It has been a wonderful day. Elgielene and I started this marriage journey 34 years ago, today. And we were able to enjoy some simple things we love in some new places. Plus, it was particularly special because it’s Friday. And our wedding was on a Friday. And it was cold. Not as cold as our wedding day. But the cold made the memory bright.
34 years ago seems like a long time.
But it also feels almost like a flash of light. Like someone took a flash picture of us at the wedding and when our eyes cleared we were 34 years older. But, as they say, time flies when you’re having fun.
Exactly one year, after we got married, we were in Springfield, Illinois. I was booked in a nice hotel there, and Elgielene was my constant companion. The day before our first anniversary, I spent the whole day on the stage where our equipment was, working on a song. My first anniversary gift to my beautiful wife.
I’ve shared the lyrics before. But here they are again. Macho men won’t read ‘em. And that’s fine. But I just like to share them for posterity. Because another one of those camera flashes, like the one from 34 years ago, could happen. And when it does, I won’t be here anymore.
Some Day One Day
Someday; I’ll make it all worth your while
For sharing my life and never losing your smile
It’s not that easy, but you tough it out
You keep within what you’re doing without
and I swear…
Someday; I’ll make it all worth the wait
With all you’ve been through, still you harbor no hate
You could be bitter, but you choose to forgive
You take the punches but you live and let live
and I swear…
Someday; I’ll make it easier
One day; I know our world will be fair
Someday; one day…we’ll get there
One day we’ll make them stand up and stare
We’ll laugh at their doubts,
But we’ll remember to care
And for believing, my heart’s in your hand
You take in stride what almost no one can stand
and I swear…
repeat chorus…inst…repeat chorus to end
© 1991
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