Today is just as yesterday, different though the same
The sky is bluer, the trees more green
Nights often brighter than the days
We’ve been together longer than ever we’ve been apart
Trudging through the thick, reveling in the thin
Wrapped around each other’s heart

We were made for this, you and I, since long before we could dream
We looked ahead to a life together and there we were, you and me

We could not imagine the lives we’d share
Nor the journey we might take
The joy of our children each step of the way
And the pain as each heart would break
But we made a choice, just as yesterday, to always do it together
To laugh, to love, to sing, to cry—embraced, you and me, forever

Can’t turn back now, where might we go?
For at His side we stand so strong
It’s here we’re best, even at our worst, and it’s here we are meant to grow
‘Cause there’s nothing special about us when we stand apart
There we are burdened, scared and alone
Just nothing but empty and useless bones
Chained and unable to see

But as we journey side by side along this long and winding road
We share the wonders of Creation and the warmth of His abode
Our Love is true power, our Love a powerful truth
Living as one, and never apart
Always together, an entangled cord
Together in Spirit, forever in heart

We were made for this, you and I, since long before we could dream
We looked ahead to a life together and there we were, you and me . . .

For Our Anniversary, 32 years and counting . . .

Through every high and low
You have been there by my side
Even in times I asked you to leave
Or when I’d run and hide

Through pain and bitter sorrow
You have held me in your arms
While in joyful celebrations
All of heaven joined along

Jesus, be my Valentine
And I forever yours
You give me life
I give you praise
You give me peace
And I am amazed
You give me hope
You give me dreams
You give me your love
And I give you my life
Jesus, be my Valentine
And the world will know you’re mine

Jesus, O, my love
You make me a better man
You give me strength and power
To be more than I am

If I could just be your shadow
You are who I want to be
The brighter you shine
The more visible I will be

Jesus, be my Valentine
And I forever yours
You give me life
I give you praise
You give me peace
And I am amazed
You give me hope
You give me dreams
You give me your love
And I give you my life
Jesus, be my Valentine
And the world will know your mine

You laid down your life for me
Before we’d ever even met
And now you live that I may rise
And have no room for regret

Jesus, I’ll be your Valentine
With all my heart and all my mind
And we’ll always be together
Until the end of time

You’re always on my mind
You’re always on my heart
I can’t imagine a world without you
I love being your partner
And I love being your friend

But you can’t read my mind
And you can’t feel my heart
And I know I must express myself to you
But circumstances separate us
And the days get in the way

But I lay here now at your feet
And I let go all my fears
Wanting nothing more than to hold you
Even closer after all these years
You are my everything
Though I know it’s rarely shown
I want to take you on an adventure
Where only we can go

Forgive me for my selfishness
Forgive me, please, my pride
I don’t want you to be my secret
But circumstance consumes me
And peace has left my side

But here now I return to you
Please fill me with your love
Hold my hand as we live the adventure
With guidance from above
We find refuge in each other
And a strength that won’t be shaken
We have power that will overcome
And a truth that cannot be taken

I look into your eyes
And I see your heart
I look into your heart
And I see you…

Ecclesiastes 4:12

As I walk down the path of righteousness
I see you walking there
With both arms holding onto Him
Letting go – you do not dare

But I see myself on His other side
Holding on as well
Asking if I can have this chance
To hold you for just a spell

So I let go with one arm, and draw you close to me
You let go with yours, and now we’re one, you see
Between us winds the wonderful part
The part that makes us strong
The part that makes us free
The tighter we hold Him the stronger we’ll be
Can’t break this cord of three

If you ever find yourself a-slipping
And you need a better grip
Don’t let Him go to cling to me
You’ll just cause me to slip

Rather take both hands and reach for Him
As I adjust my own
And I’ll still be hanging next to you
As He makes His purpose known

And with His mighty arms, He’ll draw you close to me
As long as we hold on, we’ll all be one, you see
Between us winds the wonderful part
The part that makes us strong
The part that makes us free
The tighter we hold Him the stronger we’ll be
Can’t break this cord of three

So if I find myself a-slipping
This promise I will make:
To hold my God much closer
So that this cord won’t break

Our love cannot unravel
If we hold on to the core
As we wind around each other
We build up so much more

Our time here together is just a moment in His eyes
And He’s lent us to each other while we run toward His prize
We will always be together
Because His love, it makes us strong
His love, it sets us free
And as long as we remain in Him
Forever will we be…

A cord of three

Time has passed
But I think of you every single day —
Of your love for me
My friend you’ll be
For eternity

The world turns
So I pray for you each and every day —
For joy and peace
And love at least
‘Til the wedding feast

We’d never met
But you loved me more
Than any ever had —
You cared for my soul
You were strong,
You were bold
And made sure
The Truth was told

The days go by
And I talk about you every day —
Of the love you shared
And how much you cared
My soul lays bare

The Time will come
When I’ll be with you every single day —
For now I’ll make due
Just thinking of you
And loving you

We’d never met
But you loved me more
Than any ever had —
You cared for my soul
You were strong,
You were bold
And made sure
The Truth was told

Some days we’ll be closer than others
In location maybe far apart —
But even if I never saw you again
You would always be my friend,
For in Heaven we’ve stored our hearts…

I look back in my mind and see always something new
All I am and all I wish to be comes straight from you
Every day, in every way, I see your heart in me
The things I do — the words I say —
The man I want to be

No turning back — I must look ahead
To what the future will bring
You’ve brought me so far
But there’s so much left
And so much more to sing…

When I look in my heart I feel so much has gone
But the song you put in there for me just leads me on
Now each day I find I say “I know it can be done”
Because of love you never quit and
Win what can’t be won

Here we go ’round again
In this circle of Love that never ends

No looking back — I must move ahead
And bring the future to me
You gave me so much
That I can’t give back
But must share with my family…

What can I say but “Thank You” for this life you’ve given me

No looking back — I must move ahead
And bring the future to me
To follow your steps
And just stay on track
To be what I know I could be…

In the spring, when blossoms are born and life begins anew,
Two Hearts became as one, with their Spirits, too, as true.
The trees, in chorus, sang in joy; the oceans roared their praise;
Earth trembled in exhilaration with as much noise as she could raise.

In the summer all was warmer, and though the wind had settled down,
Life was frolicking in the sun as the world turned ’round and ’round.
They sang and danced and laughed and played. Happiness was consuming.
Unaware of the changing world that threatened their very being.

In the fall came much confusion, and heartache, and distress.
So much, in fact, this Heart was cracked while their Spirits, too, felt less.
The leaves came down in sympathy; the sky poured out its sorrow.
The winds cried out their hollow pain with confusion about tomorrow.

But winter came. And the falling snow was a comfort to their wound.
The two, again, could feel as one as the sun and sky at noon —
Time would tell, but couldn’t know how strong its Love would be.
That fissure had sealed hard and true with a strength greater than the Redwood tree.

Seasons come and seasons go, while all the time great rivers flow
To carry along a grain of sand: finding home somewhere else below.
Seasons come and seasons go, while all the time the winds do blow
To carry along a seed of life: finding home somewhere new to grow.

Spring’s here again: to join the birds in rejoicing Heart’s rebirth.
Stronger than steel. Invulnerable Love. Born of incomparable worth.
Like the tide, emotions may rise and fall; but Our Love will never change.
For Our Heart is true. And Our Spirit is one —
Together we shall remain.

Though the years just pass us by
We watch them as they go
But they leave behind the joys and pains
That only we can know

Together we make history
Taking pictures along the way
Reminders of yesterday —
Taking our hopes and dreams along for the ride

They say some things
Improve with age
Which is true of my Love for you
One’s weakness overcome
By the other’s strength…
Together what we can do

We’ve made mistakes but no regrets
We’re learning as we go
Marching toward undiscovered country
While the winds of change blow

Others stroll the walk of Life
Searching for the unknown
Some brought together, some torn apart
Some just walk alone

Together we’ve made history
And together we’ll make more
Reminders of tomorrow —
Taking our memories along for the ride

They say some things
Improve with age
Which is true of my Love for you
One’s weakness overcome
By the other’s strength…
Together what we can do

Our friendship grows each
Moment in time
I’d die for you —
My weaknesses conquered
By all your strengths…
And your Love carries me through

On a moonlit night
Which dreams do make
I sang a familiar song
One of passion
One of power
But inside I felt so wrong

Something wasn’t there
I was empty inside
Missing something I knew
Feeling sad
Feeling alone
For I was missing you

I want to be there in your arms
Holding you so close to me
I want to be there in your heart
Tenderly

I want to be there with you now
And feel you next to me
When I tell you that I Love You
Quietly

I can feel your warmth
So I try to sing
But it only brings a tear
For I’m still sad
And I’m still alone
Because you’re not here…

As I look into your eyes
I see a saddened cry
You think that one day I won’t be there

As I whisper in your ear
You keep inside a darkened fear
That one day I just won’t care

But I tell you now I’ll never leave
What must I do to make you believe
That I’ll never go away
Just hold inside that I love you true
That love will always shine for you
Again I say
I’ll forever stay

Will you ever understand
A woman’s the best part of a man?
And that you’re the biggest part of me?

Can’t I make it clear to you
That there’s nothing I won’t do
To keep you here next to me?

So I tell you now I’ll never leave
What must I do so that you’ll believe
I’ll forever stay
Hold my love deep inside of you
And it will always shine clear and true
My love has found
The perfect ground

Just hold me close and you will know
That I’m the one who’ll never go
My love will keep on shining through
I’ll be there forever true…