime
Happy anniversary! Hope you have a great day! Today was my mom and dad's anniversary too (he passed away 15 years ago).
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