Karie… twelve years… God’s timing… still you… September ’twenty-thirteen, SongPop screen lit up the night, Tiny pic of you, that smile felt so right. Friendly trash talk turned to “happy Thanksgiving,” Gave you my name, hit connect—life was shifting. Both divorced, both scarred, both raised kids alone, Shared the same lines: no games, no smoke, no drug zone. All my life, I prayed for someone true, Something about you pulled my heart right through. Flew to Arizona, March twenty-second day, Next month, you flew to Oregon You chose to stay—our forever found its way. All my life… all my life… it’s you. Yo, two-year rule, no rush, had to prove it slow, Phone calls every night, lettin’ real feelings show. You packed your life, left the desert for the rain, Courage like that? Girl, you changed the game. Hawaii beach, March twenty-two, seventeen, Pastor, friends, ocean waves—our second dream. Vows on the sand, sunset paintin’ gold, Promised forever, hand in hand, heart and soul. Kids brought storms—Your temper flared, my pride—had so much to prove. All my life, I waited for your fire, Something about you lifts me higher. God stepped in when we almost broke apart, You surrendered—He healed these hearts. All my life… all my life… it’s you. Check it—mid-life crash, you said “I’m done, I’m out,” Told a few friends, tears and doubt. But you gave it to God, let Him take the wheel, He whispered soft, “Karie, this love is real.” No more keepin’ score, no blame on repeat, Just you and me walkin’ in His beat. I was blind, dismissive, locked inside my head, Took your love for granted—words I never said. Counseling chairs, prayer nights, tears on the floor, Baptism waters—God opened the door. Now I promise aloud—coffee first, quiet time, Clean up tight, dishes right, full listen when you talk. Eyes on you only, body, heart, and mind, God first, you second—me fallin’ behind. All my life, I’ll cherish every fight we won, Something about you—our story’s just begun. No you without me, no me without you, Through every mountain, every valley, we’ll make it through. All my life… all my life… forever you. Karie… my leap of faith… my answered prayer… With Christ leading… we’re already there… All my life… it’s you.
