To Robert

Warning: If sappy romance offends you, shut your eyes when you read this entry.

The other day I was taking the kids to the library. I don’t think our family is capable of taking a road trip and not having some music easing us on down the road. So I grabbed a CD and pushed it in the player. Happened to be Kenny Rogers. Yes, I do still love his music. Kenny is classic. But it had been quite a while since I’d played this particular CD. When Kenny sang “Through the Years” for me, I was in awe yet again how much I have been blessed with marriage to such a precious man as my Robert. As the song played, I listened to the words and I could not keep the smile off my face and the prayer of thanks out of my heart. So many days when he’s at work I just miss him and can’t wait for him to come home. He’s so much to me. Best friend, co-parent, partner, sweetheart, mentor, student, pal, confidant, advisor, eye candy, teacher, lover, sidekick, co-conspirator in adventure, the list goes on and on. We have a great time together. This is the marriage I always wanted. Full of happiness and love. Kindness and understanding. Tender strength and deep laughter.
Robert, you have given me so much! Words fail me in expressing my happiness and gratitude. I love you, Sweetheart.


"Through the Years"

I can’t remember when you weren’t there
When I didn’t care for anyone but you
I swear we’ve been through everything there is
Can’t imagine anything we’ve missed
Can’t imagine anything the two of us can’t do

Through the years, you’ve never let me down
You turned my life around, the sweetest days I’ve found
I’ve found with you ... through the years
I’ve never been afraid, I’ve loved the life we’ve made
And I’m so glad I’ve stayed, right here with you
Through the years

I can’t remember what I used to do
Who I trusted whom, I listened to before
I swear you’ve taught me everything I know
Can’t imagine needing someone so
But through the years it seems to me
I need you more and more

Through the years, through all the good and bad
I know how much we had, I’ve always been so glad
To be with you ... through the years
It’s better everyday, you’ve kissed my tears away
As long as its okay, Ill stay with you
Through the years

Through the years, when everything went wrong
Together we were strong, I know that I belonged
Right here with you ... through the years
I never had a doubt, we’d always work things out
I’ve learned what life’s about, by loving you
Through the years

Through the years, you’ve never let me down
You’ve turned my life around, the sweetest days I’ve found
I’ve found with you ... through the years
It’s better everyday, you’ve kissed my tears away
As long as its okay, Ill stay with you
Through the years