This song is particularly special. Shannon's parents are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary this month so we wrote them this gift-song. They've made the last four decades a work of collaborative art. Its been magical for those of us who have had the opportunity to bear witness to their relationship. Sometimes two people are destined to be together, which is a big reason why this song pretty much wrote itself. Thanks Mom and Dad for being who you are. We love you!!
Lyrics:
Easy to say they'll be forever.
Hard to see the time in those you hold most dear.
Sharing the weight of their endeavor.
They've been holding hands for forty years.
Partnership redefined.
When one slips, the other holds the line.
They are like an endless meadow
swaying in a gentle sunny breeze.
Holding hands for forty years.
All this time they've been together.
Holding hands for forty years.
Heart and soul they have been tethered.
Together.
We are the Mom and Dad who received this fabulous gift-song. As you can imagine, we were overwhelmed with emotional appreciation! The only thing that tops forty years of love and devotion is your child's recognition of it. Shannon and Loretta are the most precious gift in all of those years. Thanks to both of you with all our love.
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