365 Project 2011

365 Project Day 42: Love Story

February 12, 2011

Serenade

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.

Let's Make Music Together

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.”

Me and You

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.

Music for a Lifetime

You are my country boy. I am your skippy girl.

Round and Round We Go

Let the story carry on.

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10 Comments

  • Reply Deb February 12, 2011 at 9:13 am

    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 🙂

  • Reply cmo February 12, 2011 at 9:45 am

    you are the butter to my bread and the breath to my life . . . rain still looks good on you.

  • Reply Susan February 12, 2011 at 11:13 am

    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

  • Reply Tiffany February 12, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    Your words touch my heart. I love your story as well as your pictures 🙂 a perfect representation. Thank you for sharing!

  • Reply Karen February 13, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    Your words and thoughts are beautiful and your pictures are absolutely amazing! I am enjoying your blog! Thank you for sharing….

    • Reply maryanne February 14, 2011 at 1:58 am

      Thank you Karen, for stopping by! I appreciate your comment.:)

  • Reply Mom Morgan February 13, 2011 at 5:13 pm

    This is beautiful as both you and Chris are to me. Thanks. Love you.

  • Reply Christy Martin February 13, 2011 at 6:18 pm

    Ahhhh… could you please write and illustrate a book? EVERYTHING about you inspires me.

  • Reply mickey February 15, 2011 at 12:23 pm

    beautiful, true, real, glad i remember this story.

  • Reply Alyson Roth February 24, 2011 at 1:22 am

    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.

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