If You Hadn't Been There

Thank you, Dolly. You said it perfectly. 

I am who I am because of my Love, my John, my person, my soul mate, my forever Love. ♥

If you hadn't been there
Where would I be?
Without your trust
Love and belief
The ups and downs
We've always shared
And I wouldn't be here
If you hadn't been there

If you hadn't been you
Well, who would I be?
You've always seen
The best in me
Your loving arms
Have cradled me
You held me close
And I believe

I wouldn't be here
If you hadn't been there
Holding my hand
Showing you care
You made me dream
More than I dared
And I wouldn't be here
If you hadn't been there

Oh, you are my rock (mm-mm)
A soft place to land
My wings, my confidence
You understand
Your willingness
Beyond compare
No, I wouldn't be here
If you hadn't been there

I wouldn't be here
If you hadn't been there
Pushing me on
When I was scared
I thank God and you (thank God and you)
Oh, for your loving care
And for giving me love
With more to spare
You made me climb
And top the stairs
I wouldn't be here
I wouldn't be here
If you hadn't been there

Oh, I wouldn't be here
If you hadn't been there
Mm, mm, mm

 

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Dolly Parton

If You Hadn’t Been There lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

Happy Anniversary, Sweetheart!

We were married 45 years ago today - the best day ever!

I miss you so much, John.

Loving you forever.

♥

 

Missing you so much

16 years ago today.

I miss you so much, John.

♥ 

A sweet Hello

 This is a hard week for me.

This coming Sunday May 24th will be the 16th anniversary of John's passing. I am remembering all the "lasts". The last time we kissed, the last time we held hands, the last smile - and so much more. Wondering what I would have done if I had known they were the last. Wishing I could go back in time and experience them all over again.

And that brought me to remembering so much from our 32 years together.

So, yesterday, I was in my car getting ready to run some errands. I pulled out of the garage and let the car idle in the driveway while I chose some music from my phone to play. I had recently downloaded Barbra's latest duet album. It's quickly become one of my favorites. The first song on the album is probably one of my all-time favorites and I consider it one of the most beautiful love songs - "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face." 

So, I opened the album and that song started to play. Then, the most wonderful thing happened.

As I sat there and listened to the first notes and words of the song, something caught my eye. There, right in front of me, a little feather slowly floated down onto my windshield and landed right on the windshield wiper. I couldn't believe my eyes. What are the chances of that happening right at that very moment? 

I took it as a sign from John. 

He was listening too. 

He knew what I was thinking. 

He was remembering too.

Our love is still alive. He is still alive and with me.

Thank you, John. I love you. ♥ 

 

 

Happy birthday, John!

Today would have been John's 83rd birthday.

I miss you so much, Sweetheart. I love you.

Happy birthday!

  

 

   

 

 

 

Our Church wedding

38 years ago today we had our marriage blessed in our Church and John also converted to Catholicism - getting baptized and receiving Confirmation and Holy Communion.

It was a wonderful service and celebration.

The party afterwards was so much fun. 

♥♥♥ 

 

Our first date!

John and I had our first date 48 years ago today!

The magic of green beer. My sweet Irishman - I miss you.

Happy St. Patrick's Day, John!

♥