And I Love You So

Today Libby and I celebrate 31 years of marriage. That's kind of hard for me to wrap my head around because in our minds we are just kids. But the calendar does not lie, and our son is now the same age that I was when we stood at the altar and pledged our lives and love to one another. It's been a great ride. People often say that we have "the perfect marriage." I say, there is no such thing as the perfect marriage. We've had our ups and downs, some struggles but overall we've had the time of our lives!
The Lord has blessed us, indeed.
No, we are not wealthy... far from it. But we are rich in other ways. We have a love that keeps us young. We have children who are of such character that any parent would be proud to call them their own, but they are ours and when I look at them, I say we are blessed. We have been blessed with so much that it would take volumes to list them all, but I just want to say, first to God, "Thank you for leading me to this woman who has so enriched my life" and secondly, to Libby, "Thank you for listening to God when he led you to marry me when you barely even knew me." People said we would not make it, but look at us now. The years have come and gone, the storms have tried their best to knock us down and tear us apart, but we've made it, and today, I call myself blessed because I've spent my life with you. You've given me so much love, joy and happiness... much more than I deserve. And the best things is... This ride is not over yet!


I'm reminded of one of my favorite songs from long ago. My life was so empty before you became a part of it.
Happy Anniversary my love!

And I love you so
People ask me how
How I've lived 'til now
I tell them I don't know
I guess they understand
How lonely life has been
But life began again
The day you took my hand 

And yes I know how lonely life can be
The shadows follow me
And the night won't set me free
But I don't let the evening get me down
Now that you're around me 

And you love me too
Your thoughts are just for me
You set my spirit free
And I'm happy that you do 

The book of life is brief
And once a page is read
All but love is dead
That is my belief 

And yes I know how loveless life can be
The shadows follow me
And the night won't set me free
But I don't let the evening bring me down
Now that you're around me 

And I love you so
People ask me how
How I've lived 'til now
I tell them I don't know