Long As I Live

Jun 28
Soft breeze of 
Whispered words
“I do.”
“I do.”
Hand in hand
Shiny bands
and a wink
that says forever.
Carol Hatcher

Eleven years ago today this was printed on the back of my wedding program.  Eleven years ago today I was primping and preparing to marry my high school sweetheart.  After dating six years, I was ready!  It was a perfect day.  The weather was just right.  The wedding was set for 6:45 p.m. but didn’t start until almost 7 p.m. because there were guests on the sidewalk lined up still waiting to get in.  Our small church was packed with about 400 of our closest friends and family.  
Eleven years ago today my brother attended my wedding in a wheelchair, shoeless.  He was hit in a head-on collision two weeks prior.   He was in the wedding in a tux, white-faced, and in pain.  I didn’t care that he didn’t wear shoes, and I certainly didn’t care that a wheelchair was in my wedding pictures. We were blessed to have him there. 
Eleven years ago today my dreams came true.  I married the man God chose for me.  My best friend. One who loves me for who I am and makes me laugh ’till my sides hurt.  One who is the calming factor to my wild.  One who is the peanut butter to my jelly.  I really am living the happily ever after.  
One of the songs in our wedding was John Michael Montgomery’s Long As I Live.  I love the lyrics, and I still mean them today, eleven years later.  Happy anniversary, Alan.  I love you!
LONG AS I LIVE
The world’s been spinning ’round since time began
An’ when it stops, it’s out of my hands
So I could swear forever for all it’s worth
Or give you every day I have on Earth

Long as I live
Long as I breathe
With every heartbeat
I’ll need you near me
I won’t leave you behind
‘Til the Lord says it’s time to go with him
I’m yours long as I live

No matter if there’s mountains you can’t move
Or harder times then you thought you’d go through
And the weight of your world’s too much to bear
Just remember I’ll always be there

Long as I live
Long as I breathe
With every heartbeat
I’ll need you near me
I won’t leave you behind
‘Til the Lord says it’s time to go with him
I’m yours long as I live

The moon and stars aren’t mine to give
Neither is eternity
But I’ll give you a promise tonight
That I can keep

Long as I live
Long as I breathe
With every heartbeat
I’ll need you near me
I won’t leave you behind
‘Til the Lord says it’s time to go with him
I’m yours long as I live
I’m yours long as I live



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  • Mocha with Linda Jun 28 at 4:45 pm

    Sweet song! Happy, Happy Anniversary!

  • ocean mommy Jun 28 at 5:27 pm

    Have a great anniversary!

  • Peggy Jun 28 at 5:29 pm

    Hey Carol…Happy Day! When I read this beautiful aMazing post, I did not realize that you were doing it for Then Sings My Soul Saturday…
    I don’t want you to see my TSMSS post I want you to go to my post
    for today http://mazmagi.blogspot.com/
    Thanks again! And I really like this song!!!Blessings!

  • Peggy Jun 28 at 5:31 pm

    Happy Anniversary Carol & Alan!

    Sending you my wishes and best for your day of celebration of 11 yrs.

    Come see my blog!

  • Amy Jun 28 at 5:46 pm

    Congratulations! Eleven years is just a start for you guys.

    God Bless you both.

    Greg

  • DeAnna Jun 28 at 11:01 pm

    Happy anniversary, Carol and Alan! I hope that your day has been a great one together.

  • Cheryl Jun 28 at 11:15 pm

    Carol,

    Happy Anniversary! What a great picture you’ve painted of your life. I hope your brother is doing well 11 years later.

    Blessings!
    Cheryl

  • SharonB Jun 28 at 11:38 pm

    Carol thank you for sharing this song, the words are SO beautiful!

  • Sara Jun 29 at 12:49 am

    Happy Anniversary
    Happy Anniversary
    Happy Anniversary
    HAAAAAPY Anniversary!

  • www.janetroller.com Jun 29 at 8:41 pm

    So happy for you! Happy 11th.
    Missed you this weekend at Deeper Still.
    -Janet

  • Linda Jun 30 at 3:14 pm

    Oh, congratulations, sweet girl.

  • BethAnne Jul 1 at 12:22 pm

    Happy Anniversary a few days late! Sweet story – I just love to hear about people who fall in love young and still love each other years later…….

  • Christina Jul 1 at 5:39 pm

    Congratulations. Many more happy anniversaries to come.

  • Lelia Chealey Jul 4 at 2:16 am

    HOw sweet Carol! Happy Belated Anniversary. How is your brother doing today?

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