Canon 5D Markll, 100mm 2.8 macro, 3.2 aperture, 1/80 shutter, 100 ISO
You were a skinny country boy when my sister brought you home. She was marrying your best friend. We were to attend them, you as the best man. Me, a maid of honor.
I saw you there, in my mother’s house, eyes blue and enduring as the sky, your spirit quiet and steady. I craved your peace, your earth. You brought your songs, and serenaded me into your life.
We held hands, walked in rain. You whispered softly, “Rain looks good on you”. My knees felt weak. You pointd me to the Father, and He gathered us up together. We said ,”We will. We do.”
You are lifted in my laughter, and I soothed by your songs. We sing our babies to sleep, and laugh about God’s goodness. When I run ahead, you tether me to you.
You are my country boy. I am your skippy girl.
Let the story carry on.
So lovely… beautiful pictures for a beautiful story. I am honored to know you both and the legacy of your amazing ‘babies’.
PS This is so personal and tender… yet I could see these words and pictures in a book or on greeting cards… you are so clever 🙂
you are the butter to my bread and the breath to my life . . . rain still looks good on you.
Mary Anne, At the end of this year I will miss this so if you don’t do it again. I wait for these daily as I have told I can’t wait each night to see what your inspiration is for the day. Love, Susan
Your words touch my heart. I love your story as well as your pictures 🙂 a perfect representation. Thank you for sharing!
Your words and thoughts are beautiful and your pictures are absolutely amazing! I am enjoying your blog! Thank you for sharing….
This is beautiful as both you and Chris are to me. Thanks. Love you.
Ahhhh… could you please write and illustrate a book? EVERYTHING about you inspires me.
Thank you Karen, for stopping by! I appreciate your comment.:)
beautiful, true, real, glad i remember this story.
This makes me cry. Your marriage has always been an inspiration to me that there are good people out there – good men, and good women – who allow God to rule their marriage. The two of you are truly One in the Lord. Thank you for continuing to seek Him first before seeking each other. I love you.