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…so the other day I was driving home from the post office and heard a song on the radio that perfectly described how I feel about my husband. It was Shania Twain’s song Forever and Always and I started feeling very sentimental and emotional over the support I’ve had over the last couple of months from such a wonderful man that I had to share it. It was his idea to start Samhain, because he believes in me. He said “you can do it” and that was it. (here’s you chance to leave before I begin waxing sentimental) I don’t think I could be complete without him anymore. We’ve been married for 21 years and our lives are so integrated that life would just be empty without him. There is no other person on the face of this earth that could fill his shoes, that would stand by me and support me the way he does and does it so naturally. We’ve had ups and downs. We’ve had ins and outs. We’ve weathered them all together, side-by-side, hand-in-hand. He is my rock, my fixed foot. We’ve been broke and we’ve been flush, but we’ve always been us. MarkandCrissy, like peasandcarrots. lol There is no one I trust more on this earth with my secret thoughts, feelings and hidden self. I know I am safe to just be me. And what’s even better is he feels the same way. He works evenings and sleeps days. If I’m out shopping or running and not home when he wakes, he calls me. He calls me when he gets to work just to chat for a few mintues before starting his day. And he loves it when I sleep in so he can jump me in the mornings.  And after 22 years of togetherness (yes, we lived together in sin–but how can love ever be a sin?) I still feel this about him:

In your arms I can still feel the way you want me when you hold me I can still hear the words you whispered when you told me I can stay right here forever in your arms

And there ain’t no way I’m lettin’ you go now And there ain’t no way and there ain’t not how I’ll never see that day…

‘Cause I’m keeping you forever and for always We will be together all of our days Wanna wake up every morning to your sweet face always

Mmmm, baby In your heart I can still hear a beat for every time you kiss me And when we’re apart, I know how much you miss me I can feel your love for me in your heart

(I wanna wake up every morning) In your eyes  (I can still see the look of the one) I can still see the look of the one who really loves me  (I can still feel the way that you want) The one who wouldn’t put anything else in the world above me  (I can still see love for me) I can still see love for me in your eyes (I still see the love)

And there ain’t no way I’m lettin’ you go now And there ain’t no way and there ain’t no how I’ll never see that day…

I’m keeping you forever and for always I’m in your arms

HTML clipboardGot up this morning to let Molly out to go potty and sat down to scan channels on the t.v. ’til she asked to come back in. I came across a video channel actually playing videos. I about had a heart attack. The song that came on was one that had been a favorite of mine since it was released but one I had forgotten about. Rediscovering music is a wonderful thing, it’s like running into a dear friend you’ve not seen in years. This particular song is one that teachs that without the lows throughout our lives we cannot appreciate all the highs that comes our way. Without the down, how would you know what up is? I adore the way Jo Dee and Tim harmonize together, their voices blend so perfectly. The melody is beautiful and the lyrics serve to remind me that sometimes the lows aren’t such a bad thing after all.

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JO DEE MESSINA Bring On The Rain (Jo Dee Messina with Tim McGraw) (Billy Montana/Helen Darling)

Another day has almost come and gone Can’t imagine what else could go wrong Sometimes I’d like to hide away somewhere and lock the door A single battle lost but not the war (‘cause)

Tomorrow’s another day And I’m thirsty anyway So bring on the rain

It’s almost like the hard times circle ‘round A couple drops and they all start coming down Yeah, I might feel defeated, I might hang my head I might be barely breathing - but I’m not dead

Tomorrow’s another day And I’m thirsty anyway So bring on the rain

I’m not gonna let it get me down I’m not gonna cry And I’m not gonna lose any sleep tonight

Tomorrow’s another day And I am not afraid So bring on the rain.

HTML clipboardI really miss the 80’s. The music was fun. This was one song that took a while to find, but I finally found it. It’s by Tommy Shaw of Styx. It’s sooo bouncing and fun, you can’t help but laugh and be happy when you hear it! I clearly remember it being used in an episode of Miami Vice. I luv cheese. What songs do that for you? Girls With Guns Written by Tommy Shaw Lead Vocals by Tommy Shaw I’ll tell you now And I won’t tell you twice Where when and how I got some bad advice I never thought I could handle A girl with guns And let me tell you You can bet that I’m not the only one Stand tall, don’t think small Don’t get your back against the wall Shoot straight, I can’t wait Aim for the heart and fire away I’ve come around I understand today And she’s the target now I’m gonna have my way I always heard Don’t go messing with a girl with guns She don’t need you She couldn’t love you She couldn’t be any fun Stand tall, don’t think small Don’t get your back against the wall Shoot straight, I can’t wait Aim for the heart and fire away An innocent bystander Who forgets to look both ways Who never tries to understand her Won’t feel the heat ’til it’s too late Stand tall, don’t think small Don’t get your back against the wall Shoot straight, I can’t wait Aim for the heart and fire away.